Official Review: SPIRITUALITY Modern Disciples of Jesus C...
Posted: 24 Dec 2019, 02:32
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "SPIRITUALITY Modern Disciples of Jesus Christ" by Bettina E Obernuefemann.]
SPIRITUALITY: Modern Disciples of Jesus Christ by Bettina E. Obernuefemann is a brief volume of inspirational information channeled by the author from her spirit guides. She states that “you might consider the material as a ‘chat’ between my Inner Guidance and yours.”*
Ms. Obernuefemann began studying spirituality while looking for a way to heal from the PTSD she had struggled with for most of her life due to being abused in childhood. While recovering from a serious health crisis, she was inspired to sit at her computer, close her eyes, and begin typing the text found in this book. The author reveals that: “I heard and noted the title was to contain the words ‘Modern Disciple-MD.’”* Her work was interrupted when she had to have open-heart surgery, but she continued working on the book at a later point.
The author’s belief that the information contained in this book comes from a higher source is genuine. Although she is a devout Christian, she is never preachy or sanctimonious about her beliefs. The author states her feelings that “there are spiritual gems in all religions, as a matter of fact, in everything”* at the beginning of the book.
There is no “fire and brimstone” or scolding of doubters or non-believers. This is a very gentle and open-hearted book that contains information that will be of interest to Christians, people with metaphysical beliefs, and open-minded agnostics. The book may be comforting to individuals who have undergone trauma or abuse as the author herself did and to people feeling distressed over the current political unrest and violence in modern society.
I give SPIRITUALITY: Modern Disciples of Jesus Christ a whole-hearted four out of four stars. The book is professionally edited and well-formatted. I could not find any errors in the text.
The thing I like best about the book is the author’s benevolent nature and forthrightness. I found myself feeling calmer reading the soothing and thoughtful words on the page. As someone who was badly bullied as a child, who has been in abusive relationships, and who has generally felt alienated for most of my life, the text made me feel as if there was a chance that I too might be valued on some level.
The thing I disliked most about the book was its brevity. I wanted to read more! However, I understood the author’s reasons for publishing a concise volume. The book is as it was meant to be.
This book is a good choice for Christians or individuals with an open mind regarding religion and spirituality. I identify as an agnostic and I appreciated the information presented by the author. I never felt like I was being preached at or proselytized to. I felt that the author was genuine in her beliefs and simply wishes to help others find peace in a troubled world.
I do not believe that this book would be an appropriate choice for either atheists or hardline fundamentalist Christians. Atheists would be likely to find the references to God unpalatable, and fundamentalists might well feel that the author’s open-minded spiritual approach does not adhere to the belief systems of strict Christian sects.
*Obernuefemann, Bettina "Sparkles". Spirituality: Modern Disciples of Jesus Christ. Kindle Edition.
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SPIRITUALITY Modern Disciples of Jesus Christ
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SPIRITUALITY: Modern Disciples of Jesus Christ by Bettina E. Obernuefemann is a brief volume of inspirational information channeled by the author from her spirit guides. She states that “you might consider the material as a ‘chat’ between my Inner Guidance and yours.”*
Ms. Obernuefemann began studying spirituality while looking for a way to heal from the PTSD she had struggled with for most of her life due to being abused in childhood. While recovering from a serious health crisis, she was inspired to sit at her computer, close her eyes, and begin typing the text found in this book. The author reveals that: “I heard and noted the title was to contain the words ‘Modern Disciple-MD.’”* Her work was interrupted when she had to have open-heart surgery, but she continued working on the book at a later point.
The author’s belief that the information contained in this book comes from a higher source is genuine. Although she is a devout Christian, she is never preachy or sanctimonious about her beliefs. The author states her feelings that “there are spiritual gems in all religions, as a matter of fact, in everything”* at the beginning of the book.
There is no “fire and brimstone” or scolding of doubters or non-believers. This is a very gentle and open-hearted book that contains information that will be of interest to Christians, people with metaphysical beliefs, and open-minded agnostics. The book may be comforting to individuals who have undergone trauma or abuse as the author herself did and to people feeling distressed over the current political unrest and violence in modern society.
I give SPIRITUALITY: Modern Disciples of Jesus Christ a whole-hearted four out of four stars. The book is professionally edited and well-formatted. I could not find any errors in the text.
The thing I like best about the book is the author’s benevolent nature and forthrightness. I found myself feeling calmer reading the soothing and thoughtful words on the page. As someone who was badly bullied as a child, who has been in abusive relationships, and who has generally felt alienated for most of my life, the text made me feel as if there was a chance that I too might be valued on some level.
The thing I disliked most about the book was its brevity. I wanted to read more! However, I understood the author’s reasons for publishing a concise volume. The book is as it was meant to be.
This book is a good choice for Christians or individuals with an open mind regarding religion and spirituality. I identify as an agnostic and I appreciated the information presented by the author. I never felt like I was being preached at or proselytized to. I felt that the author was genuine in her beliefs and simply wishes to help others find peace in a troubled world.
I do not believe that this book would be an appropriate choice for either atheists or hardline fundamentalist Christians. Atheists would be likely to find the references to God unpalatable, and fundamentalists might well feel that the author’s open-minded spiritual approach does not adhere to the belief systems of strict Christian sects.
*Obernuefemann, Bettina "Sparkles". Spirituality: Modern Disciples of Jesus Christ. Kindle Edition.
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SPIRITUALITY Modern Disciples of Jesus Christ
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon