Ruthless: Knowing the God Who Fights for You

by Bo Stern

Nothing reveals the gaps in our theology like a big, bad battle. When we are faced with a larger-than-life giant, we soon discover what we truly believe about God's willingness and ability to defend us. In her first book, Beautiful Battlefields, Bo Stern discussed the ways her family's battle with ALS has made them stronger and more effective than they have ever been--crediting the mercy of God and a solid understanding of His character. She'd studied His track record. She'd fastened herself to what she knew to be true of Him and refused to budge. These core truths about our Commander have become the sustaining force through her family's struggles. While their theology has grown increasingly simple, it has also grown increasingly strong.

In her new book, Ruthless, Bo's theology gets wonderfully practical as readers discover what God does for them and through them during "battles" they are engaged in. Ruthless helps readers to see God's character in those battles and understand how He ruthlessly fights for them.

Genres: Faith

144 pages, ebook

First published December 17, 2013

Reviews

[Rocky Henriques · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wish I could give more than 5 stars!

What a blessing this book has been to my soul! The struggles the author and her family have been through have been transformed by God into rich blessings for others. I highly recommend this book for the Christian engaged in the battlefield of life...and I guess that's all of us. Do yourself a great favor and start reading this book today.

[Sue Langley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well worth re-reading as new battles arise!

[Jeni · Rating 5 out of 5]

There are only a few books that I've read in my life that are so stuffed with profound truths and insights that I find myself returning to them again and again. This book is the latest. Bo Stern's ability to take familiar theology and glean a fresh and powerful lesson from it is so inspiring and exciting. I'm left wanting to re-read each chapter! Her writing makes me feel like she knows me...understands me, like a wiser sister offering wisdom and guidance from a lifetime of experience and study. Yet her sense of humor and skills as a clever wordsmith make her exhortations relatable and accessible. She writes of her pain with honesty and transparency, but always leaves the reader with a sense of Lord's beauty and love.

I'm so thankful that Bo allows us in to her world to learn of the incredible God that we serve.

I know this book will be a resource for me for many years to come. Each chapter contains a focus on timeless truths so helpful for living life to it's fullest. I highly recommend it!

[Straywolff · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book!
Bo Stern reminds us of the importance of getting to know the true character of God and allowing Him the credibility to enter into any level of distress we may be experiencing.
It's about really knowing that we are in God's mind at all times and that
He will never leave us alone in our suffering.
I was comforted many times while reading this book and would highly recommend it to others who just want to know where God is.
Bo Stern has written this book with true commitment and a desire to bring comfort to others.
The urgency of this message does not waver, even in the midst of her own deep suffering.
I love this book, and I love the author for her great sacrifice to me and everyone who will read "RUTHLESS".

[Susan Wessinger · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book for its practical truths and encouragement. Bo has such a unique writing style and easy way to challenge you where you didn't know you were being challenged! Ruthless explores how I can tap into the God who fights for me. I loved the "Pondering" section at the end of each chapter because I was able to digest and apply the truths I was learning!

[Katie Rohwer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Truth! This is a great daily devotional. Bo includes some great scripture and thoughtful questions at the end of each chapter. This would be a great book to go through with a good friend or small group!