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Flecks of Gold on a Path of Stone: Simple Truths for Profound Living
Profound living is something that we all passionately yearn for. Yet, despite our best efforts it s something that seems frustratingly elusive. We ve concocted a dizzying array of strategies, programs, steps and philosophies that are all designed to achieve the lofty goal of profound living. Yet, genuinely profound living is not achieved by developing innovative strategies, tidy programs, formfitting steps, or by devising trendy philosophies. Rather, genuinely profound living is seized and ceaselessly nurtured through the careful reclamation of simple truths. Life is packed with simple truths that carry within them the timeless principals and raw power to live profoundly for a lifetime and more. This book is about simple truths richly explained, practically expanded upon and relevantly integrated into life s realities in a manner that both cultivates and engenders stunningly profound living.
288 pages, Paperback
First published November 23, 2011
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Craig D. Lounsbrough
15Ìýbooks50Ìýfollowers“Effective therapy is about a number of things: experience, expertise, a clear diagnosis, concise goals, and the knowledge and the tools to effectively navigate difficult life issues. It’s also about a possessing a genuine concern for the patient and their pain.â€�
Craig Lounsbrough strives to bring an effective blend of experience, expertise, clarity, concern and action to the counseling process in order to maximize outcomes and provide genuine healing and wholeness to individuals, marriages and families.
Craig earned an Associate of Science Degree from Hocking Technical College, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion with an emphasis in Christian Education from Azusa Pacific University, and a Master of Divinity degree in Family Pastoral Care and Counseling from Fuller Theological Seminary. He has completed his coursework for his Doctor of Ministry degree in Marriage and Family Counseling from Denver Seminary. Craig is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Colorado and is ordained by the Evangelical Church Alliance. He is a certified Professional Life Coach.
Craig has over thirty-four years counseling experience with a wide range of patients in a variety of treatment settings. These have included providing counseling in two psychiatric hospitals, a residential and day treatment program, inpatient and partial hospital settings, a facility for the mentally retarded and the physically handicapped, an outpatient clinic and a program for blind developmentally disabled patients. He has also provided counseling services in a variety of church and parachurch ministries.
Craig has a broad and unique base of experience counseling children and adolescents. Areas of emphasis with children include mood disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, conduct disorder, attention deficit hyperactive disorder, schizophrenia and psychosis. Craig also has significant experience working with children and adolescents who have experienced developmental delays, varying degrees of trauma, various types of physical and/or sexual abuse, abandonment and/or neglect, dysfunctional family systems, as well as issues related to mental retardation and physical handicaps.
Craig also has a strong base of counseling experience working with adults in a wide variety of settings. Specialty areas include depression, bipolar disorder, general mood disorders posttraumatic stress disorder, borderline personality disorder, paranoid personality disorder, and attention deficit hyperactive disorder. He is also experienced in the areas of premarital, marital and family therapy.
In addition, Craig has over ten years experience in pastoral ministry. He has served as youth pastor, associate pastor and senior pastor in churches both in Colorado and California. In these positions he has also provided leadership in both state and national denominational ministries. Furthermore, he has written for a wide variety of magazines and has published four books. He also hosted a Christian radio ministry for two years. He is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors and Certified Professional Life Coach.
Craig Lounsbrough strives to bring an effective blend of experience, expertise, clarity, concern and action to the counseling process in order to maximize outcomes and provide genuine healing and wholeness to individuals, marriages and families.
Craig earned an Associate of Science Degree from Hocking Technical College, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion with an emphasis in Christian Education from Azusa Pacific University, and a Master of Divinity degree in Family Pastoral Care and Counseling from Fuller Theological Seminary. He has completed his coursework for his Doctor of Ministry degree in Marriage and Family Counseling from Denver Seminary. Craig is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Colorado and is ordained by the Evangelical Church Alliance. He is a certified Professional Life Coach.
Craig has over thirty-four years counseling experience with a wide range of patients in a variety of treatment settings. These have included providing counseling in two psychiatric hospitals, a residential and day treatment program, inpatient and partial hospital settings, a facility for the mentally retarded and the physically handicapped, an outpatient clinic and a program for blind developmentally disabled patients. He has also provided counseling services in a variety of church and parachurch ministries.
Craig has a broad and unique base of experience counseling children and adolescents. Areas of emphasis with children include mood disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, conduct disorder, attention deficit hyperactive disorder, schizophrenia and psychosis. Craig also has significant experience working with children and adolescents who have experienced developmental delays, varying degrees of trauma, various types of physical and/or sexual abuse, abandonment and/or neglect, dysfunctional family systems, as well as issues related to mental retardation and physical handicaps.
Craig also has a strong base of counseling experience working with adults in a wide variety of settings. Specialty areas include depression, bipolar disorder, general mood disorders posttraumatic stress disorder, borderline personality disorder, paranoid personality disorder, and attention deficit hyperactive disorder. He is also experienced in the areas of premarital, marital and family therapy.
In addition, Craig has over ten years experience in pastoral ministry. He has served as youth pastor, associate pastor and senior pastor in churches both in Colorado and California. In these positions he has also provided leadership in both state and national denominational ministries. Furthermore, he has written for a wide variety of magazines and has published four books. He also hosted a Christian radio ministry for two years. He is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors and Certified Professional Life Coach.
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September 10, 2015
Somehow along the way, we seem to have lost the simple truths. It seems that they’ve become cumbersome or irrelevant, or they get in the way of our agendas.
To put it simply, Flecks of Gold on a Path of Stone: Simple Truths for Profound Living, by Craig D. Lounsbrough, is about looking at the big picture by noticing and implementing the little things.
Living a profound life isn’t about making strategies or following trends, it’s about nurturing relationships, loving our neighbors, seeking wisdom, having faith, and noticing and being thankful for the ‘little things� that are often overlooked in today’s world.
The book is divided into five sections dealing with profound times, relationships, growth, wisdom, and living. Chapters begin with a bible verse (NIV) and a relevant quote. I really like the inclusion of scripture verses, and also that the author chose to capitalize all references to God.
Chapter 1 (Being Thankful: A Forgotten Art) drew me in. The world has forgotten how to have a thankful heart. In the ‘me� generation we live in, people feel entitled to just about everything, taking so much for granted. What a sad way to look at the blessings God bestows us every single day.
Chapter 40 (Mining Memories: The Tool of Memories) also stood out to me. We get used to things, and therefore, no matter how spectacular something might be, it soon becomes the norm. One example that comes to mind is 9/11. Everyone was praying, lending a hand, filling church pews, even the members of Congress were singing God Bless America on the steps of the Capital Building. Where is this sense of Unity now? We fail to tap into our memories, learn to draw from history it’s wealth and wisdom.
Like Hansel and Gretel’s breadcrumbs, these flecks of gold serve as a guide through life’s challenges, leading us to a reinvigorated, more insightful life. The perfect book for the New Year.
4 stars
Cover: Like it
Title: Like it
Publisher: Ambassador International
Pages: 288
First lines: Being thankful is a genuinely nice idea. It’s an action that we feel obligated to take, one of those socially appropriate courtesies that we’re supposed to adhere to because it’s just the right thing to do.
Craig D. Lounsbrough -- YouTube videos
Craig D. Lounsbrough -- Main website
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a Review Copy from the publisher through the Speakeasy network. I was not required to write a positive review. The options I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
To put it simply, Flecks of Gold on a Path of Stone: Simple Truths for Profound Living, by Craig D. Lounsbrough, is about looking at the big picture by noticing and implementing the little things.
Living a profound life isn’t about making strategies or following trends, it’s about nurturing relationships, loving our neighbors, seeking wisdom, having faith, and noticing and being thankful for the ‘little things� that are often overlooked in today’s world.
The book is divided into five sections dealing with profound times, relationships, growth, wisdom, and living. Chapters begin with a bible verse (NIV) and a relevant quote. I really like the inclusion of scripture verses, and also that the author chose to capitalize all references to God.
Chapter 1 (Being Thankful: A Forgotten Art) drew me in. The world has forgotten how to have a thankful heart. In the ‘me� generation we live in, people feel entitled to just about everything, taking so much for granted. What a sad way to look at the blessings God bestows us every single day.
Chapter 40 (Mining Memories: The Tool of Memories) also stood out to me. We get used to things, and therefore, no matter how spectacular something might be, it soon becomes the norm. One example that comes to mind is 9/11. Everyone was praying, lending a hand, filling church pews, even the members of Congress were singing God Bless America on the steps of the Capital Building. Where is this sense of Unity now? We fail to tap into our memories, learn to draw from history it’s wealth and wisdom.
Like Hansel and Gretel’s breadcrumbs, these flecks of gold serve as a guide through life’s challenges, leading us to a reinvigorated, more insightful life. The perfect book for the New Year.
4 stars
Cover: Like it
Title: Like it
Publisher: Ambassador International
Pages: 288
First lines: Being thankful is a genuinely nice idea. It’s an action that we feel obligated to take, one of those socially appropriate courtesies that we’re supposed to adhere to because it’s just the right thing to do.
Craig D. Lounsbrough -- YouTube videos
Craig D. Lounsbrough -- Main website
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a Review Copy from the publisher through the Speakeasy network. I was not required to write a positive review. The options I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
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