The Sacred Year

About the book: 

One searcher's honest and fascinating journey to encounter God, love others, and discover his true self through a year of spiritual practices.

Frustrated and disillusioned with his life as a Christian, motivational speaker Michael Yankoski was determined to stop merely talking about living a life of faith and start experiencing it.  The result was a year dedicated to engaging in spiritual practices, both ancient and modern, in a life-altering process that continues to this day.  Whether contemplating an apple for an hour before tasting it (attentiveness), eating on $2.00 a day (simplicity) or writing simple letters of thanks (gratitude), Michael discovered a whole new depth through the intentional life.

Stirred on by the guiding voice of Father Solomon, a local monk, Yankoski's life is slowly transformed.  Both entertaining and heart-wrenching, Yankoski's story will resonate with those who wish to deepen their own committed faith as well as those who are searching --- perhaps for the first time --- for their own authentic encounter with the Divine.

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About the author:  Michael Yankoski is a writer and speaker who compels audiences around the world toward a Christ centered response to our world's needs.  He holds a Masters Degree from Regent College, and is the author of several books including Under the Overpass: A Journey of Faith on the Streets of America and Zealous Love: A Practical Guide to Social Justice.  Michael has served on the Board of Directors of World Vision U.S. and the advisory board of Kilns College.

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Review - Great book.  Take a year, take a week, or take a month.  Get back to the basics.  Enjoy life and be grateful for all that God has done for you.  I love the reminder that this book gave me to take time to smell the roses.  Enjoy God.  Be happy and be grateful for everything.