My One Word, Mike Ashcraft
My One Word, Mike Ashcraft
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My One Word
Change Your Life With Just One Word

Author: Mike Ashcraft, Rachel Olsen

Narrator: Tommy Dylan

Unabridged: 4 hr 22 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 12/18/2012


Synopsis

Most of us feel overwhelmed at the idea of embarking on a grand plan for spiritual formation. As much as we'd like to, it just hasn't happened yet. Enter My One Word--an easy and surprisingly powerful practice that will allow God to form your character at a deep, sustainable level with just one word.The concept of My One Word is simple: swap the long list of resolutions for a single word that represents what you most hope God will do in you, and let it become the lens through which you examine your heart and life for an entire year. As you focus on your word, you position yourself for God to form your character at a deep, sustainable level.Join author Mike Ashcraft, who has led his congregation through the My One Word practice for more than five years, and Proverbs 31 Ministries author and speaker Rachel Olsen, who has lived the practice, as they share their insightful and good-humored approach to personal improvement.The stories of growth and change throughout My One Word will:Give you encouragement to discern one word to focus onDeepen your relationship with GodHelp you make changes that last Are you ready to embrace the life-changing power of My One Word? Let Mike and Rachel be your guides along the way.Praise for My One Word:"You are only one decision away from a totally different life. One change in spiritual disciplines can open up new dimensions of grace and power. Use My One Word to stop repeating the past and start creating the future."--Mark Batterson, author of New York Times bestseller The Circle Maker; lead pastor of National Community Church"My One Word is a lens that can change every area of your life. This is more than a to-do list and more than a New Year's resolution--this can be a lifestyle with pretty dramatic results."--Kyle Idleman, author of Not A Fan and When Your Way Isn't Working; teaching pastor of Southeast Christian Church

About Mike Ashcraft

Mike Ashcraft is cofounder and senior pastor of Port City Community Church—a large nondenominational church in Wilmington, North Carolina. He’s been married to his high-school sweetheart, Julie, for 20 years.

About Rachel Olsen

Rachel Olsen is the author of It’s No Secret: Revealing Divine Truths Every Woman Should Know, and a national speaker working with Proverbs 31 Ministries. Rachel and her husband, Rick, are both on faculty at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Brandi (Rambles of a SAHM) on January 03, 2013

This small little book has had a large impact on me and those around me in the two weeks that I have been reading it. If you have come within ten feet of me you have probably heard something about it, if not a direct quote read to you from the book itself! I think we all like to make resolutions beca......more

Goodreads review by Carol Bakker on December 28, 2018

I'm afraid this review will alienate most of my friends. (Sorry, in advance) I came to this book with some cynicism. Focusing on one word you've chosen is good for your spiritual formation? It just sounds so gimmicky, so ... American. The idea seems to me like saying Facebook is a place to make frie......more

Goodreads review by Lisa on October 24, 2013

My one word is one of the most important books to read- it challenges you to dig deep, make a commitment and explore change! I bought 15 books and 15 journals and gave them for Christmas to friends and family. Had to go back for more! I have been doing my one word for three years and find that it do......more

Goodreads review by Mitch on January 19, 2020

Simple premise with a powerful message, basing an entire year on a single word and having your actions revolve around it. I would recommend this book for someone thinking of setting goals for their year, a book I hope to read every January......more

Goodreads review by Deb on January 04, 2018

Motivational and inspirational Truth I've done 'my one word' for three years now. I think it's way better than doing new year's resolutions which are usually quickly forgotten or broken. This book carefully goes through the process of picking and living with your word to draw closer to God. Many good......more