Life Directions : Experiencing the Gift of God's Guidance

Four Spiritual Compass Points

God's Gifts of Guidance to Believers Seeking Direction

In your relationships, the challenges you face, your growing maturity in Christ, your work, and your service to the Church there are boundless options and possibilities. Those choices are no longer a problem as God has given you ever-present gifts of his counsel that take the fear and worry out of making difficult decisions.

The term "God's will" is used quite often without people truly understanding what the concept means. Does God speak directly to you about each and every decision we make? Don't you have to take actions on your own? In LifeDirections, a new addition to the winning LifeKeys guides to self-discovery, author Jane Kise and David Stark offer a fresh look at finding God's willUtilizing biblical and real-life examples, LifeDirections explores the four guidance systems that God uses in a believer's life including:

The recorded wisdom of the Bible. By exploring its use and misuse, the authors provide a solid foundation for how we can use it for personal guidance. The unique way we were created. Our gifts, talents, and abilities are all given to us by God and direct the paths we take. The direct leading of Holy Spirit in your life. Learn to discern how, when, and why God leads in this way and how not to be misled. The circumstances that arrive in your life. Discover what the Bible has to say about the doors that open and close in our life.

All of these guidance systems were designed to work together in your life. If the systems aren't working properly, the book offers practical suggestions for correcting the problems that might block the clear knowledge of God's will. In today's world of uncertain futures and abundant opportunity, unclear direction in life is a reality that many people struggle with. LifeDirections will help you find guidance and purpose for all areas of your life. Ideal for either group of individual study.

Jane Kise learned about finding her God-given gifts and missions from her family. Growing up, she and her four brothers were encouraged to seek where they could serve best. During her research for LifeKeys, she confirmed what she already God had in mind for her mission.

Currently, Kise is a free-lance writer and management consultant for strategic planning, employer/employee relations and finance. Before publishing LifeKeys, she cowrote a book on personality in the workforce. She holds a bachelor's degree in English and business administration and a master's in finance. In addition to her free-lance work, she is an adjunct professor of English at Bethel College in St. Paul.

David Stark is the associate pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Edina, Minnesota. The founder and director of training for Church Innovations, he has led dozens of workshops and seminars throughout the United States and has developed masters for small groups that are used by churches from a variety of denominations.

Stark's work with the LifeKeys program comes from a recognition that most people spend their lives in a field or profession that is mismatched with their personal gifts. His desire to help people find their match that will ensure their work will be more meaningful and enduring. Stark holds an M.Div from Princeton Theological Seminary and has published a number of resources for groups including, Advanced Small Group Leaders Training, Beginning a Men's Group, and People Together, a seven-volume series.

Stark lives in Minnesota with his wife, Janet, and two sons, Daniel and Kevin.