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Only God: Change Your Story, Change the World
Experience firsthand how Only God can use you—and the local church—to transform people, communities, the world. . . in an extraordinary way! You’ll come away with a renewed sense of purpose, as you read Dwight Mason’s powerful, life-altering message of hope. Get ready to let God work in and through you to change your world!
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254 pages, Paperback
First published February 1, 2013
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June 23, 2017
What did I think? I think you should only read this book if you want to be inspired. No matter where you are in life....you can make an impact on the world around you. A lot is directed at leadership roles, but I found I can apply a lot to my family life as well...Not to mention life in general.
I keep asking God to show me what he wants me to do, and for Him to put me on His path. Well, Dwight made me realize I need to take a risk once in a while and show some faith. Words are just words, it's my actions that count. My personal Only God story to this point in my life would raise eyebrows and turn heads. I just never realized how much of an impact I could have by telling it.
I do attend NewPointe Community Church and am blessed to get to hear pastor Dwight speak on Sundays. However, this was an unbiased review because this isn't a genre that I usually pick up or particularly enjoy. At all. That I read the whole thing AND enjoyed it speaks volumes. I'm a pretty harsh critic when it comes to the books I read.
My story changed for me in January 2013...now I'm about to change my world.
I keep asking God to show me what he wants me to do, and for Him to put me on His path. Well, Dwight made me realize I need to take a risk once in a while and show some faith. Words are just words, it's my actions that count. My personal Only God story to this point in my life would raise eyebrows and turn heads. I just never realized how much of an impact I could have by telling it.
I do attend NewPointe Community Church and am blessed to get to hear pastor Dwight speak on Sundays. However, this was an unbiased review because this isn't a genre that I usually pick up or particularly enjoy. At all. That I read the whole thing AND enjoyed it speaks volumes. I'm a pretty harsh critic when it comes to the books I read.
My story changed for me in January 2013...now I'm about to change my world.
April 13, 2013
Only God begged to be read by me. This book is what my blog is all about. Sharing your Only God story with the world so others will see there is hope for them. Our stories are not for us but for others to encounter the glory of God.
Dwight gives practical steps to take so you can write your Only God story. At the end of every chapter are Action Steps. I recommend doing them because they will enable you to really think through your story and maybe even discover something you never knew was buried within you.
Think you don't have an Only God story? You would be wrong. We all do and Dwight addresses that in his book.
I think my favorite chapter was Chapter 9: Helping Your Children Write a Great Story. I loved this as it gave me ideas about how I can point my children in the direction of writing a great Only God story right now.
There is also a chapter on building a team God story, I am thinking of elders in the church, or different ministries. It made me reflect on how am I building up the worship team I lead, am I helping them construct an Only God story?
I am in total agreement with Dwight as he shared his passion in this book because, as you know if you read my blog, I love sharing my Only God story.
I hope you'll grab a copy of this book and start working on your Only God story and then share it!
An egalley of this book was given to me from netgalley.com in exchange for an honest review.
Dwight gives practical steps to take so you can write your Only God story. At the end of every chapter are Action Steps. I recommend doing them because they will enable you to really think through your story and maybe even discover something you never knew was buried within you.
Think you don't have an Only God story? You would be wrong. We all do and Dwight addresses that in his book.
I think my favorite chapter was Chapter 9: Helping Your Children Write a Great Story. I loved this as it gave me ideas about how I can point my children in the direction of writing a great Only God story right now.
There is also a chapter on building a team God story, I am thinking of elders in the church, or different ministries. It made me reflect on how am I building up the worship team I lead, am I helping them construct an Only God story?
I am in total agreement with Dwight as he shared his passion in this book because, as you know if you read my blog, I love sharing my Only God story.
I hope you'll grab a copy of this book and start working on your Only God story and then share it!
An egalley of this book was given to me from netgalley.com in exchange for an honest review.
May 27, 2013
An inspirational and encouraging book that will inspire you to examine your story and see how God can work in your life. Filled with examples from the Bible and other sources, it also includes Dwight Mason's inspiring story and how he became pastor of his church in Ohio.
Every chapter is filled with anecdotes and ends with distinct and easy action steps. The book's progression is from finding faith in God to embracing change, sharing your story, helping your children and ending well. Dwight tells of starting life with a leg brace and a stutter and overcoming it to become an athlete and a public speaker.
Practical and inspiring.
Every chapter is filled with anecdotes and ends with distinct and easy action steps. The book's progression is from finding faith in God to embracing change, sharing your story, helping your children and ending well. Dwight tells of starting life with a leg brace and a stutter and overcoming it to become an athlete and a public speaker.
Practical and inspiring.
February 4, 2013
Loved this book. Dwight has a way of sharing his life story in a way that is humble and inspiring. This is a great book for Christian leaders, parents and students. We all have a story that is being written and he can change our story to help change the world. I highly recommend you take the time to read this book and apply the principles after each chapter. It can help you change your life.
March 22, 2013
There are very practical examples of how to begin literally writing it out as well as how to find the courage to share it. There are "only God" example stories shared as well as leadership model examples and advice on how to get the "right people in the right seat on the right bus.
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October 31, 2013
I love the story concept of living our lives. I preach it often. But this book was a lame attempt to use that. A book I would consider "evangelical junk." Who wants my copy?
July 31, 2014
After reading this I am taking action steps in my own life. Great read be a "World Changer."
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