Book Review: Starving Jesus
>> Thursday, December 18, 2008
This one was a recommendation/requirement by our new youth pastor, Nathan Hurst. Overall, it was a great book about getting out of the pew/church and going into the world and actually do something for God! It was written by the founders of XXX Church - Great ministry for accountability if you're looking for one. Here were some of my key takeaways:
- Christians have forgotten what the outside world looks like, feels like, etc.
- When was the last time you stopped talking and actually went out and did something for someone?
- Don't let His sacrifice go another day in your life without pulling someone out of their sin and asking them how you can help them
- We've been creating Christians whose main desire is to please themselves
- The world has come to identify us by what we hate or are offended by instead of what we love or why we love

- Think of one person you can think of that needs Jesus, Now Go!
- Your time should be spend: 1.) Drawing closer to God 2.) Blessing others
- Churches need to challenge you to engage the world with your faith
- Whose life can you change by giving them your time?
Final Grade: B Buy it here!
5 comments:
What was wrong with the last 3 chapters? That's a really intriguing remark. I don't if I can read it if I'm not going to read it all.
Haha . . . They got their point across in the first couple chapter - it just became really repetitive and they basically just summarize the 40 day tour they took around the US - you can read the whole thing, but this is a warning.
I'm totally with you on the if I can't read it all - I won't read it all... that's why I stressed that last 3 chapter point - for people like me and you!
I appreciate all reviews... even those less than cordial.
J.R.
J.R. - I really did enjoy the book. A waste of time for the last 3 chapters was a bad choice of words - I apologize.
I appreciate everything you guys are doing! Looking forward to everything else you guys come out with!
Keep tearing it up for Jesus!
Bubba
Dude I'm just messing with ya... your the man!!!!! thanks for the shout out...
merry Christmas!!! to you and yours....
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