The Noble Renaissance: Reclaiming the Lost Virtue of Nobility

by Carrie Lloyd, Bill Johnson (Foreword)

With humor-filled personal tales and in-depth research, Carrie Lloyd will unfold the meaning behind the characteristics of nobility--self-sacrifice, humility, courage, self-conquest, integrity, honesty--all required for nurturing noble virtues.

What would happen if we intentionally chose to live a life of nobility? If we thought of our fellow man before ourselves? In a world littered with lawsuits, hate mail and demands for punishment, when did we stop caring for our neighbor? When did we set aside the cause and effect of our decisions? When did we rest on the hidden laurels of contempt, instead of working a little harder, to bring fruit and morality based on forethought over legalism?

"The noble man makes noble plans and by noble plans he stands," Isaiah tells us. The finest characters in Scripture often carried this descriptor in their back pockets, and such labels didn’t always follow their wealth--but followed their integrity.

Could we become a little more effective, a little kinder if we consciously began to ask, “What’s the noble choice?”

Genres: Christian, Nonfiction

208 pages, Paperback

First published June 2, 2020

About the author

Carrie is a UK journalist and author of The Virgin Monologues and Prude. She is a pastor at Bethel Church, California and a pastor for the leaders network of Global Legacy. She writes between her hometown in Stamford, England and her residence in Northern California. ‘The Carrie On..podcast started in 2017 and can be found on itunes. When not pastoring, speaking or writing, labelled by her students as ‘The Duchess' she has a penchant for good old fashioned vinyl. For more info visit www.carrielloyd.live

Reviews

[Becca · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was like Christmas to me! I've been following Carrie for years, always waiting for a new podcast or piece of writing to come out so I could listen and learn. When I heard about this book release, I bought it immediately. She is a poet as a novelist and her words draw you in with content and style. As a strong woman, I greatly value learning from other strong women who are living out their purpose. The Noble Renaissance is a book for this era. I've almost underlined the entire book, trying to refrain from over posting quotes on social! I live with a strong desire to love well and serve well, and she provided me with tools to live in nobility. She writes, "I did not leave the church during my twenties because of disbelief in Christ; I left the church because it responded terribly to sinners." In her book, she shares how to love people well and live with integrity, not to make our way to the red carpet but to live out who God called us to be. THANK YOU, CARRIE.

[EpicAddie2 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would give The Noble Renaissance more than five stars if I could. I don't often read non-fiction, but this book came in a season that I very much needed to hear what the author was saying. This is, honestly, a life-changing book, if you allow it to be.

Please please PLEASE read this. It's entertaining, it's funny, it's witty, it's inspiring, and it's convicting. This book carries a message that the Church needs to hear.

[C · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this faith-filled, inspirational read as a Goodreads giveaway. The author presents the seven virtues of nobility with honesty, courage, and real life examples, and encourages the reader to honor and trust God in all things.

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Noble Renaissance is a swift-kick-in-the-butt to the Church at large, a humble and honest exhortation that is peppered with overdue rebukes.

Carrie is a sign and a wonder in herself, beautifully illustrating her journey from atheism to Jesus. She spares no punches in her commentary on how Christians have failed to live out the Word, but somehow Carrie manages to point out our errors graciously, without wielding offense.

This book is a force to be reckoned with.
As is its author.

Do yourself a favor and read it.

[Hannah Billingsley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lloyd uses humour (just for the Brit), wit, personal experiences, and powerful stories of people from different centuries, backgrounds, and perspectives to paint a picture of nobility. There's a lot of energy in every chapter. It's impossible to read this book and not do some introspection and feel challenged to become noble. Lloyd gets real with her stories: she's not a perfect person but that's what makes her life of nobility so... noble.

[Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was something of a mind-stretching listen to get the work 'noble' to be NOT about self-promotion/grandizement. But rather about integrity as we make decision, ask the question "What's the noble choice?" as Christians.

[Mikhael De vera · Rating 1 out of 5]

I'm Catholic, but this is so boring...

[Justin Dewell · Rating 3 out of 5]

A Passionate Exploration

Carrie helps us live in each virtue. There’s no rush to meet goal but rather a slow journey to consider who we are and who we can become.

[Johannes Reilstad · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is really good, and it hits the nail right on the head. The author also have a podcast and other things i recommend you should look into!

[Christine Zucker · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely Loved this book! It was funny, and authentic and inspiring. Beautiful job by the author. Don’t miss this one!