Karl Clauson - The 7 Resolutions: Where Self-Help Ends and Gods Power Begins

This is the best book I have read that balances a life motivated by grace yet also shows the need for spiritual disciplines. It avoids the errors of legalism and also the opposite errors of permissive grace. Yes, it does show clearly where self-help ends and Gods power begins. Karls honesty and vulnerability about his own struggles makes this book welcoming, and hope filled. It provides specific direction for every one of us who long to see Gods continuing transforming power in our lives.

ERWIN LUTZER

Pastor Emeritus, The Moody Church, Chicago

Karl Clauson has spent decades helping people as a pastor and radio personality live out their new spiritual life and calling. The message of The 7 Resolutions comes from Karls study of the Word and thousands of conversations with struggling people. I strongly recommend this book to anyone living in the frustrating gap between where you know you should be spiritually and where you currently are at.

MARK JOBE

President, Moody Bible Institute

From time to time a book comes along that offers more than a good story line or helpful insights. It feels anointed. Thats my sense of Karl Clausons The 7 Resolutions. It carries prophetic calls we desperately need today to counter the ever-darkening culture now challenging us. Its truth powerfully penetrates the soft Christianity and self-effort so many believers are mired in. Its so on-target for our day. I cannot recommend it strongly enough not just to read, but vital truth to gather around with others and master. Its that needed!

ROBERT LEWIS

Pastor, founder of Mens Fraternity and BetterMan

Every one of us has heard the voice of the accuser you cant, you wont, you arent As broken people, its easy to fall prey to his insidious lies about our own failings and to descend into a pit of darkness that surrounds our soul. You can try to claw your way out on your own or you can grab the lifeline of Gods strength and His promises. This book is about pulling you out of that darknessof remembering who God is and what He says about YOU. You can try to fix the issues you are facing on your own, or you can grab on to the One whose power and love can rescue you from any pit. The choice is yours, but this book will help you make the better choice. Read itand resolve to let God take control.

JANET PARSHALL

Host / Executive Producer, In the Market with Janet Parshall

Karl Clauson is driven by a bold and unshakable faith that you can be free! His confidence in Gods power to radically heal you from addiction, pain, and brokenness is not theoretical; it comes from his own personal healing journey and encounter with Gods liberating grace. The 7 Resolutions is a clarion call to anyone who is ready to join God and kill sin! In Christ freedom starts today!

CHRIS BROOKS

Senior Pastor, Woodside Bible Church; host, Equipped with Chris Brooks

In his wonderfully practical book, Karl offers deep insight and biblical wisdom for lasting change. If youre looking for tools to defeat the lies in your mind and overcome negative patterns of thinking, run and get this book.

LINA ABUJAMRA

Author of Fractured Faith; founder, Living with Power Ministries

When Karl speaks or writes, I listen. He is one of the most authentic and inspiring men I know. He will light up your life in one second. I find myself smiling and excited about life every time Im around him. Karl had me from the first page of this book. God has miraculously changed Karls life and He wants to do the same with yours. Jump into The 7 Resolutions and let God transform you into the person He created you to be!

DAVE WILSON

Host of Family Life Today

The Bible says in John 14:26, But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you. Karl addresses how that truth can lead his readers to real healing and growth instead of the worlds counterfeit. Its refreshing to hear the truth.

BEN CALHOUN

Lead singer and songwriter, Citizen Way

I love this book! Thank you, Karl, for so clearly underscoring the reality that Jesus is in the business of transforming our lives. We can indeed win our biggest battles. But we are not passive bystanders in our victories. The 7 Resolutions points to the reality of our part in receiving and experiencing Gods promises for our lives: decision and resolve. You will find, however, that these resolutions are not anchored in bootstrapping self-determination, leading to failure and frustration. No, they are expressions of our reliance on the power of the Holy Spirit to produce change and transformation. Thank you, my brother, for this treasured gift!

DR. CRAWFORD W. LORITTS JR.

Author, speaker, radio host; founder and President of Beyond Our Generation

The 7 Resolutions resource that you are holding in your hands delivers straight talk from a genuine and authentic man: Karl Clauson. His vulnerable style of writing puts you in the room with him whether you listen to him on radio, sit under his teaching at conferences or church, or walk with him as a friend as I have the honor of doing. This isnt self-help. This is all about joining God and experiencing the real deal of His wisdom, love and grace. Read it. Digest it. Share it. Open your heart to Gods truth and promises and put on your seatbelt for the ride of The 7 Resolutions.

DR. GARY ROSBERG

Americas Family Coaches; author, speaker, marriage coach

The 7 Resolutions is written by a man who has been changed by the power of almighty God. It flows from the heart of a man who longs to see disciple-makers raised up and multiplying. You can feel Karls passion and his hunger for kingdom advancement on page after page. Its one of those books you cant put down and wish you had read decades sooner! If you thirst for first-century, New Testament, book of Acts Christianity, read the book. You wont regret it!

DAVID NELMS

Founder and President, TTI

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KARL CLAUSON

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Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from the ESV Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version), copyright 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Scripture quotations marked KJV are taken from the King James Version.

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Names and details of some stories have been changed to protect the privacy of individuals. Some persons in this book are composites.

Versions of certain sections in this book, including The Time Is Now, The Giants Are Still There, and The Secret were previously published on the authors website at karlclauson.com. Content in the Choose Friends chapter originally appeared on the Moody Radio website (moodyradio.org).

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