Wide in scope, yet cutting to the heart, simply and clearly, this book reveals how to overcome the most prolific hindrances to enjoy intimacy with God and the eternal impact in our world that results, by being discipled by Jesus Himself. Proven across the globe, this material has been powerfully used among people of all levels of maturity, to radically deepen and sweeten their life with God. With the help of the Wonderful Counselor, more than overcoming lies, wounds and strongholds that can drastically impact our friendship with Jesus, this book provides a simple tool, Tending Your Heart, that the Lord has used to cultivate a lifestyle of encountering His heart and partnering with Him. There are very few times when a revelation impacts us for the rest of our lives. This is one of them Jimmy Seibert Author of Passion and Purpose, and Parenting Without Regret. As the Lord said to Ezekiel, "Eat this book " Ray Mayhew Church planter, author, leadership trainer (UK and Middle East) God has clearly anointed Rick and Diane to help thousands hear directly from Jesus, grow in their love for Him and become more secure in their true identity in Christ. Their simple but profound message has impacted followers of Jesus across the US and overseas as far afield as Siberia. In Waco, Texas, they are privileged to live close to their daughter Bethany, her husband Drew and their four delightful grandchildren. They developed and head Listening Prayer Ministry at Antioch Community Church from which has currently sprung 34 churches across the US and 79 church-planting teams around the world.