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The New Normal: Living a Fear-Free Life in a Fear-Driven World (LifeChange Books) Hardcover – September 6, 2005

by Jill Briscoe (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 13 ratings
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Twin Towers Down, New Hope on the Rise

When the Twin Towers fell, a whole new world of fear and doubt emerged. “Where is God in all of this?” we ask. To be constantly on guard against terrorist attacks, not to mention crises that hit us on a personal level, is exhausting. But in the midst of this “new normal” world of fear, one thing remains the same: God still reigns. While we may be tempted to turn to food, shopping, busyness, even family, God is the only answer we can count on. He is our source for peace, comfort, and confidence in the midst of chaos. Jill Briscoe encourages the hurting and weary to run unencumbered into the arms of God. And this all-encompassing peace that may seem so elusive right now will become yours to stay.

Escape Fear

Expand Faith

Embrace the Future

Where is God in the midst of our world’s catastrophic events? Where is God in the midst of our deepest pain?

We may think we’re getting along with God, until a 9/11 happens. Global or personal, tragedy wreaks havoc on our souls. How are you supposed to trust the One letting it all happen?

The New Normal won’t give you pat answers. But it will guide you to a place of security in the face of inexplicable calamity. By being honest about your anxieties, willing to respond to God’s instruction, and ready to take a leap of faith, you’ll find a new, hope-filled future waiting for you. It’s the new normal you’ve been longing for.

Story Behind the Book

“I was in the air on September 11, 2001 . More than anything for me, the event served as a wake up call to evangelism,” says Briscoe. “I realized the time is short and the days are evil…the Lord is coming soon! So let’s seize the day!” Based on a sermon she gave at Elmbrook Church soon after that day etched itself in history, The New Normal speaks to an America in shock, but with a message that is even more pertinent today.
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    LifeChange Books
  2. Print length
    96 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Multnomah
  5. Publication date
    September 6, 2005
  6. Dimensions
    4.67 x 0.46 x 6.58 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    159052473X
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1590524732
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Jill Briscoe has written more than forty books, including study guides, devotional material, poetry, and children’s books. Jill is executive editor of Just Between Us, a magazine of encouragement for ministry wives and women in leadership. She serves on the board of World Relief and Christianity Today, Inc. She married her husband, Stuart, in 1958, and since then they have ministered together, through Telling the Truth media ministries, at conferences and mission organizations around the world. Both Stuart and Jill now serve Elmbrook Church as Ministers-at-Large. They have three grown children and enjoy the blessing of thirteen grandchildren.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Multnomah (September 6, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 159052473X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1590524732
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.67 x 0.46 x 6.58 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 13 ratings

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Jill Briscoe has an active speaking and writing ministry that has taken her to many countries. She has written more than 40 books, including study guides, devotional material, poetry, and children's books.

Jill is executive editor of "Just Between Us," a magazine of encouragement for ministry wives and women in leadership. She serves on the board of World Relief and Christianity Today, Inc.

A native of Liverpool, England, Jill launched into youth evangelism after becoming a Christian at age 18. She married her husband, Stuart, in 1958, and since then they have ministered together through Telling the Truth media ministries at conferences and mission organizations around the world. They reside in suburban Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where Stuart completed 30 years of ministry as senior pastor of Elmbrook Church. Both Stuart and Jill now serve Elmbrook as ministers-at-large. They have 3 children, David, Judy, and Peter, and enjoy the blessing of 13 grandchildren.

Connect with Jill on Twitter @jillbriscoe

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5.0 out of 5 stars The New Normal: Living a Fear-Free Life...
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2016
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This book may be small in size, but it has a HUGE spiritual message. I recommend it for anyone suffering with anxiety. Grasp God's message of hope and healing. Thank you and God bless you Jill Briscoe for your inspiration!.
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Lis
5.0 out of 5 stars Short and Powerful.
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2018
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Short book, but powerful. Have quoted it many times.
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jane
5.0 out of 5 stars Fears and how to deal with them
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2013
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This book is full of human feelings, emotions and reality.

Very helpful in terms of how to deal with the down side of life.

Definitely worth buying and passing on.
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mgm
3.0 out of 5 stars Beloved author, speaker
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2013
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This is a small book, but it tells of Jill's experiences revolving around 9-11. I always enjoy her stories and how she relates them to living dependent on God.
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Janice Conway
5.0 out of 5 stars A very timely book!
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2011
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This book is a great book to read over and over again! It is one that reminds us we are not alone in our fears and our fears don't need to take over our lives!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A challenge to live life boldly and with unconventional conviction
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2005
Prolific author and speaker Jill Briscoe sets a tone for robust, faith-driven hope against a backdrop of cultural despair, fear and uncertainty. She challenges all Christians to cling to this positive expectant-type of thinking as the only viable lifestyle in a world gone adrift.

Opening her text, Briscoe shares the tremulous moments she experienced on 9/11 while flying back from Russia to the United States. High above the Atlantic, writes Briscoe, our world entered the "new normal." It was at this moment (as she reached for the emergency procedure card in the seat before her) that the author had to revisit her faith and decide if she did indeed believe what she had for years professed both publicly and privately. Was God in control? Like so many other believers, Briscoe admits that her faith was tested and she battled to find her mental and spiritual footing.

Wrestling internally, Briscoe reaffirmed to herself some foundational key principles regarding her understanding of God and His character. She reminded herself that God is never caught off-guard and He cannot be shaken or moved, even when everything else falls apart. God is there (here), sustaining and supporting. Like so many in the world who ask why God would allow such tragedy, Briscoe also felt these questions rise. She considered life --- with all its pain, divorce, infidelity, disease, financial ruin --- and wondered how people would be able to cope with the added burden of this "new normal" and its substantially heightened level of uncertainty that gave rise following 9/11. People aren't coping well; society as a whole is experiencing more anxiety, depression, panic and pessimism across all classes, creeds and ages. Briscoe admits to some sleepless nights following 9/11 where instead of counting sheep, she was counting terrorists.

So what is the answer to regain a solid spiritual standing whereby Christians do not simply survive the next onslaught of terror, but reach out with compassionate care and courage? Briscoe believes Christians have two choices. They can head down the path of fear, thus paralyzing and debilitating any potential good that hope may offer an unbelieving world. Or they can deal with the fear factor with faith; the faith factor, says Briscoe, is rooted in the Father factor. Whom we place our trust in is paramount. Likewise, trusting God and His unfaltering love is essential because the Bible states plainly, "The secret things belong to the Lord our God..." (Deuteronomy 29:29). Meaning what? That on this side of heaven there will be countless "secrets" Christians will have to leave hanging in God's faithful hands --- not every answer will be given on earth. Briscoe tells Christians to remember that life is fleeting and today's opportunity to share the love of Christ with a terrified world is short. The author lovingly admonishes fellow believers to set aside mediocrity and get on with the business of evangelizing, seeing the brevity of life for what it truly is.

As is Briscoe's custom, she communicates with a gentle sincerity and her advice begs to be followed. Both the careworn and the apathetic will appreciate this message to live life boldly and with unconventional conviction.

--- Reviewed by Michele Howe
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