Kiss of God: The Wisdom of a Silent Child
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Rating | : | 4.43 (518 Votes) |
Asin | : | 1558747435 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 205 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2015-06-23 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Think-how we listen." "Twenty years in the future we see a world that has a time of perfect harmony. His graceful, remarkable words are filled with the purity of his spirit and the love in his heart. Some of the selections this collection includes are: "My five favorite words are: Love-a feeling of God that needs no one. Teach-giving. Perhaps man will become loving. Realizing a good God will bring harmony." "Answers come to the good listeners that hear God. Tame-the management of thought. Go to God and God will teach you." In addition to these beautiful and loving pieces of inspiration, this book contains endnotes that explain the circumstances under which Marshall created each piece.. Kiss of God is a collection of astonishingly inspiring writings by a developmentally challenged boy. Good-the answer that gives real meaning to life. In our fast-paced world with all its turmoil and tragedy, the simple and gentle wisdom of The Kiss of God is sure to make it a treasured favorite with readers for many years to come. Answers need to come about how people see God
Despite his numerous physical disabilities (no doctor has been able to diagnose him with any specific diseases, illnesses, or genetic abnormalities), Marshall learned to communicate by pointing to letters on an alphabet board. He first wrote about God at age five in a compelling poem titled "Altogether Lovely." It soon became apparent that this special child liked to "speak" often and deeply about God, love, knowledge, and freedom--sophisticated topics for a sheltered lad of 5. Marshall Stewart Ball had his first book of spiritual writings published at the age of 13, an impressive feat for any young teenager. Meanwhile, he continued with his laborious pointing/writing sessions--revealing an unusual voice with a distinct rhythm and a disarming spiritual wisdom. --Gail Hudson. These intimate introductions help readers see the true miracles of Marshall's life and gifts. But Marshall is not just any teenager. By age 9 Marshall tested above a 12th-grade reading level
Tony Bernardi said A flower of consciousness appears among us. As heralded by such masters as Eckhart Tolle and Don Miguel Ruiz the earth at this time is graced by a number of awakened divine flowers of consciousness which grace us with their tremendous healing power and gentility. Marshall Ball is no doubt one such light in our world. His healing gift is through the power of his words. In these important documents of our time [Kiss of God & A Good Kiss] Marshall Ball uses his g. It touches your soul! God used someone the world might have thought to be of little value to show us just how valuable and beautiful each person really is in God's sight. The words in this book are a challenge to me to look at others who might not be perfect by the world's standards, with the same heart of love that God has for each of them. Thank you, Marshall.. A Silent Soul no more, Marshall Ball is surely a Good Gift. A fleeting mention of "Kiss of God" and I was drawn to purchase it and read it before sleeping the first night, January 13. I cannot describe the effect it has on my soul. So much joy within its pages and so much Goodness, it is as if Marshall is an Angel, himself, and has specifically reached to touch only my soul with his peaceful, poignant words. I hesitate to agree he's a prophet, but I will say, my heart has lon