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3.42 AVERAGE
3.42 AVERAGE
great little pick me up with lots of reminders on how to be a good Christian. Easy to read, but I will need to refer to it to remember it all.
My husband picked up this book in the airport to read while on a business trip. When he brought it home, I decided to read it. Even though it isn't the genre I would normally pick for myself, I was pleasantly surprised.
If you are unfamiliar with the author, Jay Payleitner, this book is written in his style of 52 Things books. Some of his others include 52 Things Daughters Need from their Dads and 52 Things to Pray for Your Kids. Payleitner writes in short 2-3 page easy-to-read chapters. He is down-to-earth, honest, and heartfelt in his message. I sincerely appreciated his candor throughout the book.
I am a person who loves it when authors weave quotes into a story. Payleitner effectively quotes biblical scripture to support the main points of each chapter. He also quotes both religious and world leaders with respect to the existence of God.
*SPOILER ALERT* This is not your typical "bucket list" type book. It is written in checklist style with a list of goals such as: Get Schooled at the County Fair, Go to Funerals, and Be Your Brothers Keeper (just to name a few).
My favorite chapter focused on living with the fruit of the spirit: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-Control.
These goals are designed to make an impact in your life, and relationship with God. The purpose of the book can be found in the very last part of the 52nd chapter. To quote the author:
All the previous chapters may be summed up in action points described in a few key verses:
"Seek first his kingdom" (Matthew 6:33).
"Commit your works to the Lord" (Proverbs 16:3 NASB).
"I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me" (Galatians 2:20).
"Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation" (Mark 16:15)
"Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God" (1 Corinthians 10:31)"
If you are looking for an awe-inspiring list of items to add to your bucket list, like sky-diving or traveling the world by sailboat, you may be disappointed. (Although the author does dedicate one short chapter to adding things like: volunteering in a soup kitchen, visiting the holy land, and looking up in the Sistine Chapel to your actual bucket list). However, if you are looking for easy-to-digest biblical content for reflection, this book may be for you.
If you are unfamiliar with the author, Jay Payleitner, this book is written in his style of 52 Things books. Some of his others include 52 Things Daughters Need from their Dads and 52 Things to Pray for Your Kids. Payleitner writes in short 2-3 page easy-to-read chapters. He is down-to-earth, honest, and heartfelt in his message. I sincerely appreciated his candor throughout the book.
I am a person who loves it when authors weave quotes into a story. Payleitner effectively quotes biblical scripture to support the main points of each chapter. He also quotes both religious and world leaders with respect to the existence of God.
*SPOILER ALERT* This is not your typical "bucket list" type book. It is written in checklist style with a list of goals such as: Get Schooled at the County Fair, Go to Funerals, and Be Your Brothers Keeper (just to name a few).
My favorite chapter focused on living with the fruit of the spirit: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-Control.
These goals are designed to make an impact in your life, and relationship with God. The purpose of the book can be found in the very last part of the 52nd chapter. To quote the author:
All the previous chapters may be summed up in action points described in a few key verses:
"Seek first his kingdom" (Matthew 6:33).
"Commit your works to the Lord" (Proverbs 16:3 NASB).
"I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me" (Galatians 2:20).
"Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation" (Mark 16:15)
"Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God" (1 Corinthians 10:31)"
If you are looking for an awe-inspiring list of items to add to your bucket list, like sky-diving or traveling the world by sailboat, you may be disappointed. (Although the author does dedicate one short chapter to adding things like: volunteering in a soup kitchen, visiting the holy land, and looking up in the Sistine Chapel to your actual bucket list). However, if you are looking for easy-to-digest biblical content for reflection, this book may be for you.
Wasn’t what I expected / that great. Didn’t agree necessarily with what he said either.