My father read this book when he was in college, and has returned to it multiple times since. As a college student myself now, he handed it down to me.I really think that I come across certain books purposefully at specific important places in my life. For me right now, this one just brought a lot of clarity to where I was, and showed me just how far I could grow. It is a diamond on a coal mine, and a wealth of wisdom. On a technical level, MacDonald is great with integrating varied and inspirational outside sources. I would urge readers to apply the thoughts he lays out to their specific situations; though they may differ greatly with MacDonald's life, the principles are universal.  

Review: Ordering Your Private World

The fact that I have 226 entries in my e-version of this book on my kindle (between bookmarks, highlightings and notes) makes me feel that maybe I should offer my thoughts on this book being worthy of ... Read full review

Review: Ordering Your Private World

A must read for anyone truly committed to following Jesus...especially Americans who find mindless busyness to be a virtue. I stepped into the trap & am so glad The Lord rescued & showed me a ... Read full review

Review: Ordering Your Private World

My dad gave this to me since I just started working a month ago. I'm so glad I got to read this now and not when I was somewhere in the middle of my professional life! It really made a lot of sense to ... Read full review

Review: Ordering Your Private World

Such a great read - I've read it more than once! Read full review

Review: Ordering Your Private World

Generally, I think that a book is only going to be as good as it is relevant. So, let me first say that I am a young children's pastor who has recently graduated college and is in the process of ... Read full review

Review: Ordering Your Private World

This is a good read. it is very helpful. it was suggested to me and i am glad i read it. i have it in my library. will read again. http://www.goodreads.com/assets/close... Read full review

Review: Ordering Your Private World

Synopsis: Believe it or not, most people give more attention to the public world than their private world. Unfortunately, those who devote too much time to the public world are usually living a wreck ... Read full review

Review: Ordering Your Private World

Wish I'd read this 20 years ago. A rare call to pursue, among other things, rigorous intellectual discipline while developing a steadiness of spirit and mind. Read full review

Review: Ordering Your Private World

A must read for those in ministry. Read full review