In a heartbeat sharing the power of cheerful giving pdf

Don't be consumed by things. But we can know that when the books of earth are closed someday in eternity, no one will ever say that they give more to God than He gave to them. Helping Elisha must have somehow been rewarding to the woman, because she began to think of ways that she might be able to bless him even more.

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Many of you gave in the offering. You spent gas money. D] Jesus said in Matthew , "Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you". Chase after God. Download Sermon with PRO. Browse All Media Related Media. Talk about it Nobody has commented yet. Books Video icon An illustration of two cells of a film strip. Video Audio icon An illustration of an audio speaker. Audio Software icon An illustration of a 3.

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In a heartbeat : sharing the power of cheerful giving Item Preview. EMBED for wordpress. Want more? Tuohy says to look around, notice the people you probably don't pay much attention to, a waitress or clerk, and says that you are judging them and thinking yourself better than they are - and parenthetically, " If you say you don't, you are lying.

Tuohy's extreme bullying, arrogance, and hypocrisy; she seems to think all of us are as arrogant, hypocritical Hated this book! Tuohy's extreme bullying, arrogance, and hypocrisy; she seems to think all of us are as arrogant, hypocritical, and naive as she is - As late as her college years, she didn't understand what was wrong with her father's use of "the N- word.

I have never thought myself better than anyone! This book is all about horn-tooting and how much money these people have made from their fast food franchises. The fast food franchise ownership, to me, epitomizes their values - they care about nothing as long as it makes them money. Tuohy's focus throughout the book is about money, how much things cost, how much money they have, and how much they "help" everybody, an arrogant position to be in, in my opinion.

People throughout the book - her family, friends, even Sandra Bullock - talk about being scared of Leigh Ann. They seem to laugh off her behaviour as "just how she is," but it totally disgusted me. Her husband described one sales job she had where she was a top saler because people were afraid to not buy from her - not a tribute I would ever want to have made about me!

The book is full of examples of how she completely controls and bullies her children, her friends, everyone who has the misfortune to run into her! Several times in the book she mentions how her husband just does what she says, even noting that "[she] proposed [marriage] and [he] just did as he was told.

Most people see the Tuohy's as shining examples of "Christian giving. One "joke" in the book - and repeated by Leigh Ann Tuohy when she spoke at a local women's conference here, where I was first disgusted by her - is about "stupid questions" people ask, such as if she ever expected Sandra Bullock to portray her in a movie. Her "joke" is that these people obviously "rode the short bus to school!

This does not demonstrate Christian love and acceptance - Tuohy's judgment and arrogance are very close to the surface! Another story recounting in the book is when the Tuohy daughter threatens football fans in the stands, screaming insults to Michael on the field at a game, with being beat up by Michael if they don't stop - Tuohy recounts this story with pride!

Sickening, in my book! The Tuohys go through life acting as though how they want things to be is the proper and correct way, period. Leigh Ann bullies and rudely interjects herself where it sometimes isn't her business - she very often crosses the line from supporting, assisting, or "helping" to controlling. Tuohy rubbed me the wrong way at the conference I saw her speak at, but I bought her book - along with my friends who just loved her - to give her a fair shot.

I thought surely no one was as despicable as she appeared to me in the short time she spoke. Sadly, after reading her book, she is even more despicable than I initially thought. Jul 09, Nancy rated it it was amazing. On October 1, , James Meredith became the first person of African descent to attend University of Mississippi, affectionately referred to as "Ole Miss.

That same semester, the two further crossed racial lines by having Michael and his teammates lunch at the Kappa Delta sorority. One child out of a gaggle, a drug addicted mother had lost custody of Michael and her multiple other children. Once in the custody of the state, CPS lost track of him in his early teens. Cared for by a smattering of helpful people, nobody took responsibility for his well being besides Michael himself. Still, Michael did have enough connections to often find himself a warm couch or floor to sleep and someone helped Michael gain entrance to a private school on scholarship.

It was at Briarcrest, the private school, where Michael caught the eye of Sean Tuohy, a father of two students. Eventually, Sean talked Michael into coming over after school and studying. Michael started staying over on the sofa, folding his sheets and blankets with military preciseness.

Leigh Anne is a force to be reckoned with. When Leigh Anne barks, a person does not argue but jumps right to it. When she tells you that church starts at a. Frankly, the woman scares me senseless and, strangely enough, I want very badly to meet her. Her no-nonsense ways leave no doubt that I could learn much from her. Her husband and children may not necessarily fear her although they should , they respect her.

Both Sean and Leigh Anne were born into modest means. Sean's were much more bare bones and appreciated the kindness of others who reached out to him, giving him a chance to attend good schools and find success as a businessman. Together, they decided very early on to be doers of the Word and not hearers only. Charity did not begin with Michael Oher. It began much, much earlier. Although philanthropic, the Tuohys did much more than give of their money.

They also give of themselves. Collins, now in her twenties, volunteers at a high school as a coach because the school didn't have one. Sean was volunteering at Briarcrest at the time that Michael first caught his eye. They offered their home as a haven for many students until their parents came home from work.

The difference between them and Michael is that Michael didn't have any parents and didn't have a home. He was strategically splitting his time between sofas and other warm places so as to not wear out his welcome when he was invited to stay at the Tuohy's home.

My guess is Leigh Anne informed him he was staying and showed him his bed. The point of the book is to give a glimpse into the lives of the family. Michael Oher was going to be successful. Sean and Leigh Anne did not save him. However, they made his saving himself a whole lot easier. Aug 13, Alisha Marie rated it it was amazing Shelves: non-fiction.

I first heard of the Tuohy's story from the film The Blind Side. I immediately fell in love with the story and with film. Being the reader that I am, as soon as I finished watching the film, I sought a copy of the book by Michael Lewis.

I read it in about two days, but didn't fall in love with it the way I did the movie. I was just more interested in the family as a whole and as someone who finds football kind of a bore, the parts that dealt entirely with football, more often than not, made my e I first heard of the Tuohy's story from the film The Blind Side.

I was just more interested in the family as a whole and as someone who finds football kind of a bore, the parts that dealt entirely with football, more often than not, made my eyes glaze over.

So when I heard that Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy were going to publish their story in their own words, I was immediately excited. In a Heartbeat did not disappoint. In fact, it exceeded my expectations. I guess now that the film The Blind Side ended up being such a huge hit, most people know Michael Oher's story, so I'm not going to repeat it in my review, other than to say that it was completely moving.

What I really want to focus on is the message that the Tuohy's passed on in In a Heartbeat. The book is all about giving. Basically, giving time, help, love, to someone who needs it. It's doesn't have to be this huge big deal to you, but it probably will be to the person you're helping. I really loved In a Heartbeat because it pushed the message that no matter what hardships you are going through, there is someone out there who's going through something a lot worse.

And while that's not necessarily a comfort, it drives home the fact that you really should be grateful for what you do have because of this. No matter how little you have, you should still give a little more to someone who has less than you.

The Tuohy's did an amazing thing for Michael, but it's easy for a lot of people to say "Well, hello, they're rich. They could afford to feed and clothe a child that wasn't theirs! It made me realize that even though, I am a currently unemployed, college student, I can still be doing more than I am. Being unemployed and all, I have the time to do volunteer work, but haven't. This book made me realize that I really should try to help people more, regardless of my current situation.

So, anyway, I loved In a Heartbeat. It was a sweet, touching, and inspirational story. It wasn't overly preachy which I liked and it also had a lot of humorous moments. If you loved The Blind Side the film and the book and want to know more about the Tuohy family, then I definitely recommend this book. Apr 02, Amber rated it really liked it. If you liked the movie The Blind Side you will enjoy this book. It's a backstory about the family and people that they helped.

Mar 02, Sarah K rated it it was ok Shelves: memoirs , nonfiction , audio-book. SO many. Mar 28, tina pierce rated it it was amazing. Loved this book and it's message of faith. These two Leigh Ann and Sean Tuohy are the real deal Mar 17, Shannan rated it really liked it Shelves: audiobooks. If I had written this review in the middle of the book, I would have given it 15 stars! I honestly thought the title of this book was, "The Art of cheerful Giving".

Did you see the movie The blind Side or read the book? Well this is the story of the family who adopted Michael Oher in their own words. Leanne and Sean tell us in their own words how they developed their philosophies of giving and I appreciated every last word. I really struggle in being a cheerful giver. My heart really wants to, b If I had written this review in the middle of the book, I would have given it 15 stars! My heart really wants to, but often my head just won't let me.

I devoured their words and tried to change my own head and heart to match. Not only did they talk about why they give but they offered many many stories of ways they help others out. Now, I feel like I have to add this one last caveat. The last few chapters really turned me off. I wanted to throw the book across the room! It was when Michael and Collins head out to college that I felt personally triggered and that the Tuohys were bragging about their wealth and how they helped their children and all their children's friends in college.

It just felt like the book shifted and the honest, down to earth people that I fell in love with in the first and middle of the book because obnoxious spoiled brats who raised obnoxious spoiled children who fly around in private jets. I can't explain it, but it left a bad taste in my mouth. Overall, their message of cheerful giving is trying something worth listening to.

Jun 05, Holly 2 Kids and Tired rated it it was amazing. Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy share their story, in their words. The chapters alternate between Sean's voice and Leigh Anne's voice, as well as several chapters they write together.

All three Tuohy children: Collins, Michael and S. Sean and Leigh Anne share a strong faith in God and a strong belief in making a difference. I love Sean's Popcorn Oh. I love Sean's Popcorn Theory about noticing others: that, "you can't help everyone. But you can try to help the hot ones who pop up right in front of your face. They are very open about the fact that their decision to stop and pick him up changed their lives, in a heartbeat. The Tuohy's share their stories; how they each grew up and the experiences that shaped them.

They believe in being cheerful givers and in raising their children to be cheerful givers. In a Heartbeat is an inspiring story about a remarkable family. I loved the humor. I loved the honesty. The little asides, like the one where Leigh Anne says she doesn't actually wear skirts as tight as the ones Sandra Bullock wore in the film, simply make this book more personable.

View 2 comments. Jul 12, Virginia rated it really liked it. From the couple made famous by the incredibly popular movie The Blind Side comes a behind-the-scenes story that is sure to satisfy and inspire readers everywhere. But this book is so much more than the story portrayed in the movie. In In a Heartbeat we get to know the heart of a very special family in a way that not only entertains us, but inspires us to immitate a lifestyle of true giving.

Includ From the couple made famous by the incredibly popular movie The Blind Side comes a behind-the-scenes story that is sure to satisfy and inspire readers everywhere. Those are terrific, but what is sure to capture the attention of readers is the straight talk of two people we think we know because we've watched a movie. Only now we can really get to know them, and we discover the one thing that moves us the most -- they're just like us! That's the most moving thing about the story told by Leigh Ann and Sean.

They haven't done anything we can't do, and their candor motivates us to put action behind our charitable words, to really reach out and touch the life of someone in need. I'm not a nonfiction reader, but I devoured this book, which is why I can recommend it.

It held my attention from beginning to end, and the message is one I needed to hear Sep 18, Raven rated it it was amazing. If you loved the movie The Blind Side, you will adore this book written by the parents that took Michael into their home and helped him achieve his potential.

What examples they are! What I really enjoyed about hearing it from their perspective is that they explain how cheerful giving has always been a part of their family culture. They started from scratch and worked their way up to their financial status and now feel that God has given them much to see what they will do with it, "Where much is If you loved the movie The Blind Side, you will adore this book written by the parents that took Michael into their home and helped him achieve his potential.

They started from scratch and worked their way up to their financial status and now feel that God has given them much to see what they will do with it, "Where much is given, much is required. They walk the walk and exemplify generosity. She is so feisty and spunky and I really enjoyed reading things in their own voices. Super inspiring and a great read. They remind us all throughout the book that anyone can give, that you can give in small ways with great love. I also appreciated how they made it clear that Michael would have fought his way to the top, no matter what.

He had the talent, the intelligence, and the drive. Their help just made it a whole lot easier for him. It is so clear that they all love each other very much. They are out to serve and do good works.

Now to find more ways that I can serve. Feb 11, Laura rated it really liked it. Generosity starts at home. This is the true story of the family featured in The Blind Side. Included in the middle of the book are photos of the family from when Leigh Anne and Sean were babies all the way up to their children grown. If each of us would do something for someone in need, the world would be a better place.

Nov 17, Patricia rated it really liked it Shelves: non-fiction. This is a really good book, not because its all sweetness and giving to charities, etc, etc, but because its about a real family who believes in the "Popcorn Theory of giving".

Its an inspiration, a catalyst, a kick in the butt to the rest of us who waste our time trying to find something "worthy" to g This is a really good book, not because its all sweetness and giving to charities, etc, etc, but because its about a real family who believes in the "Popcorn Theory of giving".

Its an inspiration, a catalyst, a kick in the butt to the rest of us who waste our time trying to find something "worthy" to give our time, money or left overs to, when we can just pay attention to what is right in front of us. That person who needs to feel loved, or supported, or encouraged to believe in themselves, animals who cannot protect or speak up for themselves, a community, a school, a church. Its not always about money, but also encouragement, acceptance, friendship, food for the stomach, spirit, a place to sleep, a place to feel safe.

We are all a part of humanity Mar 26, Loretta rated it liked it. I enjoyed reading this book, for the most part. The writing style is engaging and humerous.

I picked it up because I really was curious about the Tuohy's philosophy of giving and was definitely inspired by how much it permeated their entire life.