What This Document Is
This document is a practical book review focused on John Ortberg’s *The Me I Want to Be*. It provides a summary of the book’s core arguments, a personal response from the author of the review, a reflection on the work’s impact, and a description of action steps taken as a result of reading it. The review specifically examines themes of flourishing, being “in the flow” with the Holy Spirit, and the renewal of the mind as presented in Ortberg’s work.
Why This Document Matters
This review is intended for students in Liberty University’s PACO 509 (Spiritual Formation in Pastoral Counseling) course. It serves as a demonstration of critical engagement with a relevant text, likely as part of a course requirement. It’s valuable for anyone seeking to understand Ortberg’s approach to spiritual growth and its potential application within a counseling context. The review offers a focused perspective on the book’s key ideas and a personal application of those ideas.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This document is a *review* of a book, not the book itself. It offers an interpretation and response to Ortberg’s ideas, but does not provide a comprehensive overview of all the book’s content. It represents one individual’s perspective and may not capture the full nuance of the original work. It also doesn’t offer independent counseling strategies, only how the book informs the author’s approach.
What This Document Provides
The full document includes:
* A succinct summary of *The Me I Want to Be*, highlighting central themes like flourishing and being “in the flow.”
* The author’s personal response to Ortberg’s arguments, including agreement and potential points of discussion.
* A personal reflection on the book’s impact and relevance to the author’s own spiritual journey.
* A description of specific action steps taken by the author in response to the book’s teachings.
* References to scripture (Romans 7:19, Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Philippians 4:8) as used by Ortberg.
This preview only provides a summary of the review’s structure and content; it does not include the full text of the review or Ortberg’s book.
