Sunday, September 18, 2011

Radical Together Review

Radical Together by David Platt is probably one of the most brutal books I've ever read, but I absolutely loved it. It was better than Radical, in my opinion, because Platt clears up some of the things he said in Radical. For example, he talks about how we will never be radical enough or obedient enough or make enough disciples to be accepted and loved by God. Therefore, we must rest in Christ's obedience and sufficiency. Also, rather than making blanket statements about how all Christians should live, Platt simply talks about what The Church at Brook Hills does: their obedience, their failures, their plans. He emphasizes the need not only for local "missional living," but also for international missions and he explains how the 2 go hand-in-hand.

This is probably the most challenging book I've ever read. I definitely recommend it for every pastor, youth leader, Sunday school teacher, and church member.

WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group provided this book to me for free in exchange for this honest review as part of their Blogging for Books program.

Sunday, August 7, 2011

Primal Review

Primal by Mark Batterson is truly one of the most inspiring books I've ever read. When I closed the book after I finished, I literally whispered "wow" about ten times.

The book basically dissects the Great Commandment...Love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength. Batterson writes intensively about each area in which we are to love God. The readers learn about loving God through compassion for the poor, wonder at creation, education, and physical labor.

In typical Batterson fashion, the book is written in a full, informative, fast-paced style and leaves you eager to begin the new reformation by loving God with all you are. I highly recommend it for anyone who struggles with a lack of desire to give, learn, create, or work.

WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group provided this book to me for free in exchange for this honest review as part of their Blogging for Books program.

Monday, July 25, 2011

see ya

So... this blog has been with me through a lot, but...it's time to move on.

That being said, I started a new blog over on Weebly ( dumb name, but whatever). Check it out, folks!

See you over there. :)

Much Love,
Marissa Lanae