Living Above the Average

by William MacDonald

Must we live ho-hum, hum-drum lives, talking and singing Christianity on Sunday but living the rest of the week in a spiritual desert? Is it possible to live above the average? This collection of true-life stories will not only thrill you to read, but can provoke you-in a good way-"to love and good works" (Hebrews 10:24). These are the accounts of ordinary people who want God to do extraordinary things through them. And He will! Paul knew the secret when he wrote about such a God who "is able to do exceeding abundantly above all we ask or think" (Ephesians 3:20).

Genres: Christian

160 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

About the author

William MacDonald (1917-2007) had, for more than forty years, written directly about the key issues of Christianity. Leaving a promising business career as an employed investment analyst with First National Bank of Boston "at the foot of the Cross", he had traveled worldwide, proclaiming the unsearchable riches of Christ.

His more than over eighty-four works published in North America are characterized by a clarity and economy of words that only comes by a major time investment in the Word of God.

MacDonald graduated with an AB degree from Tufts College (now University) in 1938 and an MBA degree from Harvard Business School in 1940. During the 1940's he was on active duty in the US Navy for five years.

He was President of Emmaus Bible College, a teacher, preacher, and Plymouth Brethren theologian alongside his ministry as a writer. He was a close friend and worker with O.J. Gibson.

MacDonald last resided in California where he was involved in his writing and preaching ministry. He went to be with the Lord in 2007.

Reviews

[Miss Polymath · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this book. Very encouraging in my own walk with God and I hope to follow the peoples' examples mentioned in the book. It's one of those light sit-down readings when you just want to be inspired.