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UNSHACKLED: Living the Life I was Destined For Paperback – June 21, 2022

by Basil Sparks (Author)
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Are you trapped and shackled; caught in life’s headlights with nowhere to turn? Do you constantly question the choices you make; whether or not they are good ones and do you believe your life is now out of control?
Are big lies shackling you to your past?
Is there any way out and what is your next move?
Unshackled investigates how it is possible to live the life for which you were destined. How to live free. It draws you into a world of people who have walked before you and provides a guiding light that can help you discover freedom and joy; nudging you to slowly step up and take hold of God to go where He leads.
This is a book marked by authenticity. Its pages are not filled with trite solutions, but discoveries made in the trenches of daily life. It challenges, encourages and inspires, causing one to ask: “Can my life be better?”
Basil Sparks investigates 16 major thoughts that have imprinted their influence on his heart, leaving him richer and empowered. He offers Unshackled as his contribution to those who have asked the same questions he has. He writes simply, but his words are not shallow. Nor does he write from an ivory tower of a trouble-free life, but from a place where he gently nudges you to also ask: “Do I want to live unshackled? Do I want to live the life for which I was destined?”

About Author
Basil Sparks has been the senior pastor for Cape Town-based Durbanville Baptist Church since 2001. He is married to Heidi and father to Christopher and Kaitlyn. He is a pastor, communicator, leader and author who loves seeing individuals discover and flourish in the truth that they are known and loved.
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    12 - 18 years
  2. Print length
    178 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Dimensions
    6 x 0.45 x 9 inches
  5. Publication date
    June 21, 2022
  6. ISBN-13
    979-8837435423
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UNSHACKLED AUTHOR, BASIL SPARKS

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UNSHACKLED

UNSHACKLED can be used in many different ways: Life Coach - Gift to Friend, Child, Parent- Small Group Discussion - Staff Meetings - Devotional

A LOOK INSIDE UNSHACKLED

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head, heart, feet, african, proverbs, bible, verse, life, legacy, strong, happy, love

think, mind, ponder, ruminate, thoughts, mind, dance, control, uncontrolled

free, trapped, prison, forgive, love, life, strong, snare, broken, chains,

PLEASANT PLACES

The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places. I have a delightful inheritance. (PSALM 16: 6)

HEAD, HEART AND FEET

Keep your head and your heart going in the right direction, and you won't have to worry about your feet. (AFRICAN PROVERB)

BIG THOUGHTS

16 big life thoughts that will help you to thrive and to live free.

LIVE FREE

It is time to break free from the lies that so easily trap me.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B47QDSDG
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (June 21, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 178 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8837435423
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 12 - 18 years
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.45 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 6 ratings

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I presently live in Cape Town, South Africa. I am married to Heidi and we have two adult children, Christopher and Kaitlyn. I grew up on a cattle farm, studied and worked as a civil engineer in the Eastern Cape (South Africa) and then moved to Johannesburg. From engineering I moved into pastoral work and have now worked, as the senior leader of a Church, in Durbanville, Cape Town. I have been here for the past 21 years. My MA (University of Pretoria) was to compare leadership in business and the social sectors. I then converted my thesis into a conversational leadership book (Journey: A Traveller's Guide to Leadership). I have worked in various leadership environments and used my studies to train many individuals in the principles of leadership. I have a passion for excellence and love writing, mountain biking, working with my hands, gardening and being outdoors in nature.

Unshackled was written after being with friends who voiced some of the difficulties they were facing in life. Much of what they spoke of, I saw in myself. Their struggle had been my struggle. The heart behind Unshackled is to help individuals take hold of life and truly live and to thrive in all they do! Furthermore, I love African Proverbs so each chapter of Unshackled is connected to one or more of these beautiful African treasures.

I am passionate about my relationship with God and I unashamedly serve Him.

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Christeen Moller
5.0 out of 5 stars A highly recommended read inviting us to find freedom from the lies that bind us.
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2022
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As a truth seeker, I never considered that I believed lies. However, as I read through Unshackled, I realised that culture and the world has influenced and convinced me of lies in my life and relationship with God.

In this beautifully written book, each chapter addresses another lie that is rampant in our world. With personal testimony and life examples, the author unwraps scripture and exposes truth!

This is a book that provides the reader with much to ‘chew on’. I know it is a book that will continue to challenge me for years to come.

The chapter on anxiety is one that touched me deeply. Beautifully written from the heart. It has helped me understand more succinctly the journey companion anxiety is for so many.

I highly recommend Unshackled as a thought provoking, devotion inspiring book that will take you to new depths of the liberty we find in Christ.
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David M Bremner
5.0 out of 5 stars Very practical and current wisdom for living on purpose with God
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2022
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Basil Spark's book is a current and helpful series of valuable lessons on how to live a life on purpose with Jesus. Filled with wisdom developed through a lifetime of pastoral ministry and counseling, he weaves in real-life accounts, African proverbs, and sound biblical instruction on how to navigate the inner turmoil that can so often hinder our own walk with Christ.

I have enjoyed and related to each of the chapters. The well-written advice speaks to daily realities of our lives. For many years Basil has shepherded believers near Cape Town, South Africa, who live the realities of challenge, opportunity and hardship in an ever-changing context.
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Margaretha Mauer
5.0 out of 5 stars Compassionate truth and wisdom
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2022
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In a noisy world filled with all kinds of information, this book reverberates truth and humble compassion from every page. I enjoyed the personal stories highlighting African proverbs that is linked to scripture written thousands of years before. Everyone needs wisdom periodically in certain areas of their life and these chapters have something for everyone. If you enjoy truth speakers like C.S. Lewis, Timothy Keller and Andy Stanley, do yourself a favor and get this book. I would also recommend it as a small group study.
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Michelle Kleynhans
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring Read
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2022
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A book packed with encouragement, just what our world needs at this time. A punchy read filled with nuggets of wisdom presented in an easy to read format. I recommend this to anyone who is seeking a path to their destiny.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Practical book for life coaching and more
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2022
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This book is an authentic read for people in need of inspiration or discovering and uncovering their greater calling in life.

It is also a good textbook or aid for assisting others.

Great gift and one that will keep on giving.
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Justin Alford
5.0 out of 5 stars Practical and powerful
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 22, 2023
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I loved the simple wisdom that the author presents. It was an easy read but it still challenged and encouraged me. I highly recommend reading.
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