The Soul Feels Its Worth - by Hillery R Schanck (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

" . . . take the time to listen, read and reflect; you won't come out the other side the same."--Wm Paul Young, Author of The Shack, Cross Roads, Eve and Lies We Believe About God

For centuries, Handel's Messiah has endured by evoking intense spiritual feeling in its listeners. The Soul Feels Its Worth is a twenty-five-day devotional guide to Handel's masterful animation of Scripture, and an instrument for reigniting our yearning for Christ, the Messiah. In this devotional, we participate in the story of Christ through the power of prayer, music, and Scripture. We start in ancient Israel, a land in despair longing for its prophesied Messiah, before journeying to first-century Palestine, where the Messiah is born. Through Jesus's life, his execution, and his resurrection, we take the perspective of onlookers, seeking clarity and truth. We witness the growth of the early church, the final battle over death, the Day of Judgment, and finally Jesus's glorification. Unfolding the entirety of Handel's Messiah over twenty-five days, The Soul Feels Its Worth immerses us in the life and legacy of the Messiah, tapping into our emotions to reveal the truth of God. The book will include a full recording by Symphonicity, under the direction of Daniel W. Boothe.

Review Quotes

" . . . take the time to listen, read and reflect; you won't come out the other side the same."--Wm Paul Young, Author ofThe Shack, Cross Roads, Eve and Lies We Believe About God

"What you are holding is a multi-sensory invitation into the very heart of God." --John Lynch, Co-author of The Cure and author of On My Worst Day

"Open your heart and watch the music and meditations bring Life." --Dr. Steve McVey, Best-selling author of Grace Walk

"Schanck reveals how the love of God can be felt in both Scripture and music, not only touching hearts but transforming minds." --Henry G. Brinton, Presbyterian pastor and author of the novel City of Peace

"The Soul Feels Its Worth is a new but rooted kind of Advent journey. Hillery gives heed to the intellect and to our emotions as well, engaging the imagination and most importantly the heart. It's beautiful." --Ron Block, Alison Krauss & Union Station

"I was first drawn to The Soul Feels Its Worth by its intriguing cover, then by the noble intention of the project, and finally by the inviting words Hillery Schanck has so well crafted. It is hard for all of us to slow down in our everyday lives and appreciate the gifts God has so generously given us. It is especially hard during the hectic days leading up to Christmas, when we should take time to appreciate his most precious gift--the gift of his dearly beloved son. If you struggle with that during the Christmas holidays, this book will help. What I love about it is the emphasis on 'feeling the story of God.' The scriptural lyrics of Handel's Messiah, along with its stirring music, help usher those feelings into the presence of God, reaching a crescendo in a personal encounter with him in prayer." --Ken Gire, Author of Moments with the Savior and Windowsof the Soul

"Every lyric in Handel's Messiah is Scripture; each word carries the power to change and renew. But as Hillery Schanck observes (and as Handel no doubt intended), the music is what equips us to feel transformation. In breaking this masterpiece down into 25 lyric- and music-based daily devotions, Hillery invites us to step into the story and experience the full scope of Advent--not just with our eyes or our ears, but in the very depths of our soul." --Jodie Berndt, Best-selling author of the Praying the Scriptures book series