I think they're on to something, and their words have inspired me to be a "Doer" for Christ.
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"Moral relativism has corrupted society at large, including our leadership." ------Richard Hardy
This book tells the whole truth and nothing but the truth as it relates to being a TRUE leader for Jesus Christ. Rick's grasp and understanding of the problems society has to overcome, and Jeremy's ability to apply Rick's knowledge to a pastoral yet very easy to understand biblical summary help start off a ministry that good ol' USA could use right now. I think they're on to something, and their words have inspired me to be a "Doer" for Christ. Read this book; read the Bible as well, so you can understand why it is the inerrant Word of God; apply it to your life, and influence others. God bless these authors as they embark on wherever God wants to lead LIBW ministry! ------- Author of all novels in the John Knox universe of Fortress Books, Jason E. Fort
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Through this book I'm getting much closer to a personal 'grand unified theory' of people. I am more than grateful.
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Even though I don't get to read daily I just take them in order.  Each one reminds me of an attitude or habitual action that I need to give to God.  It is very encouraging!
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I`m still reading this book. But I felt That I had to give a review now. Becaue you see, I was the one who thought (and was taught  that it was enough to just believe ... It`s taking me so long to read this book because I`ve had my bible open comparing scripture.
This book has opened my eyes and my heart to what it means to be a christian. to look into myself and see that I need forgiveness. Also to realize that  as a christian  I  need to act. I cannot just wait on God. If HE opens a door, I must walk through it.
THANK YOU Mr. Phillips
Your (New) Sister in CHRIST
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If I do my part Christ will answer. I just be consistent with myself. It's anew reason for me and my children.
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I've gone through this book and now I plan to use it as a tool to help the youth and young adults I come in contact with. Teaching them to believe in themselves and the possibility of living as the young, anointed and empowered vessels they have been created to be.
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I feel like the author is writing to me.  I have often said I don't have a creative bone in my body.  After reading this I have changed my definition of creative.  We are all designed to be creative and I know that through prayer I will find my calling of creativity to further the Kingdom.  Thank you Codye Reystead for answering the cal and spreading God's message to those of us who have feared the worldly definition of creativity.
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This book challenged me and has left me taking stock of my own life as I try to reflect Jesus to the world.
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I am taking a class through Precepts Ministries (Kay Arthur organization). So far i has been an excellent study. I'm learning so much about being strong in the Lord.
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Rumors of God is reaching out to Christians and challenging them to let go of the ungodly world we live in and walk in blind faith with Christ. They echo the prayer of Habakkuk throughout the book, "LORD, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds, LORD. Renew them in our day, in our time make them known; in wrath remember mercy." They use this prayer to challenge us. They challenge that even though we may know of God, that doesn't mean we know God, and they call us to a radical faith.

 This book was so good on so many levels. I was skeptical at first, realizing that both of these pastors worked in "mega-churches", which reminded me of televangelism and then made me think, are they just writing this book for the money. That was before I read the first page, but once I opened it I couldn't put it down. These men have an amazing insight, and though they poke and prod and ask us to give up our comfort to live radically for Christ, you never feel too uncomfortable. As I read I could feel God challenging the way I live my life. I knew that what these men spoke of was truth. I hope that all who read this feel the same call to action that I felt, and that they didn't just make a temporary change, but a permanent one.

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Accountable leadership is taking a lot of effort for me to to digest but I believe it offers a solid path to help churches stay focused on mission.
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I heard about her missionary work from a pastor and looked her up.  Once I started reading it, I couldn't put it dowm.  It helped me reevaluate my values in life once more and inspired me to seek His kingdom more earnestly.  Her story proves that God uses those who have not yet are obedient rather than those who have and think they are competent.
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I found this book to be helpful on several levels. First, it made me think.

I grew up in a Church tradition which was at times experience focused. Therefore, I am very hesitant to be critical of believers that have come to rely on experiences as their pathway to Jesus. Many of the people I knew in these churches of my youth (with practices such as Jericho marches, extended periods of prayer with many speaking loudly in tongues, etc.), to be wonderful and committed followers of Jesus. As I read this book, I saw flashbacks from my own time attending camp meetings, youth camps, and tent crusades. I realized this isn't an issue of recent history, this is a subtle deception which has been ongoing since the Azusa Street Revival.

While many of the churches I attended in my youth talked of serious Bible Study, it wasn't until I moved to California in 2000 and began regularly attending a Calvary Chapel, that I found fellow believers who were intensely focused on the Word of God. Serious study of Scripture revolutionized my walk with Jesus. I was saved before, but through Scripture and the working of the Holy Spirit, I have been able to grow and deepen my relationship with Jesus.

Experiences are important in all believer's walk with Jesus, but if experience becomes too much of a factor, it can cause problems. I go back  frequently to this concept of balance so well articulated by Pastor Chuck Smith and discussed in Dr David Newton's book.

I write all of this to say, I see how I could have been, at an earlier time in my life seduced by the entertaining PT Barnum's of the NAR movement. I also know many friends that are caught up in this movement. I am praying for them with new focus.

Secondly, I spend much time listening to Christian radio. Dr Newton's book has caused me to listen more carefully to the lyrics I hear. I have been astonished at how much change has come to Christian contemporary music. The focus is changing from Jesus to the singers struggles and ideas.

Spiritual warfare is a challenge and as Paul said we need the full armor of God.  So I leave you with Scripture:

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devils schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lords people.
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I have truly enjonied the plan, the receipes and doing whatever is necessary to continue loving the way God made me.  I understand to be healthy is the key to any improve lifestyle.  I'm making the changes in my life to become everything God has planned for me.
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Outstanding!!! I'm living on the Promises of God and walking in the manifestation of those promises by FAITH.
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I just finished your book! It was a great reminder and I believe (sadly) accurate critique of what I have heard some refer to as "western" Christianity. I bet you either have people love it and say "that's everything I've been thinking" or people that are convicted by it and say "now Mark" ha ha ha!!! It was a nice firm reminder of who is the King and our standing in him but also good practical advice on raising a godly family (or I should say pitfalls to avoid). Personally, Erik and I have had good long discussions about the issue of "sports" in our family and we are still discussing it. When I read through that section I really had to check my heart a few times! It was great. I think the other interesting part was the survey about quality time spent with God. I think my numbers were 15/15 when divided over a week and when I was calculating it I remember thinking "wow, is this really all the dedicated time I spend with God"?! In the mommy-hood season of life I feel like I depend so much on the depth of relationship I built with God in my teen/20's and I have really taken to heart Paul saying "pray continually" because I do connect to Jesus through prayer all day long in for many reasons, even if just to say in my mind while making a bottle "I love you Jesus". It was hard for me to look at those # and not get sad longing for the days when I could spend hours and hours uninterrupted with Jesus. All this to say I'm learning really the value of time and the importance of fighting for that time with Jesus in the midst of the "cares and the worries of this world". I really feel the pull of that truth in this season.
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I'm buying a copy to give to my pastor. The last few chapters discuss STARTLING statistics that this is not a problem that I deal with alone, or along with a handful of people; this is an epidemic in the church! I'm going to ask my pastor to read it, and when the Spirit guides him that it's the right time for our church, I pray there will be a sermon series on good stewardship of our bodies. A few like-minded friends and I will plan to host related activities, perhaps a Bible study, or a fitness group, or a healthy cooking group - whatever God leads us to when He knows the time is right.
From a personal perspective, I learned a lot and I know that I've grown - but I also know this is a book that I will re-read often as I continue to train myself to take better care of the body God has given me.