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Activation: A Story of God's Transforming Power
Winner of the 2016 Henri Christian Literary Award for Best Non-Fiction!
When God decides to activate and transform your life, amazing adventures await. Join Adam Gellert and his family on a journey of incredible revelations and discoveries, and see how God desires to reveal His true nature to all of us, His children. Are you ready for your ACTIVATION?
When God decides to activate and transform your life, amazing adventures await. Join Adam Gellert and his family on a journey of incredible revelations and discoveries, and see how God desires to reveal His true nature to all of us, His children. Are you ready for your ACTIVATION?
150 pages, Paperback
First published July 8, 2016
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About the author
Adam Gellert
6 books48 followersAdam Gellert is an award-winning author and blogger. His first book, "Activation: A Story of God's Transforming Power," won the 2016 Henri Christian Literary Award for Best Non-Fiction. "Let's Get The Word Out! A Christian Book Marketing Guide," was released in April 2017, and he released the second edition of his grandfather's World War II memoirs, "Four Years: A Navy Medic's World War II Memories" in May 2017. Finally, his first children's book, "The Legend of Cypress River," was released in June 2017, and won the 2017 Christian Literary Award for Best Illustrator.
Adam lives in Southlake, Texas, and serves on the Freedom Ministry team at Gateway Church. Hs website can be found at adamgellert.com, along with a blog at activationmovement.com.
Adam lives in Southlake, Texas, and serves on the Freedom Ministry team at Gateway Church. Hs website can be found at adamgellert.com, along with a blog at activationmovement.com.
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July 5, 2017
I won a copy of this book during a Goodreads giveaway. I am under no obligation to leave a review or rating and do so voluntarily. I am paying it forward by passing this book along to a business organization that offers business skills, hope, and dreams to be used in their ministry.
August 25, 2016
I won this book through GoodReads First Read program.
Gellert uses his own life to show how God can work in the lives of those whose lives are activated to be used by Him. This book is Gellert's testimony. I was amazed at how close his dream of reassurance from God was to what I experienced years ago. It was nice to be reminded of God working in my life. I too often look to my present day circumstances and struggle to see God at work.
Years ago I had a very vivid dream. I had never had a dream like it before and I haven't had one like it since. I dreamt that Jesus was holding me like a little baby in His arms. I am convinced it was God getting me ready for what was to happen to me in the near future. God was showing me that He would take care of me and that He loved me. At the time I thought it was God encouraging me to start a men's Bible study group-which was a big step for me. I set up the group which 16 years later still meets every Monday night. However, looking back I saw that it was something even bigger.
About six months after I started my men's Bible study group, I was in a horrible car accident in which I lost my right leg above the knee and had a slight brain injury. I was in the hospital for 3 months. God worked through the guys in my Bible study to care for me. God was right by my side through all I went through with the healing and the rehabilitation. God then used what most would see as a horrible thing and brought good through it. He used the bad to help bring others to Him.
My life had been "activated" for God before my accident. I have seen many of the things Adam points out in his book. It was a good reminder to me of God's love in my life. Too often I don't see Him at work till I look back on things. His ways of bringing things are often not the way I had planned or prayed for. Yet when I look back I see that His ways were always better then my hopes and dreams.
I pray that all who read Adam's book can be activated for God's glory.
Gellert uses his own life to show how God can work in the lives of those whose lives are activated to be used by Him. This book is Gellert's testimony. I was amazed at how close his dream of reassurance from God was to what I experienced years ago. It was nice to be reminded of God working in my life. I too often look to my present day circumstances and struggle to see God at work.
Years ago I had a very vivid dream. I had never had a dream like it before and I haven't had one like it since. I dreamt that Jesus was holding me like a little baby in His arms. I am convinced it was God getting me ready for what was to happen to me in the near future. God was showing me that He would take care of me and that He loved me. At the time I thought it was God encouraging me to start a men's Bible study group-which was a big step for me. I set up the group which 16 years later still meets every Monday night. However, looking back I saw that it was something even bigger.
About six months after I started my men's Bible study group, I was in a horrible car accident in which I lost my right leg above the knee and had a slight brain injury. I was in the hospital for 3 months. God worked through the guys in my Bible study to care for me. God was right by my side through all I went through with the healing and the rehabilitation. God then used what most would see as a horrible thing and brought good through it. He used the bad to help bring others to Him.
My life had been "activated" for God before my accident. I have seen many of the things Adam points out in his book. It was a good reminder to me of God's love in my life. Too often I don't see Him at work till I look back on things. His ways of bringing things are often not the way I had planned or prayed for. Yet when I look back I see that His ways were always better then my hopes and dreams.
I pray that all who read Adam's book can be activated for God's glory.
October 3, 2016
I did win a signed copy of this book from the author through this Goodreads and would like to start with openly thanking anyone apart of that (website, author, publication, etceteria).
In honesty this wasn't quite what I expected - though I'm not sure what I was expecting. The writing style felt a lot more like I was reading a blog than anything else, and I know I wasn't expecting the first part (60 pages) to all be about them trying to start a family and have children.
I am not completely done the book in the way that I have not completed the devotionals that it ends with, but am enjoying having something to work through. I was already done half the he book before I discovered them, though I'm not sure I just missed them being mentioned in the beginning.
It will be cycled through me and my friends to be read, simply because I share all my books. I do hope it'll have a greater impact on them than it did for me, or if I ever do read it again in the future.
In honesty this wasn't quite what I expected - though I'm not sure what I was expecting. The writing style felt a lot more like I was reading a blog than anything else, and I know I wasn't expecting the first part (60 pages) to all be about them trying to start a family and have children.
I am not completely done the book in the way that I have not completed the devotionals that it ends with, but am enjoying having something to work through. I was already done half the he book before I discovered them, though I'm not sure I just missed them being mentioned in the beginning.
It will be cycled through me and my friends to be read, simply because I share all my books. I do hope it'll have a greater impact on them than it did for me, or if I ever do read it again in the future.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 24, 2016
I did get this book free of charge from good reads.
Awesome inspiring read! Struggles of infertility, pregnancy, miracles! Inspired to step boldly into what God is telling me, of Listening and seeking. Would be great bible study, has application questions and scripture reading in the back. Trust God in all circumstances and rely on faith !
Awesome inspiring read! Struggles of infertility, pregnancy, miracles! Inspired to step boldly into what God is telling me, of Listening and seeking. Would be great bible study, has application questions and scripture reading in the back. Trust God in all circumstances and rely on faith !
February 7, 2017
Pretty great. I won a copy through a Goodreads Giveaway and it was very enjoyable. I recommend it to anyone interested in deepening their faith or just seeing how others do it.
Check out my full review on my blog:
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Check out my full review on my blog:
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September 2, 2018
Adam Gellert had a major transformation in his life and has shared it in his book Activation: A Story of God's Transforming Power. It is a powerful story that could happen to anyone. Adam has a natural story telling style that is engaging and easy to read. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to see their faith grow.
August 26, 2016
I won this book in a recent Goodreads First Reads giveaway.
Although I am not a religious person, I did read this book. An interesting read and i do thank the author for giving me the opportunity to do so.
Although I am not a religious person, I did read this book. An interesting read and i do thank the author for giving me the opportunity to do so.
January 2, 2017
I will be working late this evening because I could not put this book down! Adam did a wonderful job putting into compelling stories his "activation". I cried, I laughed and I finished the book in one sitting! BRAVO Adam! I rate this one as a MUST READ!
August 22, 2016
Thought provoking book on God's power over your life. I won it in a contest and look forward to activating!
November 23, 2018
Easy read with lots of encouraging stories
Adam Gellert writes in a very open, honest and down to earth manner. He gives many stories from his walk with God. The ordeal he and his wife went through was heart rending but inspirational in showing how God was with them through all the dark days.
Adam Gellert writes in a very open, honest and down to earth manner. He gives many stories from his walk with God. The ordeal he and his wife went through was heart rending but inspirational in showing how God was with them through all the dark days.
September 5, 2016
I received this book from a goodreads giveaway.
First off, Thank you to the author for taking the time to send me a personalized copy of your book.
Secondly, Adam brings up so many issues that we all face on a daily basis. His method of Activating his faith, not being ashamed to share, being able to wear the loud t-shirt or bumper sticker is a lesson we should all hold dear.
Often times when people are in a bad situation they say that there's nothing that they can do to correct the problem. When in actuality, it takes only one Activation, to get the ball rolling.
First off, Thank you to the author for taking the time to send me a personalized copy of your book.
Secondly, Adam brings up so many issues that we all face on a daily basis. His method of Activating his faith, not being ashamed to share, being able to wear the loud t-shirt or bumper sticker is a lesson we should all hold dear.
Often times when people are in a bad situation they say that there's nothing that they can do to correct the problem. When in actuality, it takes only one Activation, to get the ball rolling.
August 6, 2016
Great testimony of God changing lives
Adam's personal account of God transforming his faith common to many of us into a faith more alive and actionable was inspiring. More than just an account, this book provides many ways to experience the same transforming power of God. The book is very understandable and easy to read with great exercises in the back of the book to help personalize your own activation. I enjoyed God's story in you, Adam.
Adam's personal account of God transforming his faith common to many of us into a faith more alive and actionable was inspiring. More than just an account, this book provides many ways to experience the same transforming power of God. The book is very understandable and easy to read with great exercises in the back of the book to help personalize your own activation. I enjoyed God's story in you, Adam.
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