We have forgone peace for busyness and wonder why our lives are overtaken by the noises of this world.
With a world filled with email, social media and smart phones, one would think life would be a lot simpler, so much more peaceful. Instead, we have become accustomed to a life of multitasking and trying to complete the never ending “To Do List.” We have forgone peace for busyness and wonder why our lives are overtaken by the noises of this world.
We work the 60 hour work week trying to climb the ladder of success, only to find the ladder was leaning on the wrong wall.
We buy the bigger homes in hopes it will make us more comfortable then find ourselves uncomfortable with the monthly mortgage payments.
We enroll our children in every activity imaginable and wonder why we don’t have time.
Our lives are jam-packed with so much noise it’s not a surprise that many can’t hear the still small voice of God.
Professional Reviews
Tiffany Davis, Readers' Favorite
Stop Googling Yourself by Orlando Javien Jr. is a Christian devotional study that gives various life experiences in relation to Bible verses and expectations. The tone of the book is very easy and simple to read. It was particularly helpful that the author gave examples of everyday life and related them to the Bible along with a scripture in the reflection portion of the text. The book starts out with a loaded question: "Do you know what the noises of your life are?" I struggled with how to answer the question because there are so many different parts that make up my life, but as I read further I began to understand that the noises of our lives are all about priority and distractions. A lot of our daily distractions are limiting us from becoming closer to Jesus Christ because we feel too busy after doing a million other things that hold no real meaning.
The book made me feel more comfortable regarding the excuses I've told myself about religion over the years. Other readers will enjoy this book because it is insightful and is written in a way that allows other people to understand and draw their own conclusions. The reflections portion at the end of each story also offers optimistic points and allows the reader the opportunity to scribble notes to reference at a later date. This is a definite must-read because of the openness of the narrative and the opportunity to identify with the main themes throughout the book. -
Genie Dakin - Teacher
"Stop Googling Yourself" by Orlando Javien is a refreshing take of a Christian's everyday struggles. It provides clarity to the many questions and challenges we Christians go through each day. It equips the reader with realistic steps to counter any temptation. Orlando has brought both humor and meditative plans for us to make better choices to be able to walk with Jesus.
Father Anthony Saroki - OLMC San Diego
Do you want to better understand the connection between faith and everyday life? Then this book is for you! Orlando Javien has a genius for mining profound spiritual wisdom from seemingly ordinary events.
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