"The will to meaning is the basic motivation for human life." -
Viktor Frankl (Holocaust survivor)
A Better Understanding
Seeking meaning and purpose is perhaps the singular reason that human beings progress. This is what makes life worth living, as we seek a deeper understanding of ourselves and life, despite its attendant complexities.
Even in the face of suffering, humanity is still defined by a will that is largely predicated on this very search for wisdom, purpose and direction.
Cries from the Heart
As we encounter many things in life, we still keep believing that there are answers to many of life's questions. At times, we get drained and want more while on this search. But we still continue to believe.
While some seek understanding in the sciences, technology and varied belief systems, others search within. Still, others seek answers from the supernatural or from a higher power. All these are Cries from the Heart which have continued since time began.
Stories of Struggle and Hope
Human struggle is as ubiquitous as the air we breath. It is indeed true that life is not a bed of roses. And even when we insist on looking and focusing on the roses amongst thorns, we cannot wish away the thorns which keep pricking our sides, we still have to attend to various pertinent issues in our lives.
Cries from the Heart is a book written by Johanne Christoph Arnold. He is a counsellor and pastor who has served over twenty five years. He has written several other books, many of which you can get on his website.
Book Contents
CONTENTS
to the reader 7
foreword 9
1. searching – God finds an atheist 11
2. finding – is someone really there? 18
3. believing – even when children die? 24
4. universality – call it what you will 31
5. god’s messengers – angels at work 38
6. emotional suffering – when you can’t pray 45
7. illness – where the doctor leaves off 54
8. despair – talking to a wall 69
9. attitude – thank God I’m not like that! 83
10. reverence – meet your maker 95
11. letting go – my will be done 105
12. remorse – when you’ve messed up 114
13. protection – alive to tell it 126
14. selflessness – someone needs you 134
15. service – words are not enough 140
16. contemplation – be quiet and listen 149
17. worship – giving thanks in a death camp 160
18. unity – divided we fall 166
19. marriage – unlocking horns 171
20. unanswered prayer – isn’t “no” an answer? 179
21. miracles – what do you expect? 186
22. prayer in daily life – keeping the faith 199
23. faithfulness – one thing never changes 207
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