Peter Scazzero hits the nail on the head with this book. He takes the reader into the heart of spiritual life. Authenticity matters as a believer in Christ. We enter into the silences with Scazzero and listen. He shows us how to become close in our walk with God. The tendency to live our faith in a detached fashion that doesn’t involve the emotions is an incomplete spirituality. True spiritual life takes us further still. As Christians, we must dive deeper and explore the inner life, which is where we are open with God and seek His face. A workbook and daily “Day by Day” reader are available to be purchased as a set. I recommend that you buy all three. The reader explores their inner self and their relationship with God as a means to draw closer to God. They are given ways to grow in awareness of their own spiritual walk, what’s under the surface. You will discover how well you’re functioning and how to integrate this dynamic in your life. You cannot sit on the sidelines while reading this material. It has the power to change your life. Videos are available for group sessions. I am a part of a group of five that meets regularly to discuss the topics presented as we work through this material.

Dick Buck passed away this month. He was one of the heroes of the faith. His ministry was in Brazil. He loved the people in his mission field. Dick was a journalist as a young man. His knack for telling a good story comes across as this story of his experiences on the mission field come to life under his pen. His dry wit also is on display and makes for an entertaining read. My sister spent a summer in Brazil with Dick and Mavis. I heard them speak at Corban University in 2012 when he was honored for his years of service and for making a difference in the world. He told stories of ministering when God gave him and Mavis the energy to travel a fair distance on Sundays to feed a flock that needed them. He said their former minister had beat his sheep. That alone was enough to convince me that he was the real deal. I was impressed with their trust in God. Dick was in his eighties and still serving, though retired, on the mission field. I wanted you to know about this book. It tells the story of two courageous missionaries intent on sharing the good news of Christ. It is a good read.