Monday, October 5, 2009

Extraordinary, by John Bevere

Isn’t it true that we long to see the extraordinary, experience the extraordinary, do the extraordinary? Yet, so often we settle for mediocrity when greatness is within our grasp.

Why are we drawn to stories of heroic triumph over seemingly impossible circumstances? In our fascination with adventure movies, superheroes, and tales of incredible human feats, do we reveal an inherent desire for something larger and greater in life? Maybe what we think is a need to escape or be entertained is actually a God inspired longing…for the extraordinary.

Best-selling author John Bevere reveals how all of us were “meant for more,” extraordinarily created and intended for a life that is anything but ordinary. Here is the roadmap for yo

ur journey of transformation. You are marked for a life that far surpasses the usual definiti
ons of success or fulfillment.

Isn’t it time to pursue your extraordinary life

Though the title may sound like it, this is not a "health & wealth" book. The author does make the case that God has a plan for all of us - not just the well-known and popular Christians.

An interesting thought he brought out is that God loves us all unconditionally - that we can do nothing to make Him love us more or less, but it is up to us how much He is pleased with us. Bevere points out that even Christians will be judged some day on our works.

Also of note, the author talks about his struggle with lust and pornography, and how God can deliver us from any sin, not just the "nice sins."

I recommend this book. John Bevere does a good job of showing us that serving God is an adventure, and we don't need to lead a hum-drum life. Yes, we will still face troubles and trials, but we serve an extraordinary God, and through Him, we can live an extraordinary life.

Available from RandomHouse.com

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