Soaring: Lessons on Faith, Hope, and Love Learned from the Psychologist's Chair

By William H. Kuntz

Soaring is a collection of brief essays that can help you grow in your faith and experience more of Gods love, peace, and joy.

Written by a Christian psychologist and life coach, these words of wisdom and life lessons were gleaned from thirty years of looking to God for guidance while helping others navigate lifes challenges.

Grounded in biblical truth, Soaring takes the reader on a series of encounters with Christ and encourages self-discovery and growth. It is a book to be savored and digested in small bites, as it leads us into the presence of the Great Counselor who loves us intimately beyond measure.

Praise for Soaring

You will not only find profound truth between the covers of this book, you will discover poetic truth flowing from a heart of compassion. May God richly bless and transform all who read it.

Charley Heidbrier, Christian artist, songwriter, and minister

As you read these chapters, heart-change happens, like a spontaneous act of grace. Burdens we were never intended to carry begin simply lifting from our shoulders. Before you know it, youre SOARING!

Perry Dodge, president, Amazing Marriages

This book will feed your soul and nourish your spirit as it underscores what people really long forthe joy, peace, and purpose that only God can give.

Pastor Boyd D. Brooks, PsyD, LPC

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Jan 12, 2016
• ISBN: 9781512726121

William H. Kuntz

William H. Kuntz, MS, LCSW, licensed psychologist, BCPCC is a native of St. Louis. He earned his MS degree in clinical psychology at Central Missouri State University. William is a licensed psychologist and licensed clinical social worker, as well as a life and leadership coach, who has been in private practice since 1985. If you desire additional background information or to inquire about William’s qualifications or experience, please go to his website: ChristianLifeCoachUSA.com.

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Balance, Rest and Relaxation

A Loud Silence

Be still, and know that I AM God (Psalm 46:10, KJV).

When God speaks we often miss it. The still, small voice of God is easily drowned out by the distracting drone of weariness that accompanies an over-filled, busy life. Like noisy locomotives speeding through dark tunnels at a neck-breaking pace, we often miss the essential life-giving whispers of the Almighty.

We must make space in our hectic lives for silence. Wisdom cries out in the marketplace to all the passersby, Stop your foolish, futile, frantic activities and listen to my cry. Yet we weary wanderers with cotton in our ears are often deaf to Wisdom's call.

Only when we quiet the noise within and without, do we notice a distant symphony that reverberates on our heartstrings. There is a resounding Word -- a piercingly real, yet peacefully gentle voice of love -- that desires to reach to the depths of our souls. Healing, teaching, restoring, and centering our lives -- the voice of Father-God leads us home.

A loud silence resonates through space and time. The prophets heard it long ago. So can you today. Take a deep breath, and then breathe out. When you exhale release your worries, your stress, your plans and schemes -- release your will, and let God through Christ restore and quiet your soul.

Enjoy Safe Pasture

Anyone who has any knowledge of the Bible is probably familiar with the 23rd Psalm. This often-quoted passage describes simple trust, restful obedience, and confident assurance. The author, David (the giant-slayer), rose out of obscurity to become one of the greatest kings who ever lived. He was a brave, loving shepherd boy who was chosen to lead God's people, primarily because of his heart for God. He had a "heart after God's own