Practically Divine
- Christian Living
- Publisher: Harper Horizon (HarperCollins Focus)
- Published: 2021
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Publisher's Description
When we allow ourselves to embrace both ordinary and extraordinary experiences, we can feel the divine anywhere. No matter where we are—on a walk in the woods, in a sacred building, or in a dusty refugee camp—signs of love abound. There is no secret formula to experiencing the sacred in our lives, it just takes practice and practicality. You’re invited to search this path with entrepreneur Becca Stevens as she explores what it means to be practically divine. Woven throughout the narrative are poetry and rants, as well as ruminations on her mother’s wit, wisdom, and passion. In Practically Divine, Becca shares how to live a life that’s practically divine by: Redefining old lies and stories, to learn from the past Appreciating the gifts that come from imperfections or trauma Using creativity to spark new revolutions Accepting the chaos of the unknown before us with courage Sharing in a feast of love, knowing there’s enough mercy and forgiveness Embracing the practically divine compels us to do something, anything, to share in the feast of love together. When we start from wherever we are, we can recognize the potential for humor, wonder, and freedom. Practically Divine teaches you to use your senses to transform information into holy compassion. When we open our hearts to it, we can experience the divine anywhere - like sacred breadcrumbs marking our path.
Endorsements (4)
“These are the moving stories of broken women and wounded communities healed by the immense power of practical love. No one knows more about redemption than author, pastor, activist, and speaker Becca Stevens. Having herself experienced the trauma of sexual abuse, poverty, and death, Becca has spent decades working for and with women survivors. It’s a life spent in unconditional service and joyful faith. Practically Divine is a prayer book, a manual for living with an open heart.”
“I have a prediction, or rather three predictions. If you read this book, you will: (1) See the power of love in a whole new light. (The real thing, not the Huey Lewis and the News song, though they are both excellent.) (2) You will think, “I bet I would be great friends with Becca Stevens!” (3) You will visit Thistle Farms and volunteer as fast as you can. How do I know? Because that’s what happened to me and dozens of other people I’ve taken on field trips to this special part of Nashville. Book your flight before you crack this book open, because once you start reading, it’s going to be hard to ignore the practically divine.”
“This extraordinary book just might be Becca Stevens’s best . . . and that is saying a lot! Like the healing oils from her famous Thistle Farms, Practically Divine is gentle, powerful and, yes, very practical indeed. Open these pages and prepare to experience the practice of love, a balm for your soul.”
“Becca’s experience in building community while creating a justice enterprise make her the perfect guide to lead us down a path toward discovering our own impact. With Practically Divine, she writes exquisitely about the stories of women who have overcome and risen up while weaving in her own mother’s sayings with both wisdom and humor. Along the way, she brings her reader into a grounded awareness of the wisdom we each carry within us.”
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