Loving Christ

by Joseph M. Stowell

Using stories from the Gospel of Luke, the president of Moody Bible Institute show readers how to rekindle their passion for Christ.

Genres: Christian Living, Spirituality

208 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2000

About the author

Dr. Joseph M. Stowell serves as the 11th President of Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Comprised of approximately 2500 undergraduate and graduate students, Cornerstone is a Christ-centered university with a passion for global influence through the transforming power of the gospel. The University is committed to creating an environment where students thrive both spiritually and intellectually as they prepare themselves to influence our world as followers of Jesus.

An internationally recognized conference speaker, Joe has also written numerous books including "The Trouble with Jesus, Simply Jesus and You, The Upside of Down" and "Eternity." Joe also serves with RBC Ministries, partnering in media productions, writing, and outreach to pastors. His "Strength for the Journey" web ministry, www.getmorestrength.org, features daily devotionals, weekly messages and commentary, downloadable Bible study curriculum, and an audio library of his most requested messages. Joe serves on the Board of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Wheaton College, and has a distinguished career in higher education and church leadership.

From 1987-2005, he served as the president of Moody Bible Institute, and as teaching pastor at the 10,000-member Harvest Bible Chapel in suburban Chicago from 2005 to early 2008 prior to assuming the presidency at Cornerstone University. He is a graduate of Cedarville University and Dallas Theological Seminary and was honored with a doctor of divinity degree from The Master's College in 1987. Joe and his wife Martie are the parents of three adult children and ten grandchildren.

Reviews

[D · Rating 4 out of 5]

Joseph M. Stowell does an excellent job of taking several well-known examples out of the Bible and expanding on how not only Jesus showed love, but how others did/did not show love to Him. The book reminds us all not just to always be constantly striving to do good works, but to make sure that our motives are not for our own selfish gain, and also not to feel compelled to brag about them. I've been a Christian for many years, and yet by reading this book, I gained some new insights on where my own personal weaknesses were, and the complete depth of love portrayed throughout the Bible. I realized that most of of us don't relate to the woman who was a sinner, but we all are. We also don't relate to the Pharisee who thought he was better than the general population, but we all do act like that at some time and point in our lives. And, without disclosing too much more of the book, the examples of how Christ can test you to see if you are truly being Christ-like to others was heartwarming and did make me stop long enough to ask myself, "Am I really doing all I should be doing to be Christ-like?" If you are a Christian who has lost your joy in your life, you definitely should read this book. If you are searching for answers, you should read as well. It's definitely a book I wouldn't mind giving as a gift.

[Alex Monseth · Rating 5 out of 5]

So good!

[Irina Trancă · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simply written, but thought-provoking.