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The Advantage of Average: Anyone Can Do the Most Important Things
Anyone can do the most important things.It's pressing in on us from all the pressure to be amazing. But have you ever considered that there might be an advantage to being... average?In a world obsessed with "amazing," join pastor Mark Arant in exploring the ways that Christians can live differently, embracing the fact that none of us is really a big deal. We don't have to be extraordinary to live the good life. Jesus has shown us the way, and anybody can get in on it.
111 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 14, 2023
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December 21, 2023
I think in two ways Mark's message is timely for the church and the younger generation.
1. Within Christianity lies the tension of being humble miracle workers. God has made us His ambassadors whom He works powerfully through and yet we like Paul can be counted as the worst of sinners. I think in Christianity past, the path to maintaining humility often was to belittle oneself into destroying any semblance of pride (ex. The Diary of David Brainerd's constant "I am a worm"). Mark's cry to be okay with average is probably a healthier answer to the pride and sin in our lives mixed with the great calling we have been given. It fits more in line with CS Lewis' famous quote, "Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less." I appreciate that.
2. As we continue to grow into a global culture, the "anyone can be a celebrity" culture will only grow worse and worse. Mark's message flies directly in the face of what is being thrown at us from every angle of this world which, sadly, often includes the church even if unintentionally.
Now for my personal thoughts, I really liked this book. Not because it was the best writing or had a jaw-dropping brand new message because, honestly, in terms of these categories it's nothing special. But I really enjoyed it and would recommend it because on every page it advocates for the true, simple, humble faith that I believe God is most pleased with and that the world needs to see.
Good work Mark.
1. Within Christianity lies the tension of being humble miracle workers. God has made us His ambassadors whom He works powerfully through and yet we like Paul can be counted as the worst of sinners. I think in Christianity past, the path to maintaining humility often was to belittle oneself into destroying any semblance of pride (ex. The Diary of David Brainerd's constant "I am a worm"). Mark's cry to be okay with average is probably a healthier answer to the pride and sin in our lives mixed with the great calling we have been given. It fits more in line with CS Lewis' famous quote, "Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less." I appreciate that.
2. As we continue to grow into a global culture, the "anyone can be a celebrity" culture will only grow worse and worse. Mark's message flies directly in the face of what is being thrown at us from every angle of this world which, sadly, often includes the church even if unintentionally.
Now for my personal thoughts, I really liked this book. Not because it was the best writing or had a jaw-dropping brand new message because, honestly, in terms of these categories it's nothing special. But I really enjoyed it and would recommend it because on every page it advocates for the true, simple, humble faith that I believe God is most pleased with and that the world needs to see.
Good work Mark.
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