“Driven by the Spirit” by T.R. Salzer is now available for purchase
“This is as close to utopia as humans have ever been since the fall. It seems to me that we not only take for granted all that we have, but we tend to complain if there is the slightest malfunction in our technologically advanced way of life. How do I react to a dropped call on my cell phone or when my satellite dish loses a signal? Mild annoyance. How do I react if my car breaks down or the electricity goes out? Moderate frustration. How would I feel if a computer glitch erased all my hard work or someone’s stupidity caused damage to my property? Anger. Are we so dependent on modern technology that we are useless without it?”
– an excerpt from the book
AR Press is honored to publish “Driven by the Spirit” by T.R. Salzer. Get a copy of the book that is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and the ARPress website.
The author’s message:
I never had any intention to share it with others. As I was writing, however, I began to think that perhaps I have something to say that will be valuable to others. I realize, not every Christian will be ready to take on this challenge and that is okay. I believe that we are all at different levels of faith, and if you are not ready to accept this undertaking, I believe the spirit will let you know. Let me be clear, I do not consider myself to be better than those who are not ready. I believe that every one of us is exactly where God wants us to be in our faith walk.
How will you know if you are ready? You must ask yourself the following questions:
- Do I believe my life is too easy?
- Do I crave a closer relationship with God?
- Am I willing to make my life more difficult to improve my relationship with God?
If the answer is yes to all three, then perhaps this plan is for you. If not, do not be discouraged. I am confident that God will guide you to where He wants you to be. And when or if you become ready to take on the challenge, He will let you know. God tends to put desires into our hearts to guide us to His will. I never imagined that I would become passionate about writing a book. And yet, here I am.
When we think of ourselves as children of God, we tend to imagine ourselves as small children, dependent and trusting. A better analogy would be to think of ourselves as adolescents. Anyone who has raised a child to adulthood can understand the dilemma of wanting our children to become independent, successful members of society, but realizing that as they make their way in the world, they will make mistakes. They will get hurt.
God did not create us as robots programmed for total obedience. He knows that we will make poor choices as we grow. We will face trials, and we will, at times, question His love for us. Just as the parent of an adolescent, God wants us to come to Him for advice, consolation, and love. He wants us to remember all He has taught us, all He has done for us, and how much He loves us. He wants our love and devotion, in spite of the hardships we face or the successes we achieve.
When we think about those who don’t believe they need God in their lives, it brings to mind the lonely widow who sits in her home day after day, hoping for the moment when her child will call or come to see her. Some never will. How sad is that!
“Driven by the Spirit” by T.R. Salzer is now available for purchase via ARPress Bookstore: https://authorreputationpress.com/bookstore/driven-by-the-spirit/.