Lord, Make My Life a Miracle

by Raymond C. Ortlund Sr., Anne Ortlund

Ray Ortlund was tired of being an ordinary pastor at an ordinary church. In a scene that seems right out of a Charles Sheldon book, Ortlund stood in front of his congregation and asked them to make a commitment—a commitment to God, to the church, and to the work. He called this little ragtag band of Christians the Company of the Committed, something happened—a spark set fire to an ember. A few years later there was no small group with a catchy name because the entire church had become a Company of the Committed. Like Ray, many Christians desire to be more than ordinary; they wish their lives to be a miracle. In their classic book, Ray and Anne tell how one band of Christians transformed their lives, their church, and their community.

Genres: Christianity

144 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1995

Reviews

[Jonathan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great little book that is as timely as ever. Being part of the "company of the committed" we have relationship with God, participate in the body (church) and care for the world. I was helped by Ortlund's call to live by priorities and may the Lord work that in our day!

[Shanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sometimes you just need a wise and winsome voice in your head reminding you of what is important. This book is a cheerful encouragement to center your life around God, commit to the body of Believers, and from that go out into the world to do good. It sounds simple, but a life that does it is truly a miracle! May God use this book and many like it to expand His kingdom in the world today.

[Andy Ardern · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really great devotional-style read for my soul. Only one paragraph I didn't really like. You can see how his grandchildren didn't fall far from the tree of gospel fruitfulness in Ortlund's life. This may make it into a yearly rotation read.