This book is the result of a God-challenge. I was going through a rather confusing time in my life, voicing bitterness, anger, and defeat. As I endeavored to record a music CD (which is part of my vision), production went from slow motion, to no motion. God challenged me to stop complaining, and begin to journal. As I began to look inward, considering MY BEHAVIOR, some truths were revealed to me that have undoubtedly changed my entire life. What began as a journal culminated as nine topics relative to the entire experience. There's nothing discriminating about tribulation. However, to carefully analyze your behavior and own every consequence, hints of maturity. If you're ready to move from JUSTIFY to MODIFY, this book is a great tool to help you begin that transformation. God has assigned me to encourage those who have been hurt in ministry. Chapter 10 contains a faith confession that I implore you to speak daily concerning your life. John D. McConnell This book certainly does what it is entitled Motivates. After reading it, I took out my own pen and paper and began the process of unveiling those things that motivate, inspire, and encourage me. What a tremendously unique and practical way to propel God's people into the greatness that he has intended for us. Marsha R. McConnell | Motivated: A Journal Of The Journey by John D. Mcconnell, Paperback | Indigo Chapters