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Soul Cravings: An Exploration of the Human Spirit Kindle Edition

by Erwin Raphael McManus (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 215 ratings
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The search of your life is the search for your life.

What you are holding right now is an exploration of the human spirit; a journey into our deepest longings, our desires, our needs, our cravings, our souls.

Our need for intimacy, meaning, and destiny point to the existence of God and our need to connect with Him. This book will deeply stir you to consider and chase after the spiritual implications of your souls' deepest longings.

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    November 9, 2008
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McManus's collection of essays reads like a series of lively late-night college bull sessions about the meaning of life, with enough transitions and common threads to pull reader-participants along. "We are all on the same quest," he writes. "And our soul craving is to find something we can believe in." McManus wants readers to come to know themselves and meet God on the journey. "This thing that haunts you, that never seems satisfied, the cravings in your soul that you are unable to satiate through all the success that the world can bring—this is your soul screaming for God." He spends many pages on love and its implications and emphasizes grace while eschewing legalism and shaming. McManus also muses on ambition, the power of hope, the uniqueness of each person, the search for meaning and purpose, the need for trust, and death and the problem of evil. McManus (The Barbarian Way), the lead pastor of the Mosaic community in Los Angeles, has an unusually un-self-conscious voice. Throughout, he seamlessly incorporates personal anecdotes, music lyrics and movie snippets. Although the content isn't particularly new and the book might have benefited from some tightening, McManus's fresh presentation will do much to woo spiritual seekers and disenchanted Christians to a more authentic Christianity. (Nov. 14)
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About the Author

Erwin Raphael McManus an iconoclast, artist, and cultural thought leader known for his integration of creativity and spirituality. He is the founder of MOSAIC, a church movement started in the heart of Hollywood with campuses across Los Angeles, Orange County, and Mexico City. Erwin is the acclaimed author of The Last Arrow, The Artisan Soul, Soul Cravings, and The Barbarian Way. His books have sold more than a million copies worldwide. He lives in Los Angeles, California, with his wife, Kim McManus.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B007V91KJS
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thomas Nelson (November 9, 2008)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 9, 2008
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2012 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 303 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 215 ratings

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Erwin Raphael McManus is a mind, life, and cultural architect and an award-winning author and artist. His books have sold over one million copies and have been translated into more than a dozen languages. As a world-renowned communicator, McManus has spoken to millions of people in seventy countries on five continents in stadiums of up to one-hundred thousand people. His creative genius has resulted in consulting work with organizations spanning from the NFL to the Pentagon. McManus has spent the last thirty years advising and coaching CEOs, professional athletes, celebrities, billion-dollar companies, universities, and world-leaders, and is passionate about helping people destroy their internal limitations and unlock their personal genius. A native of El Salvador, McManus is also recognized internationally for being the founder and lead pastor of Mosaic, a spiritual movement that has inspired millions worldwide. He and his wife, Kim, also lead humanitarian work across the globe. McManus coaches leaders, entrepreneurs, and communicators worldwide through McManus Mastermind as well as his groundbreaking work on The Seven Frequencies of Communication.

Learn more by visiting ErwinMcManus.com

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Steve Waite
5.0 out of 5 stars Love lights the way
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2007
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Love is probably the most misunderstood word in the English today. And this is truly tragic. For those in search of the true meaning of love, Soul Cravings is a must read book. Erwin's meditations are filled with beautiful insights that will make you smile and bring you to tears. Like a river that ulimately finds it way to the sea, Soul Cravings takes the reader on a journey that connects God with love, and then shows us how love can cure so many ills of the world today. As St. Paul told the people of Corinth, without love, we are nothing. Erwin's book is a timely reminder of this fundamental and universal truth.This is a book that everybody should read at some point in their life. I plan on giving out copies of this book to as many people as I can. I can't think of a better gift to my loved ones and my enemies. God bless you, Erwin!
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Biker Rebel
5.0 out of 5 stars Take a look inside yourself!
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2021
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An interesting concept of why people throughout time have looked for something beyond themselves and how religion, as people often see it, may not be the ultimate journey to finding God.
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Allan
5.0 out of 5 stars It is all about the soul...
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2015
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I marked up so many paragraphs to re read and research I am sure I have not yet finished exploring the many thought provoking insights presented by Erwin.I chose to read this book after watching a presentation made by Mr Mcmanus at the Global Leadership. Summit at Willow Creek way back.in 2012 it was a focus on the book of Ecclesiates. .Again a very insightful and.thought provoking analysis. In South Africa right now soul cravings is a reality and God's presence is what is needed and craved for. .Thank you, you have a very special talent gifted from God.
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Christine
4.0 out of 5 stars I love it. It is an easy read
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2015
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I love it. It is an easy read. Opens your mind and creates new thought processes. Everyone could benefit by this book.
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KL
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for someone looking to be able to find someone to relate too!
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2015
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I purchased this book because I am a fan of this pastor. I gave it to my fiance and I have to say he loved it enough to share it with a fellow friend. That says alot when he will give a book to a friend that is about religion. In the world today there are not enough books written like this. I am pleased to report this is a great read and an awesome conversation starter for anyone looking to connect with people who are struggling with religion and the traditional formalities of being in a church.
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Debi Bailey-Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it, one of my favorite books ever.
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2015
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This is one of my favorite books in the whole world. I hand it out to people who are struggling on a regular basis. I love the short chapters, most of them 2-4 pages. This is one of the most quotable books I've ever read and I keep many of the quotes in my phone to share with people I am counseling. I have given away at least 30 of these books and will continue to do so. It's like reading someone's journal and their pondering of some of life's questions.
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Violet Jane
5.0 out of 5 stars Thought provoking
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2018
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Although, my perspective is quite a bit different from the authors, this was a very fun and thought provoking book. He is basically trying to prove God exists based on emotional reactions, as is usually the case. Great anecdotes!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Everybody needs thi
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2020
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T is the message a dysfunctional world needs. Cause deep introspection. It exposes our inner cravings. Hold on tight you'll never be the same!
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5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic book
Reviewed in Canada on January 15, 2020
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great book...super author, easy to read, and makes you think. Loved it and great as a gift too.
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Pedro Filipe Oliveira Barbosa
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice book and good conditions
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 10, 2014
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Nice product for the price.
I love to by books this way, because of the great prices you can get in books fairly new!
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Kari
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous read, highly recommended!! McManus does an excellent job.
Reviewed in Canada on January 16, 2016
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This is a fabulous book, written by down-to-earth Erwin McManus, which has encouraged me in my faith. Do you feel like you're missing something in your life? Highly recommended!
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R. Freeman
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in Canada on July 11, 2016
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Great, thought provoking read that stays on my shelf. I return to it regularly - lots of great thought starters and insights into spiritual life.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in Canada on November 20, 2016
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I thought the book was thought provoking and engaging.
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