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Honest to God
144p paperback, very good condition, light traces of use, a few light pencil marks in margins, binding firm, good used copy
224 pages, Paperback
First published March 21, 2012
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October 1, 2012
Having long felt an ever present sense of the lack of honesty in the Church today, I grabbed this book when it came available as a free download. I was not disappointed. If you are looking for a fresh voice on the subject of getting real with God, you'll love this book.
In the beginning of "Honest to God", the author gives the reason for writing the book. He was struck by one sentence, one thought that overshadowed everything else until he came to grips with it. That's happened to me and I'm sure many of us.
The statement was: "Honesty is not an end in itself—it is a means to our own transformation." I must admit that sentence didn't grab me but reading what that one sentence did for the author and how it drove him to examine all aspects of honesty was absolutely refreshing.
Part One of the book levels the playing the field by discussing what honesty truly looks like, why its important and even deals with the issue of the good and bad of guilt and shame.
Parts Two and Three were talk of what prevents us from getting brutally honest and what it looks like when we do.
The last part, Chapters 12-15 as well as the Epilogue are encouraging and I think my favorite parts of the book because it shines the light on how being brutally honest wakes up a sense of freedom in us.
I loved this book. It's not for everyone because many of the chapters expose the layers of pretending we wear. But, if you are looking to get free, to know what it's like to be really honest before God, pick this one up.
Reviewed by: Keiki Hendrix
Reviewed for: The Vessel Project
In the beginning of "Honest to God", the author gives the reason for writing the book. He was struck by one sentence, one thought that overshadowed everything else until he came to grips with it. That's happened to me and I'm sure many of us.
The statement was: "Honesty is not an end in itself—it is a means to our own transformation." I must admit that sentence didn't grab me but reading what that one sentence did for the author and how it drove him to examine all aspects of honesty was absolutely refreshing.
Part One of the book levels the playing the field by discussing what honesty truly looks like, why its important and even deals with the issue of the good and bad of guilt and shame.
Parts Two and Three were talk of what prevents us from getting brutally honest and what it looks like when we do.
The last part, Chapters 12-15 as well as the Epilogue are encouraging and I think my favorite parts of the book because it shines the light on how being brutally honest wakes up a sense of freedom in us.
I loved this book. It's not for everyone because many of the chapters expose the layers of pretending we wear. But, if you are looking to get free, to know what it's like to be really honest before God, pick this one up.
Reviewed by: Keiki Hendrix
Reviewed for: The Vessel Project
February 11, 2021
Every Christian should read this book. Young or old. New to the faith or a seasoned believer. You just have to be honest about how much you need to hear this message...
July 18, 2019
Raw and unhindered
God already sees the true me so why not talk to Him about it. A great book with solid principles and great examples explaining how to follow through.
God already sees the true me so why not talk to Him about it. A great book with solid principles and great examples explaining how to follow through.
July 17, 2014
Honest to God is a well-written book that contains many important truths to keep in mind. On more than one occasion tears welled up in my eyes as the author, Josh Weidmann, drew my attention to the amazing grace of God. I was especially encouraged by reading the Canyon's Edge parable in chapter 11.
I disagree with a few minor details. For example, on page 32 (kindle Loc 399), Weidmann claims that God cursed Adam and Eve. Although God's punishment upon them was curse-like, God specifically claims to curse only Satan and the ground (Gen. 3:15 & 17), not Adam and Eve. Cain was the first human to be cursed (Gen. 4:11).
Additionally, on page 72 (Kindle Loc 936), Weidmann seems to suggest that the recognition that one is "not good enough" necessitates riding "the woe-is-me train all the way to I'm-a-Loserville." I believe, however, that truly no one is good enough, yet this makes God's grace all the more amazing! I don't cry "woe-is-me" when I recognize that I'm not good enough; rather, I praise God for His redeeming grace and mercy in causing me to be born again!
On page 108 (Kindle Loc 1400), Weidmann claims that God's love is the most important of His attributes, "without which [our] picture of who God is will always be incomplete." Although I believe God's love is without a doubt important, I don't believe it's true to say that His love is the most important of His attributes. I believe all His attributes—including His holiness and sovereignty—are equal in importance, and therefore every one of His attributes is necessary to have a complete picture of who God is.
Finally, I've never been comfortable with the idea that we—God's creation—allow and/or grant God permission to do things. Yet Weidmann says that we allow God to bring us healing and wholeness when we open our heart to Him (pg. 137; Kindle Loc 1792), and that we grant Him "control to teach, guide, comfort, and empower [our] spiritual journey" (pg. 141; Kindle Loc 1849). If God has chosen us before the foundation of the world to make us holy and blameless (Eph. 1:4), and if God has predestined us to be conformed into the image of His Son (Rom. 8:29), then I don't believe He needs our permission to heal and make us whole, or to take control of our spiritual journey.
Over all, I would recommend reading this book. The issue of honesty truly is of utmost importance.
I disagree with a few minor details. For example, on page 32 (kindle Loc 399), Weidmann claims that God cursed Adam and Eve. Although God's punishment upon them was curse-like, God specifically claims to curse only Satan and the ground (Gen. 3:15 & 17), not Adam and Eve. Cain was the first human to be cursed (Gen. 4:11).
Additionally, on page 72 (Kindle Loc 936), Weidmann seems to suggest that the recognition that one is "not good enough" necessitates riding "the woe-is-me train all the way to I'm-a-Loserville." I believe, however, that truly no one is good enough, yet this makes God's grace all the more amazing! I don't cry "woe-is-me" when I recognize that I'm not good enough; rather, I praise God for His redeeming grace and mercy in causing me to be born again!
On page 108 (Kindle Loc 1400), Weidmann claims that God's love is the most important of His attributes, "without which [our] picture of who God is will always be incomplete." Although I believe God's love is without a doubt important, I don't believe it's true to say that His love is the most important of His attributes. I believe all His attributes—including His holiness and sovereignty—are equal in importance, and therefore every one of His attributes is necessary to have a complete picture of who God is.
Finally, I've never been comfortable with the idea that we—God's creation—allow and/or grant God permission to do things. Yet Weidmann says that we allow God to bring us healing and wholeness when we open our heart to Him (pg. 137; Kindle Loc 1792), and that we grant Him "control to teach, guide, comfort, and empower [our] spiritual journey" (pg. 141; Kindle Loc 1849). If God has chosen us before the foundation of the world to make us holy and blameless (Eph. 1:4), and if God has predestined us to be conformed into the image of His Son (Rom. 8:29), then I don't believe He needs our permission to heal and make us whole, or to take control of our spiritual journey.
Over all, I would recommend reading this book. The issue of honesty truly is of utmost importance.
November 6, 2013
Are you being honest to God?
Let’s face it – sometimes we’re not always honest. In a superficial world that’s all about keeping up appearances, it can be hard to let down your guard. It leaves you open to rejection, vulnerable- but it’s also crucially important to a healthy relationship. Honesty is the key to trust, and to our faith.
Josh Weidmann shares his life experiences of learning how to open up to God, and sharing his true thoughts and feelings with Him. He explains that God doesn’t want us to be pretenders, He wants us to tell Him what’s really on our hearts and minds.As Weidmann states in his book, ”Raw honesty requires me to bare my soul before a holy God.”
If we want a healthy relationship with God, we need to get real with Him. God knows all about our shortcomings, our doubts and our worries- and He loves us anyway. That’s what grace is all about. Why not let God into those dark corners in our hearts that we try so foolishly to hide from Him, so that He can comfort us and help us with our problems?
Honest To God is an inspiring book that encourages us to get real with God and with ourselves. Weidmann’s down-to-earth approach to this sensitive subject, emphasizing the grace of God and the surety of His love, makes this book a pleasure to read. If you are looking for a closer relationship with God, this book is an excellent place to start!
I received a free copy of this book through Moody Publishers in exchange for an honest review.
Check out this review on my blog:EpicBookQuest.wordpress.com
Let’s face it – sometimes we’re not always honest. In a superficial world that’s all about keeping up appearances, it can be hard to let down your guard. It leaves you open to rejection, vulnerable- but it’s also crucially important to a healthy relationship. Honesty is the key to trust, and to our faith.
Josh Weidmann shares his life experiences of learning how to open up to God, and sharing his true thoughts and feelings with Him. He explains that God doesn’t want us to be pretenders, He wants us to tell Him what’s really on our hearts and minds.As Weidmann states in his book, ”Raw honesty requires me to bare my soul before a holy God.”
If we want a healthy relationship with God, we need to get real with Him. God knows all about our shortcomings, our doubts and our worries- and He loves us anyway. That’s what grace is all about. Why not let God into those dark corners in our hearts that we try so foolishly to hide from Him, so that He can comfort us and help us with our problems?
Honest To God is an inspiring book that encourages us to get real with God and with ourselves. Weidmann’s down-to-earth approach to this sensitive subject, emphasizing the grace of God and the surety of His love, makes this book a pleasure to read. If you are looking for a closer relationship with God, this book is an excellent place to start!
I received a free copy of this book through Moody Publishers in exchange for an honest review.
Check out this review on my blog:EpicBookQuest.wordpress.com
August 4, 2014
I have been reading Honest to God, by Josh Weidmann for what seems like months. In fact, my review is way past overdue. It is no secret that I have walked away from living a strict fundamental life. A life that is full of hypocrisy. A life that made me unhappy. I was never good enough.
My fault.
I compared myself to all the other moms in the church and I just did not fit in. I wasn’t as thin, my husband wasn’t as loving, we didn’t make enough money to go on the mission trips.
Honest to God is about being brutally honest with a Gracious God. So I would pick up this book and put it right back down. I was living a lie. I was a phoney. I hated everything about this life. There wasn’t much fun. Especially as a mom.
I decided to start Honest to God back over and make myself read it.
Really read it.
I am glad i did.
It was time to be Honest to God.
Honest to God is a great book. It brought me to my knees throughout while reading it, and even after I was done reading for the day, I often came back to it via my thoughts to meditate on what I had read.
When you are truly honest to God, It is impossible to stay the same. ~Josh Weidmann
One of my favorite chapters in Honest to God is, Chapter 13, The Process of Purging. Josh writes, the primary purpose of purging is transformation.
I give Honest to God, by Josh Weidmann 5 stars. I think it is a thought-provoking book. I truly do. I think it is a must read for any Christian, but especially those that have been put off by fundamental religion.
I received Honest to God, by Josh Weidmann from Moody Publishers, for free in hopes I would write an honest review here on my blog.
My fault.
I compared myself to all the other moms in the church and I just did not fit in. I wasn’t as thin, my husband wasn’t as loving, we didn’t make enough money to go on the mission trips.
Honest to God is about being brutally honest with a Gracious God. So I would pick up this book and put it right back down. I was living a lie. I was a phoney. I hated everything about this life. There wasn’t much fun. Especially as a mom.
I decided to start Honest to God back over and make myself read it.
Really read it.
I am glad i did.
It was time to be Honest to God.
Honest to God is a great book. It brought me to my knees throughout while reading it, and even after I was done reading for the day, I often came back to it via my thoughts to meditate on what I had read.
When you are truly honest to God, It is impossible to stay the same. ~Josh Weidmann
One of my favorite chapters in Honest to God is, Chapter 13, The Process of Purging. Josh writes, the primary purpose of purging is transformation.
I give Honest to God, by Josh Weidmann 5 stars. I think it is a thought-provoking book. I truly do. I think it is a must read for any Christian, but especially those that have been put off by fundamental religion.
I received Honest to God, by Josh Weidmann from Moody Publishers, for free in hopes I would write an honest review here on my blog.
January 2, 2013
Some very good points made, and the personal illustrations used did keep me interested, but I found myself losing interest toward the end. I definitely gleaned some good advice along the way, and I can see how it has the potential to impact some readers.
December 15, 2012
[free nook book]
January 21, 2013
I love the ease with which he writes and not so ironically the honesty with which he shares. A lot of times while reading I felt like I was nodding my head yes in total agreement with him.
March 28, 2013
I like the call to be real with God, to let Him make you all He sees you can be. Honesty brings about transformation. Amen.
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