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Why Are We Sitting Here Until We Die?
At your core lies a question that waits to be answered. The type of question that, if ignored, could mean you miss your life's greatest opportunity. But, if answered, it can define your life and bring purpose beyond your wildest dreams.
Why Are We Sitting Here Until We Die? is inspired by the question asked by a leper at the gates of Samaria (2 Kings 7:6), a hero who left his gate and gives us inspiration to leave our own.
Could it be your greatest victory is just one courageous answer away? Could there be more to your purpose here than you’ve considered? Through the principles in this book you can embrace the challenge of facing your question and really living … if you answer the question at your core.
Why Are We Sitting Here Until We Die? is inspired by the question asked by a leper at the gates of Samaria (2 Kings 7:6), a hero who left his gate and gives us inspiration to leave our own.
Could it be your greatest victory is just one courageous answer away? Could there be more to your purpose here than you’ve considered? Through the principles in this book you can embrace the challenge of facing your question and really living … if you answer the question at your core.
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184 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 3, 2019
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June 19, 2019
This is a book full of encouragement, interesting stories, and inspiration.
Why Are We Sitting Here Until We Die? I've read this story in 2 Kings 7 many times but not in the context Mark gives. A leper had nothing to lose and became a hero.
After reading this book, I felt as though I had a well-prepared meal. It's very evident Mark researched and weaved together many stories to bring about one message. Get Up and Move out of Your Comfort Zone. Only in heaven will we know the results of this book. For my life, it's moving me. As a foster parent myself, I enjoyed Mark's references to foster care. Also as a homeschool parent, I liked Mark's stories of homeschooling.
"Make a living or make a difference."
"Jesus is calling us to an 'us' experience."
"We can set the table for the extraordinary hidden in the ordinary."
"Stay close to the One who guides you."
"Hug God tightly and ask, "What has He put in my heart to do?"
In the back of the book is personal stories.
I highly recommend this book.
Why Are We Sitting Here Until We Die? I've read this story in 2 Kings 7 many times but not in the context Mark gives. A leper had nothing to lose and became a hero.
After reading this book, I felt as though I had a well-prepared meal. It's very evident Mark researched and weaved together many stories to bring about one message. Get Up and Move out of Your Comfort Zone. Only in heaven will we know the results of this book. For my life, it's moving me. As a foster parent myself, I enjoyed Mark's references to foster care. Also as a homeschool parent, I liked Mark's stories of homeschooling.
"Make a living or make a difference."
"Jesus is calling us to an 'us' experience."
"We can set the table for the extraordinary hidden in the ordinary."
"Stay close to the One who guides you."
"Hug God tightly and ask, "What has He put in my heart to do?"
In the back of the book is personal stories.
I highly recommend this book.
June 3, 2019
Review Title: Decisive Move To Make a Positive Difference (Review of Why Are We Sitting Here Until We Die? by Mark Hancock)
Reviewer: Janice S. Garey
***** 5 Stars
This book, based on a question posed by lepers sitting by a city gate and basically waiting for death, challenges readers to think beyond their present situation and determine the best move to result in a positive outcome. Without thinking through the what ifs, no one including the lepers in the Biblical story will make the effort to change. This is a visionary and motivational book with real life examples of what has worked for others and what can work for the reader.
As the top leader of Trail Life, USA, Mark Hancock, has first hand knowledge to share about what is possible for a person to master when the person feels less than adequate but leans into God with full faith that God will take care of His part that exceeds what is humanly possible. The book includes Bible verses that support this method of personal discovery and decision making and verses that are reliable to see a person through times of growth and transition.
Why Are We Sitting Here Until We Die? has well laid out sections making it easy to read and concise for easy future referencing. Altogether twelve succinct chapters cover what is needed to get from (what I label) point A: As Usual to point B: Better, or Much Better. The object is not to make things better for only self improvement but rather to solve a pressing problem in the world to make life better for many.
Near the end of the book the reader will find a handy chart to use for analyzing one’s life situation. The chart will work for anyone regardless of age or stage. Other books that try to guide people through this type of life analysis tend to over complicate the process and are therefore not as effective for helping people as this process. This method is straightforward, asks the right questions, and gets to the heart of making the best decisions. God is given credit and glory as THE Difference Maker in accomplishing things that others would doubt could be accomplished.
This book would make a great graduation gift to help young people find direction. It also would be a good gift for newlyweds to read and consider together as they begin their union. The retired could benefit from reading it to discover what to do when the career is past. In essence, anyone at a point of transition would find guidance and wisdom within Mark Hancock’s writing
Readers will want to keep this book on their reference shelf for their own personal use or to share with others as needs arise. Grab this book as defense against life’s curve balls that unexpectedly hit from out of the blue. It is a What Do I Do Now and Where Do I Go From Here prompt for working out God’s abundant and fruitful life.
I received an Advance Reader’s Copy (ARC) ebook at no cost for me to read and give an honest review. I am
under no obligation to give a favorable review. This book is excellent and will be a benefit to most readers.
Reviewer: Janice S. Garey
***** 5 Stars
This book, based on a question posed by lepers sitting by a city gate and basically waiting for death, challenges readers to think beyond their present situation and determine the best move to result in a positive outcome. Without thinking through the what ifs, no one including the lepers in the Biblical story will make the effort to change. This is a visionary and motivational book with real life examples of what has worked for others and what can work for the reader.
As the top leader of Trail Life, USA, Mark Hancock, has first hand knowledge to share about what is possible for a person to master when the person feels less than adequate but leans into God with full faith that God will take care of His part that exceeds what is humanly possible. The book includes Bible verses that support this method of personal discovery and decision making and verses that are reliable to see a person through times of growth and transition.
Why Are We Sitting Here Until We Die? has well laid out sections making it easy to read and concise for easy future referencing. Altogether twelve succinct chapters cover what is needed to get from (what I label) point A: As Usual to point B: Better, or Much Better. The object is not to make things better for only self improvement but rather to solve a pressing problem in the world to make life better for many.
Near the end of the book the reader will find a handy chart to use for analyzing one’s life situation. The chart will work for anyone regardless of age or stage. Other books that try to guide people through this type of life analysis tend to over complicate the process and are therefore not as effective for helping people as this process. This method is straightforward, asks the right questions, and gets to the heart of making the best decisions. God is given credit and glory as THE Difference Maker in accomplishing things that others would doubt could be accomplished.
This book would make a great graduation gift to help young people find direction. It also would be a good gift for newlyweds to read and consider together as they begin their union. The retired could benefit from reading it to discover what to do when the career is past. In essence, anyone at a point of transition would find guidance and wisdom within Mark Hancock’s writing
Readers will want to keep this book on their reference shelf for their own personal use or to share with others as needs arise. Grab this book as defense against life’s curve balls that unexpectedly hit from out of the blue. It is a What Do I Do Now and Where Do I Go From Here prompt for working out God’s abundant and fruitful life.
I received an Advance Reader’s Copy (ARC) ebook at no cost for me to read and give an honest review. I am
under no obligation to give a favorable review. This book is excellent and will be a benefit to most readers.
June 23, 2019
Great book! It really gets you motivated to get up and do something for the Lord. Not just anything, but what God is calling you specifically to do. And Yes, we're all called to do something. You aren't just encouraged to get up and go, but are also shown ways that can help you determine what God is calling you for now. You're shown scripture passages and Bible stories that back up or help explain what's being shared. Toward the end, the author shares the stories of a number of different people who answered God's call. He shares his own story earlier. Reading those increases your excitement and shows some of the many diverse ways God calls us to bring Him glory. We often tend to think of things like becoming a missionary as the way God calls us. But this book shows that the God who created us each as individuals, has something that's just for us in mind. We just have to say yes and take the first step. I'd certainly recommend this book.
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