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The purpose of this little book is to be a trigger for a reflection on your life. It is meant to be picked up and put down again after only a short period of time. It is not a book that you would read through all in one sitting. But you could read it daily for a while. It is up to you. Some of the thoughts you may recognise as having been originally written for my blog.
114 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 31, 2019
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September 1, 2024
I don’t know where this author has been hiding all this while!
I’m so glad I happened upon Simon Cockshutt and his spiritual writings especially in this book of his titled ‘As a Watchman Waits…’. It was a balm to my troubled and very perpetually anger-driven soul, and I can’t imagine why I did not happen on him sooner!
Just like a little Muesli Bar that Cockshutt keeps in his bag pack when he goes on bird sighting treks, I believe that every Christian believer of any denomination should have this book by him on their Kindles. Just like a Muesli Bar gives you the required energy and nutrition to go through a heavy day of work, so also ‘As a Watchman Waits…’ will give you the required energy and zest for living a new life in God. Cockshutt managed to keep me engrossed throughout this spiritual journey like my coffee does and I agree with him that one cannot just speed read through his book; one needs to be invigorated and challenged by it to become more better versions of ourselves. This is because God loves us so much that he does not want us to remain as we are; he wants us to become better versions of ourselves – every day, every moment and with every breath we take.
Whether you are Roman Catholic or a Baptist Christian, a Melkite Orthodox Catholic individual or belong to the Pentecostal Church, whether you are an Anglican Christian or a Calvinist – everyone and anyone who believes in Christ can gain from Cockshutt’s book of Christian soul curry. The Biblical Theological information for meditation contained therein is sound and authentically Christian which can be used effectively by any Christian or believer in Master Jesus.
From Mark 6:8 about taking nothing on a journey to Jeremiah 6:16 about ancient paths, from John 4:24 about God’s Holy Spirit to Hosea 6:6 the very heart of what it means to have a change of heart; from Psalm 46:10-11 about the God being a fortress to 1 Kings 19:11-13 where God’s voice is heard in a still small voice rather than in an earthquake, volcanic eruption or a tornado like situation; from Isaiah 6:3 about singing with the choirs of Angels and their Hosts saying ‘Holy to the Lord’ to Matthew 12:30 about gathering and scattering – Cockshutt will take you through a retreat to refresh and recharge your broken souls.
Rich in Biblical Theology and not at all part of the popular Prosperity Gospel Movement that has taken over the Western World, Cockshutt’s book is meant for Christians living in various parts of the globe and especially those in third world countries who know what it means to be poor and despised for the same. I was taken up with the Biblical Insights and the Blog Journaling contained in this book and at many times I had an ‘ah-ha’ moment. This especially happened with a power-packed punch to me and in me when the calling of St. Matthew in Mt 9:9 was discussed at length at the end of this must have spiritual book. I had studied about this aspect at college but had forgotten about its relevance and I’m glad that through Cockshutt’s book I was enlightened to grow into a deeper relationship with my God.
This beautiful book of spiritual nuggets contains the sayings of Kahlil Gibran, St. Mother Teresa, St. Catherine of Siena, Kurt Vonnegut, Bob Dylan and many others to bring enlightenment, reflection, a positive change towards a more fuller understanding of God’s love and mercy for humanity and the Planet Earth. I was especially taken aback seeing dear old Kurt Vonnegut in the list and you need to watch out for what Cockshutt has to say about his opinion back there. That was truly something that had not caught my attention before and I’m indebted by the ferocity of God’s love in relation to that aspect.
I am a goal-driven person, and I felt this book was engaging me to go on with my quest but also to stop a while and reflect a bit on the motives behind my many daily actions. I usually don’t have a lot of time to do an effective back track of my day and now I think I’ve at last got a wonderful book in Cockshutt’s title to do so.
I would recommend this book as a lovely retreat read as well as a perfect tool in the Pentecostal Church especially where the Holy Spirit’s role in our daily lives is focussed upon. It is written lucidly and is simple to understand with short heart-felt prayers at the end of every section. One can use it as a daily prayer guide, and it is a perfect pick-me-up book for those who have grown lukewarm in their faith.
One of my favourite parts of the book was of course at the end as I have mentioned before regarding the calling of Matthew. The second portion which I adored was when St. Augustine had a word to say about the superfluities of the world and Cockshutt’s brilliant take on it which was inclusive, and these days rarely mentioned in academic theological circles for some reason. St. Augustine of Hippo’s Feast was just celebrated a few days back and I can’t get enough of that Saint as he does so manage to hit the nail on the head with his many one-liners. By associating it with the Prophet Amos the author has done a near perfect job in making me want to weep at the grandeur of Augustine’s words, the frivolousness of the rich and the helplessness of the poor.
From a Plastic Jesus to a OCD afflicted chaffinch bird, from a multiple mimicking Marsh Warbler to a short Biblical Analysis of ‘Slaughterhouse 5’, from Christianity which can be virulent like a Viral Fever because it is ‘caught’ and not ‘taught’ to pilgrims dedicated to minimalism or the ultimate decluttering – you can really enjoy and yet be inspired by Simon Cockshutt’s amazing, wise and always million-dollar smile creating book ‘As a Watchman Waits…’. You will definitely have many laughs along the way which takes you down the narrow path towards a fuller life in Christ. Jesus said in Matthew 7:14 that the narrow gate is found by only a few but anyone can easily get this book by Simon Cockshutt easily on every Amazon site – do get a copy of this book and share the joy with others!
Simon Cockshutt gets 5 stars from me! Please support the author and his works; he has been hiding too long like a Hobbit and needs to come out into the light.
I’m so glad I happened upon Simon Cockshutt and his spiritual writings especially in this book of his titled ‘As a Watchman Waits…’. It was a balm to my troubled and very perpetually anger-driven soul, and I can’t imagine why I did not happen on him sooner!
Just like a little Muesli Bar that Cockshutt keeps in his bag pack when he goes on bird sighting treks, I believe that every Christian believer of any denomination should have this book by him on their Kindles. Just like a Muesli Bar gives you the required energy and nutrition to go through a heavy day of work, so also ‘As a Watchman Waits…’ will give you the required energy and zest for living a new life in God. Cockshutt managed to keep me engrossed throughout this spiritual journey like my coffee does and I agree with him that one cannot just speed read through his book; one needs to be invigorated and challenged by it to become more better versions of ourselves. This is because God loves us so much that he does not want us to remain as we are; he wants us to become better versions of ourselves – every day, every moment and with every breath we take.
Whether you are Roman Catholic or a Baptist Christian, a Melkite Orthodox Catholic individual or belong to the Pentecostal Church, whether you are an Anglican Christian or a Calvinist – everyone and anyone who believes in Christ can gain from Cockshutt’s book of Christian soul curry. The Biblical Theological information for meditation contained therein is sound and authentically Christian which can be used effectively by any Christian or believer in Master Jesus.
From Mark 6:8 about taking nothing on a journey to Jeremiah 6:16 about ancient paths, from John 4:24 about God’s Holy Spirit to Hosea 6:6 the very heart of what it means to have a change of heart; from Psalm 46:10-11 about the God being a fortress to 1 Kings 19:11-13 where God’s voice is heard in a still small voice rather than in an earthquake, volcanic eruption or a tornado like situation; from Isaiah 6:3 about singing with the choirs of Angels and their Hosts saying ‘Holy to the Lord’ to Matthew 12:30 about gathering and scattering – Cockshutt will take you through a retreat to refresh and recharge your broken souls.
Rich in Biblical Theology and not at all part of the popular Prosperity Gospel Movement that has taken over the Western World, Cockshutt’s book is meant for Christians living in various parts of the globe and especially those in third world countries who know what it means to be poor and despised for the same. I was taken up with the Biblical Insights and the Blog Journaling contained in this book and at many times I had an ‘ah-ha’ moment. This especially happened with a power-packed punch to me and in me when the calling of St. Matthew in Mt 9:9 was discussed at length at the end of this must have spiritual book. I had studied about this aspect at college but had forgotten about its relevance and I’m glad that through Cockshutt’s book I was enlightened to grow into a deeper relationship with my God.
This beautiful book of spiritual nuggets contains the sayings of Kahlil Gibran, St. Mother Teresa, St. Catherine of Siena, Kurt Vonnegut, Bob Dylan and many others to bring enlightenment, reflection, a positive change towards a more fuller understanding of God’s love and mercy for humanity and the Planet Earth. I was especially taken aback seeing dear old Kurt Vonnegut in the list and you need to watch out for what Cockshutt has to say about his opinion back there. That was truly something that had not caught my attention before and I’m indebted by the ferocity of God’s love in relation to that aspect.
I am a goal-driven person, and I felt this book was engaging me to go on with my quest but also to stop a while and reflect a bit on the motives behind my many daily actions. I usually don’t have a lot of time to do an effective back track of my day and now I think I’ve at last got a wonderful book in Cockshutt’s title to do so.
I would recommend this book as a lovely retreat read as well as a perfect tool in the Pentecostal Church especially where the Holy Spirit’s role in our daily lives is focussed upon. It is written lucidly and is simple to understand with short heart-felt prayers at the end of every section. One can use it as a daily prayer guide, and it is a perfect pick-me-up book for those who have grown lukewarm in their faith.
One of my favourite parts of the book was of course at the end as I have mentioned before regarding the calling of Matthew. The second portion which I adored was when St. Augustine had a word to say about the superfluities of the world and Cockshutt’s brilliant take on it which was inclusive, and these days rarely mentioned in academic theological circles for some reason. St. Augustine of Hippo’s Feast was just celebrated a few days back and I can’t get enough of that Saint as he does so manage to hit the nail on the head with his many one-liners. By associating it with the Prophet Amos the author has done a near perfect job in making me want to weep at the grandeur of Augustine’s words, the frivolousness of the rich and the helplessness of the poor.
From a Plastic Jesus to a OCD afflicted chaffinch bird, from a multiple mimicking Marsh Warbler to a short Biblical Analysis of ‘Slaughterhouse 5’, from Christianity which can be virulent like a Viral Fever because it is ‘caught’ and not ‘taught’ to pilgrims dedicated to minimalism or the ultimate decluttering – you can really enjoy and yet be inspired by Simon Cockshutt’s amazing, wise and always million-dollar smile creating book ‘As a Watchman Waits…’. You will definitely have many laughs along the way which takes you down the narrow path towards a fuller life in Christ. Jesus said in Matthew 7:14 that the narrow gate is found by only a few but anyone can easily get this book by Simon Cockshutt easily on every Amazon site – do get a copy of this book and share the joy with others!
Simon Cockshutt gets 5 stars from me! Please support the author and his works; he has been hiding too long like a Hobbit and needs to come out into the light.
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