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hidingzeus's review
informative
medium-paced
3.75
I do feel as though the title promises more than what was delivered. I would have liked to have more exploration in that vein.
midwifereading's review
3.0
Positives:
1) His heart for the poor and addressing God's command to care for them in a convicting, realistic way. I agreed with him wholeheartedly on his "I will not give that which costs me nothing" stance, and it's about time someone said it out loud.
2) His heart for global missions. Though I don't agree fully with applying his personal convictions to all Christians, I do agree with the premise that we need to be mindful of expanding our personal mission fields by looking for opportunities beyond our own family and community whenever we can. That will look different for every believer, but I think it's biblical to keep our eyes and hearts open to what God might ask of us - no matter how "radical" it is.
3) His genuine passion to follow the heart of God, and the call on his life. His humility too, is evident. He's truly not out for self-glorification. He really does seem to follow his own convictions with all his heart, and I enjoyed being drawn into that passion, which spurred me to examine my own heart prayerfully and ask God where I can do better.
4) His one-year challenge. I think that can be a valuable tool for believers who aren't sure where to start.
Negatives:
The main one, I think, is his application of his own personal conviction to all Christians. The PRINCIPLES he addresses are sound and biblical, but the application may look different in different lives.
Overall, I think it's a valuable read for any believer that might pick it up. Still, don't take it it as Scripture, because it's NOT Scripture. It's just a book written by a man. No divine inspiration here. Still, it was worth the read, and I found a lot of nuggets to take away, examine, pray about, and apply to my own life.
1) His heart for the poor and addressing God's command to care for them in a convicting, realistic way. I agreed with him wholeheartedly on his "I will not give that which costs me nothing" stance, and it's about time someone said it out loud.
2) His heart for global missions. Though I don't agree fully with applying his personal convictions to all Christians, I do agree with the premise that we need to be mindful of expanding our personal mission fields by looking for opportunities beyond our own family and community whenever we can. That will look different for every believer, but I think it's biblical to keep our eyes and hearts open to what God might ask of us - no matter how "radical" it is.
3) His genuine passion to follow the heart of God, and the call on his life. His humility too, is evident. He's truly not out for self-glorification. He really does seem to follow his own convictions with all his heart, and I enjoyed being drawn into that passion, which spurred me to examine my own heart prayerfully and ask God where I can do better.
4) His one-year challenge. I think that can be a valuable tool for believers who aren't sure where to start.
Negatives:
The main one, I think, is his application of his own personal conviction to all Christians. The PRINCIPLES he addresses are sound and biblical, but the application may look different in different lives.
Overall, I think it's a valuable read for any believer that might pick it up. Still, don't take it it as Scripture, because it's NOT Scripture. It's just a book written by a man. No divine inspiration here. Still, it was worth the read, and I found a lot of nuggets to take away, examine, pray about, and apply to my own life.
d_nanner14's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
greaydean's review
4.0
Pretty well written. Leads to pretty conventional wisdom about how to live as a committed believer in the calling of Christ. He comes at from the reverse angle instead of saying what to do and why, he sort of builds up the reasons and ends up with the classic formula. There is nothing wrong with this. I even think he does a good job of reminding a follower to recommit themselves to these principals. I'd recommend it, but with a warning. Don't read it and expect that you will feel comfortable not changing some.
stepanana's review
3.0
This book was just ok. While I did enjoy that Platt made some decent points and challenged the readers with an "experiment" at the end of the book -- many of the things that he says have been said before. The last chapter is probably the best one.
awilsonmomof2's review
4.0
A book every Believer should read....AFTER they spend time in the Word. :-) Thanks David!!!!
elijah_renz's review
challenging
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
bada bing bada boom, let’s get out of the upper room. and tell the world the Gospel, i mean, COME. ON. i was really inspired to consider how i am living materially and financially, something that i am too often worried about. i want to get rid of my things and utilize my money more purposefully.
maryederrett's review
5.0
Makes you rethink church today and what Jesus really means when he says to follow him. Another life changing book.