How Did I Get Here?: Finding Your Way Back to God When Everything is Pulling You Away

This is one of the most timely reads! Life happens to us all, and I know very few who can say it's a smooth, easy ride. If life has jolted you, Christine Caine is talking to YOU. How Did I Get Here is a compassionate, compelling invitation to take an honest assessment of how we may have found ourselves exhausted, fearful, disappointed, numb, etc. when we thought we were serving the God who promises peace, joy, and abundant life. While reading, I was often brought to tears because FINALLY someone was addressing the issues I always thought must be "just me" and should be kept secret. It was like having an older friend or sister say, "I know you. You're not alone. You're still okay. You can get through this." I can't recommend How Did I Get Here enough. Women, men, older, younger, any stage of life, individuals, families, friends, small groups, etc. This book is for everyone.

I received and advanced copy of this book and can unequivocally say this is a MUST READ! Such a timely book! With everything going on in today's world, it can be overwhelming to the point of wanting to quit. It is important for us to stay firmly anchored in God if we are going to push through. Christine wrote this book at the perfect time, especially for me! I was truly blessed by Christine Caine and her divinely appointment wisdom.If you are feeling detached and like God is a million miles away, this book is for you. I promise you, if you take the time to read this book and apply it, you won't regret it!

I received an advanced digital copy of the book to read (which I actually read through twice before reviewing!) and found it deeply thought-provoking and incredibly encouraging. Through transparent honesty, personal life stories, and scripture, Christine Caine tackles topics that are so timely in our world - for instance: what can we do when we are unsure we want to keep going? How can we process disappointments when they come along? How can we set our focus on what truly matters? Christine lovingly shares her own experiences and gives us a good look at what she learned and how we, too, can have hope in life!!!

Do you hate to wait? Do you struggle to dream? Are you discouraged despite your hard work? Do you strain to trust God with his plan? Are you drifting from your faith? I do or have, and probably will. I've been working on a project the Lord put in my mind for many years. The promise in my heart is burning to come to life, but I'm still in the waiting. So many obstacles, challenges, and life crises have derailed the progress, or so I think. But, God continues to remind me that His timing is perfect. The dream will come true when He has ordained it to happen. Christine's heart and wisdom in writing this book help me set my mind to trust the Lord with greater abandon, to see the ways I will drift from my faith and course-correct when needed. She encourages us to live expectantly for the future and also presently joyfully as we wait. That is a game-changer mindset! Nothing can stop us, nothing can shake us when we live our faith with such confidence. Read this book and share it with others. It will be a blessing! It has blessed me.

Lots of answers from the start…but I needed to know the progressive story of “how she got there”…because I am there. The book immediately dives into answers before really unpacking the overall story. What happened? How did she get from “on fire” to “wanting to ring the bell?” At what point did you get off course? The first half should have told the story. Lots of answers before the story was told.

Writing for the kingdom isn't an easy task and requires, courage, time and commitment. Christine opens her heart and gives a raw account of her stormy experiences. She had drifted off course and found herself in a dark place. At the peak of her trials, she had to admit that she wanted to ring the quitters bell and walk away from her calling. The temptation was great. Who wouldn't want to spend their days tucked up in a little corner at Santorini?Her work is a testimony of the faithfulness of God, and the unfailing power of His indwelling Spirit, His refusal to quit, and the strength of His perpetual persistence. In Christ we have all we need to finish and ring the bell of victory. The fight is won, the victory is ours, and in Him we can walk it out. Keep your eyes on Jesus and feast on His word daily.Thank you for reminding us all to get up and fight to hold fast of the gifts that Jesus won for us, to March on and fight the good fight of faith. HALLELUJAH

The title grabbed my attention as this has been a constant thought for me these past couple of years. Then I started to read the book and was so moved because I saw myself in the words so beautifully captured by Christine Caine! I am already planning to share and discuss with a small group I’m in. Great timing for this book to encourage those of us who have felt like we’ve been drifting! Thank you!

Christine Caine always gets to the heart of the matter. I ordered this book because it was her newest work, not really thinking it was something I needed at this time. But I was wrong. There are ways we may "drift" without even realizing it. With heartfelt candor, Christine explores the ways and how to overcome them, how to anchor ourselves more securely, and serve our Anchor better. If you have a heart to serve but find your resolve to do so weakening, this is a must read. If you feel as though you are adrift and barely treading water, this book will help you find your footing so you can keep going. You may be drifting and not even realize it, like I discovered; Christine can help you recover your bearing.

This is such a “now book” for our times. I hear again and again, people saying they have been feeling disconnected since restart of the pandemic and all the lockdowns and social distancing. In her book “How did I get here” Christine Caine writes about how we can unexpectedly find ourselves adrift from God. It can happen to any one of us, if we don’t “pay attention.”I found something to identify with in every chapter and the book encouraged and uplifted me. In her usual way, the book is jam-packed with scripture in every page, too. I would recommend this book for both men or women - you will be encouraged!

Despite following all the rules, guidance and help, how do I still end up in a ‘pickle’? Read this to know there is always hope.

How refreshing to have your struggles aired and shown how to get back on track again. Has to be in every home library and read over and over.

Christine hits a new kind of vulnerable alongside her familiar wit and compelling delivery for truth that sinks into the inner chambers of her heart. The title threw me a little, and I had an idea that maybe this book wouldn’t really be for me. It was truly the opposite in that while I think I’m doing alright, I may very well be walking the edge of drifting more than I acknowledge. I literally had moments of tears and by the final chapter found myself covered in goosebumps filled with triumph and more importantly hope.I cannot recommend this book enough!!!

This book is literally exactly what I needed right now. An answered prayer right there. So easy to read, takes the words right out of my mouth.Christine offers real, practical help and wise counsel.Also just an added bonus, the book is a very comfortable book to hold. Very light weight and easy to hold.