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Daring to Live on the Edge: The Adventure of Faith and Finances
Loren Cunningham's dream began with a vision--waves of young people moving out across the continents announcing the Good News of Jesus Christ. Decades later, Loren's vision has grown into an interdenominational movement of Christians from around the world who are dedicated to presenting the gospel to this generation.
Loren speaks and teaches internationally, and his missionary travels have taken him to every nation on earth. Loren Cunningham illustrates that trusting God in every area, including finances, is not just for those Christians called into "full-time" ministry. Every Christian, regardless of vocation, can enter into the adventure of living by faith by firmly committing to obey God's will. A Christian who has experienced God's provision will be spoiled for the ordinary.
Loren speaks and teaches internationally, and his missionary travels have taken him to every nation on earth. Loren Cunningham illustrates that trusting God in every area, including finances, is not just for those Christians called into "full-time" ministry. Every Christian, regardless of vocation, can enter into the adventure of living by faith by firmly committing to obey God's will. A Christian who has experienced God's provision will be spoiled for the ordinary.
198 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1991
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August 2, 2014
I saw this book on top of a pile of free giveaway books at the school I worked at, and as soon as I read the title I knew it was for me. God knew I needed to read this book!
I recommend this book for all believers! It's not just for missionaries. Jesus told us we can't serve both God and money. When we choose to serve God, we still have to answer the question: What should we believe about money? Getting the right foundation of how God sees money, and what He wants us to think about it, is the key to knowing how we should use it. This book starts with what the Bible says about money.
From then on it is full of practical, biblical guidance. From the simple truth: Do not worry, to the practical details of giving, tithing, and raising support for missions, it answers all kinds of questions Christians often have about money. Plus, with countless stories of how God miraculously provided for the author and other YWAM missionaries, this is definitely a faith-building book. Reading this has filled me with courage for the missionary lifestyle that the Lord has called me to!
I recommend this book for all believers! It's not just for missionaries. Jesus told us we can't serve both God and money. When we choose to serve God, we still have to answer the question: What should we believe about money? Getting the right foundation of how God sees money, and what He wants us to think about it, is the key to knowing how we should use it. This book starts with what the Bible says about money.
From then on it is full of practical, biblical guidance. From the simple truth: Do not worry, to the practical details of giving, tithing, and raising support for missions, it answers all kinds of questions Christians often have about money. Plus, with countless stories of how God miraculously provided for the author and other YWAM missionaries, this is definitely a faith-building book. Reading this has filled me with courage for the missionary lifestyle that the Lord has called me to!
November 2, 2010
This book was recommended to me by my pastor when I was working full time in Christian ministry, and when my income came from people who supported me financially through the organization I was working for. So I found this book to be quite helpful and encouraging, especially when I was struggling with my financial support. Though there was things in here I had heard before from others, there was also more I had not heard, need to hear again or said in a different way. I would say anyone working in ministry and/or being supported through donations should definitely read this as well as those who aren't in the ministry field.
June 4, 2018
I think this book was aimed more towards adults, not people like me who are dependent on parents. It was overall a well written and informative book, but not very applicable to my life. Maybe I'll try it again in a few years.
March 7, 2024
I think every follower of Jesus should read this. It’s not a long, in-depth book, but lots of good advice, both general and practical, about how to handle money.
August 22, 2012
As always, Loren Cunningham's book is timely, relevant and challenging. With his typical combination of practical tips and real-life illustrations, this veteran missionary tells both the career minister and working man/woman how to trust God with every aspect of his/her finances and live a life of faith.
Giving is not just for the well-to-do, or those with "secular" jobs; it's also commanded for those whose support comes from donors. Conversely, just because you receive a regular paycheck doesn't mean you can spend your money any old way you please.
Learn how to hear from God and invest according to His prompting to see the kingdom of heaven advanced on earth, deepen your relationships with the Lord of the Harvest and fellow laborers, and experience blessings unlike anything you can imagine! And for those times when the resources seem lacking or delayed in coming, Loren suggests some great questions to ask to help determine a possible reason.
A must-have for any Christian library. Get extra copies to give to friends, so they, too can be challenged to "live life on the edge."
Giving is not just for the well-to-do, or those with "secular" jobs; it's also commanded for those whose support comes from donors. Conversely, just because you receive a regular paycheck doesn't mean you can spend your money any old way you please.
Learn how to hear from God and invest according to His prompting to see the kingdom of heaven advanced on earth, deepen your relationships with the Lord of the Harvest and fellow laborers, and experience blessings unlike anything you can imagine! And for those times when the resources seem lacking or delayed in coming, Loren suggests some great questions to ask to help determine a possible reason.
A must-have for any Christian library. Get extra copies to give to friends, so they, too can be challenged to "live life on the edge."
November 10, 2012
An exceptional and practical spiritual guidance book to help with people trusting in God with their finances and needs. Loren Cunningham gives readers great insight just how far trusting in God can really go for all our provisions. The book has many great examples of when situations are testing people and when turning to the Lord can make the ultimate difference. This book has been a revelation to me and I am sure to many other readers. Putting this sort of faith into practice does however come through the process of the journey and relationship with God. Living on the edge is a concept which can induce heavy doses of excitement, but when thinking of it as part of a consistent lifestyle it goes beyond sheer awe and amazement. Highly recommended!
July 29, 2010
A well-written book about God's miraculous provision in times of trial and testing. Cunningham cites example after example of how God responds in faith to those who trust him, even when logic says otherwise. No one in Cunningham's movement, Youth With a Mission, draws a salary, including Cunningham himself. All must rely on the generosity of others. Cunningham shows how trusting in God can be liberating.
January 18, 2015
This was an excellent and encouraging book! It has made me exciting and joyful about tithing and giving and eager to not let concerns of money keep me from the will of God. This is a book I will often refer to and re-read when I'm feeling discouraged financially. It has wonderful, practical advice about obedience, cheerful giving, raising support for missions, and working as if for the Lord. I highly recommend this book.
October 22, 2010
This is a Sonlight Curriculum recommendation that my kids have read. It's directed at missionaries who have to wait on God for their support, but it has a lot to say to us "civilians" about trusting God daily with our money and our lives. I'm keeping this one for future reference!
June 19, 2017
So much valuable wisdom and faith building stories within these pages. Whether you're trusting God with your finances either as a "goer" or a "sender" or just in general, this book has Scripture & stories & practical wisdom to inspire you to biblically live the life of faith with money.
January 12, 2008
An interesting and adventurous read.
February 4, 2009
One of my favourite books! A must-read for anyone who wants to learn to live by faith and trust God for finances. I have read it a few times and each time, I still get inspired by this book.
August 12, 2009
This book was full of encouraging and challenging stories of God's provision. Reading it will encourage you to trust God more with your finances.
May 20, 2012
Probably one of my favorite books of all time! Love this man who wrote it. One of the modern day Hero's!!
June 27, 2012
What an inspiring book! I love God's timing. I have much to think and pray about.
July 10, 2012
good book about living on faith!!
February 9, 2013
The testimonies therein are awe inspiring! Great book, again:) What a great God we serve!
May 22, 2013
Great book. I've read it a couple times and found it to be very refreshing each time!
January 12, 2015
Testimony based teachings.
Cunningham, Loren. Daring To Live On The Edge: The Adventure of Faith and Finances. Seattle, WA: Youth With A Mission Publishing, 1991.
Cunningham, Loren. Daring To Live On The Edge: The Adventure of Faith and Finances. Seattle, WA: Youth With A Mission Publishing, 1991.
May 31, 2017
This book was very helpful. My goal is to be a better manager of the blessings God gives me. This helped me gain a Biblical perspective on doing just that and increased my faith.
July 31, 2017
Great book. I loved all the encouraging stories.
March 17, 2018
Helped to change my perspective on what "living by faith" means. Money is always a touchy subject and Cunningham approaches it well here giving different stories and lessons to give perspective.
January 2, 2020
Muito interessante. Comecei a ler como instrumento para um curso. Mas percebi que o tema é muito importante para minha vida. Instrutivo para missionários de tempo integral. Desafiador para todo cristão que procura uma real dependência em Deus nas questões financeiras.
Minha versão é de 2016 do Kindle.
Minha versão é de 2016 do Kindle.
October 15, 2019
This book was really good! I saw it on the YWAM table at my local homeschool convention and I just couldn’t leave it there. It challenged and affirmed me all at once. This one will definitely stay on my shelf for future rereading.
May 20, 2021
This book has been powerful, insightful, exciting, and inspiring to read. It has helped renew my faith in more practical terms, and I find myself eager, once again, to live by faith. It's an amazing book for anyone who has questions about what faith and finances have to do with each other.
March 28, 2019
Challenges our Christian stereotype thinking and influences to take steps of faith !
September 27, 2019
Encouraging and challenging, yet a little bit too adventurous for me.
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January 21, 2020This book is great for those stepping out into full time ministry for the first time and want to trust God more, especially with regard to finances. Really encouraged me!!
June 7, 2021
Excellent read for those in the traditional workforce and those living by support.
October 9, 2021
A great challenge to all believers as they deal with money.
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