Redwoods and Whales: Becoming Who You Actually Are

by Phillip Joel

Overview

Who are we . . . really? As depression, addiction, and suicide become more commonplace in today’s culture, it seems we have lost sight of who we actually are. Like a whale on a beach, too many of us are finding ourselves breathing shallow, feeling stranded, and alone.

The truth is we can cut free from the things that hold us back if we can catch a clear vision of the true character of God. And, like a mighty redwood tree, we can choose to live healthy lives filled with purpose, rising confidently above the chaos.

As we choose to align our hearts and minds with the truth, we will discover that maybe God isn’t exactly who we thought He was — maybe life with Him is a whole lot bigger and more exciting than we ever imagined.

Redwoods and Whales will give you the tools you need to help push aside the things that entangle, and grab hold of the life you were born to live.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780785229476
Publisher:	Nelson, Thomas, Inc.
Publication date:	04/16/2019
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	4.90(w) x 6.80(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Originally from New Zealand, PHIL JOEL is a Grammy-nominated musician best known as the former bass player for Newsboys. Phil is a sought-after, passionate youth speaker who currently tours with his band Zealand and Newsboys United. He lives in Franklin, TN, with his wife, Heather, and their two kids.

Table of Contents

Preface: About Me, Phil xi

Introduction xix

Chapter 1 Weird Things Happen to Weird People 1

Chapter 2 Whales Aren't Meant to Die Alone on Beaches 7

Chapter 3 I Know What You Want Because I Want the Same Things 15

Chapter 4 Here's What's Next: We Go Green 21

Chapter 5 To Be or Not to Be … That Is the Question 27

Chapter 6 Why Trust God If I Think He's a Jerk? 33

Chapter 7 The Biggest Question Ever 43

Chapter 8 We're All Meant to Be 51

Chapter 9 A Letter to Alex 61

Chapter 10 New Drugs, Old Promises 73

Chapter 11 My Misadventures with Social Media 81

Chapter 12 Being a Loser 87

Chapter 13 Take Out the Trash? 97

Chapter 14 The Oversexualization of the Population 101

Chapter 15 Rewiring and Renewal 111

Chapter 16 The Escape Artist 121

Chapter 17 Choosing to Choose 131

Chapter 18 A Haircut + A Hero = My Mullet + Josiah 137

Chapter 19 The ADD Poster Child 147

Chapter 20 We All Need the Odd Rescue 157

Chapter 21 Shut Up and Talk 167

Chapter 22 Burned Bread = Toast (Stay Focused) 175

Chapter 23 Generation Smart 181

Chapter 24 Thought for Food 187

Acknowledgments 193

About the Author 201