Official Review: When God Speaks, are you listening?

Brenda Creech · Post by **Brenda Creech** » 11 May 2020, 20:12

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "When God Speaks, are you listening?" by Kathy Mitchell.]

4 out of 4 stars

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From the time Kathy Mitchell was a child, she knew she wanted to become a teacher. Twice her dreams were shattered. Once by an eighth-grade teacher, then by her high school counselor. Ultimately she knew teaching was her calling. Kathy got her degree and loved being a teacher. One night, while she was sleeping, God gave Kathy the title for this book. For ten years. God kept reminding Kathy of the past and putting the title of this book in her mind until she finally gave in, and that is how When God Speaks, Are You Listening?: My Story With God by Kathy Mitchell came to fruition. It is a beautifully written story of the many different ways God speaks to us, and of the author's personal experiences with God.

Kathy shares the first time she felt God's presence in the room with her. She also shares memories of a painful secret when she was eighteen; of mission trips to Guatemala; women's retreats; a scare with her husband's health; her first grandchild, and how she knew God was speaking to her in each of those situations.

I was captivated by this book. The author starts every chapter with a verse from the Bible, which is what I liked most. Her story is compelling and easy to follow. I didn't want to put the book down, especially as I read about the mission trips to Guatemala, and how the children there were so loving and thankful for those who came to teach them. The book is a quick and easy read with seventeen short chapters in fifty-nine pages (eighty pages-Mobi version), yet it is full of remarkable experiences Kathy has had in her life. She has excellent storytelling skills as she shares her fears and triumphs, and makes each memory come to life for the reader. Kathy begins and ends each day with prayer and devotions and dedicates her life to serving others.

There wasn't anything I disliked about this book. The memories the author shares are heartwarming and inspirational. I found a couple of sentences with a missing word, and there were a few formatting glitches, but overall, the book is well-edited. I enjoyed reading this book so much that I am confident I will read it several times. For the reasons mentioned above, I am pleased to rate When God Speaks, Are You Listening? by Kathy Mitchell 4 out of 4 stars.

I recommend this book to all age groups and Christians of all religious affiliations. It is a beautifully written inspirational book; however, it may not appeal to non-believers.

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LinaJan · Post by **LinaJan** » 13 May 2020, 11:07

Not sure how it would appeal to me... I probably fall into the category of 'non-believers'. Although, I will consider giving it a chance, just not to be too closed-minded.
It is a beautifully written tribute though

Brenda Creech · Post by **Brenda Creech** » 13 May 2020, 14:43

LinaJan wrote: ↑13 May 2020, 11:07 Not sure how it would appeal to me... I probably fall into the category of 'non-believers'. Although, I will consider giving it a chance, just not to be too closed-minded.
It is a beautifully written tribute though

Thanks, and thank you for commenting. I bet you would enjoy her stories of the children on the mission trips. It's very heart-warming.

geebeex · Post by **geebeex** » 13 May 2020, 15:32

Your review shows clearly how much you enjoyed reading this book. Although probably more difficult for non-believers, I may still give it a shot. Thank you!

Splendour0606 · Post by **Splendour0606** » 13 May 2020, 16:07

I am intrigued. I would love to know Kathy's experiences with God and listening to his voice.Most times humans are too busy to listen to God, rather we just talk our problems and run off.I will read this book soon.Great review.

G499 · Post by **G499** » 13 May 2020, 20:31

I was grateful you mentioned how breezy the book was, as soon as the thought popped into my mind I was reading your answer. Your review makes me very curious to find out in what ways she felt Good with her and how it changed her experiences.

LinaJan · Post by **LinaJan** » 14 May 2020, 02:43

B Creech wrote: ↑13 May 2020, 14:43
LinaJan wrote: ↑13 May 2020, 11:07 Not sure how it would appeal to me... I probably fall into the category of 'non-believers'. Although, I will consider giving it a chance, just not to be too closed-minded.
It is a beautifully written tribute though
Thanks, and thank you for commenting. I bet you would enjoy her stories of the children on the mission trips. It's very heart-warming.

Aa, yes, children on mission trips are definitely very much my cup of tea

My all-time favorite childhood books were Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn

Thank you for the recommendation!

Magnify3 · Post by **Magnify3** » 14 May 2020, 03:07

It is always good to learn from others how they grow in their journey of life and relationship with God. Thanks for this review!

Post by **Kirsi Cultrera** » 14 May 2020, 07:15

What a beautiful topic for a book! Hearing God's voice is such a special thing and also such a difficult thing to understand. Thank you for your review and introducing this book to us, I will definitely add it to my reading list.

Brenda Creech · Post by **Brenda Creech** » 14 May 2020, 09:34

Magnify3 wrote: ↑14 May 2020, 03:07 It is always good to learn from others how they grow in their journey of life and relationship with God. Thanks for this review!

I agree! The author had good and bad experiences but in the end, even the bad ones turned out good! Thanks for commenting!

Brenda Creech · Post by **Brenda Creech** » 14 May 2020, 09:44

geebeex wrote: ↑13 May 2020, 15:32 Your review shows clearly how much you enjoyed reading this book. Although probably more difficult for non-believers, I may still give it a shot. Thank you!

Thanks, I enjoyed it very much! Thanks for commenting!

Brenda Creech · Post by **Brenda Creech** » 14 May 2020, 09:47

Splendour0606 wrote: ↑13 May 2020, 16:07 I am intrigued. I would love to know Kathy's experiences with God and listening to his voice.Most times humans are too busy to listen to God, rather we just talk our problems and run off.I will read this book soon.Great review.

Thanks, and thank you for commenting. You said the key phrase - "too busy to listen to God." I know that is often me!

Brenda Creech · Post by **Brenda Creech** » 14 May 2020, 09:50

Kirsi_78 wrote: ↑14 May 2020, 07:15 What a beautiful topic for a book! Hearing God's voice is such a special thing and also such a difficult thing to understand. Thank you for your review and introducing this book to us, I will definitely add it to my reading list.

You're welcome, I'm sure you will find it inspirational. Thanks for commenting!

Brenda Creech · Post by **Brenda Creech** » 14 May 2020, 09:51

G499 wrote: ↑13 May 2020, 20:31 I was grateful you mentioned how breezy the book was, as soon as the thought popped into my mind I was reading your answer. Your review makes me very curious to find out in what ways she felt Good with her and how it changed her experiences.

It is a very good book - so inspirational. Thanks for commenting!

Ediomis_Enwongo01 · Post by **Ediomis_Enwongo01** » 14 May 2020, 14:18

It's an awesome experience to communicate with the Almighty God. This book has the key to some of the ways, even so in life threatening situations. I would like to disagree with the reviewer a little bit on her recommendation. Come to think of it, God created everybody: the believers and unbelievers alike. Therefore I feel that God speaks to non-believers. This being the case, this book should appeal to them equally. Thanks for your eye-catching review.