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If You Were God, Would You Choose You
In this insightful and inspiring book, you will
Why you are experiencing so many obstacles along the way
Why making excuses will lock you in bondage.
Why you must be willing to change and grow.
What factors determine if you are ready to be used by God.
What to do if you feel like giving up.
Why you are experiencing so many obstacles along the way
Why making excuses will lock you in bondage.
Why you must be willing to change and grow.
What factors determine if you are ready to be used by God.
What to do if you feel like giving up.
- GenresSpiritualityChristian
330 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2000
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About the author
Rick Renner
376 books121 followersRick Renner is the author of more than 30 books, including the bestsellers Dressed To Kill and Sparkling Gems From the Greek 1 and 2. His understanding of the Greek language and biblical history opens the Scriptures to enable readers to gain fresh insight from God's Word
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July 24, 2011
My expectations were modest and were blown away. This book was a gift and happened to be the only one I had on hand after finishing The Tale of Three Kings more quickly than I expected. What God does with these "accidental" transitions!
This book struck a profound balance and had a lot in common with The Tale of Three Kings. The balance of which I speak starts with convincing the reader from Scripture that we are favored and treasured and that God has a plan for our lives. Lots of authors and churches start there and have managed to chip away at the notion that God is always angry with us and wants to give us just enough to get by. What makes this book different and balanced is that Renner is also willing to point out the Bible's instructions on our part in bringing about the vision for our lives. He talks about the refinement process, about faithfulness and small things, and about diligent habits.
In addition to striking a needed balance on a conceptual level, he puts flesh on his principles with character studies. He uses characters from the Bible and God's ongoing work in his own life to show how God continues to prepare us to be used for His greatest glory. His knowledge of the Greek and Hebrew languages, for me, gave added depth to stories like David's and Paul's that we already know the outline of.
I would recommend this book for almost anyone. If you do not believe that God cares enough to want more for your life that you do, read it and be filled where you are empty. If you believe that God blesses you in order to leave you overstuffed and happy and waiting for heaven, read it and be challenged. If you know that God has a plan for you and are in the process of seeking more specifics, read this book and learn how to listen and how to act in faith, ready for that time when God's best for you will begin to unfold.
This book struck a profound balance and had a lot in common with The Tale of Three Kings. The balance of which I speak starts with convincing the reader from Scripture that we are favored and treasured and that God has a plan for our lives. Lots of authors and churches start there and have managed to chip away at the notion that God is always angry with us and wants to give us just enough to get by. What makes this book different and balanced is that Renner is also willing to point out the Bible's instructions on our part in bringing about the vision for our lives. He talks about the refinement process, about faithfulness and small things, and about diligent habits.
In addition to striking a needed balance on a conceptual level, he puts flesh on his principles with character studies. He uses characters from the Bible and God's ongoing work in his own life to show how God continues to prepare us to be used for His greatest glory. His knowledge of the Greek and Hebrew languages, for me, gave added depth to stories like David's and Paul's that we already know the outline of.
I would recommend this book for almost anyone. If you do not believe that God cares enough to want more for your life that you do, read it and be filled where you are empty. If you believe that God blesses you in order to leave you overstuffed and happy and waiting for heaven, read it and be challenged. If you know that God has a plan for you and are in the process of seeking more specifics, read this book and learn how to listen and how to act in faith, ready for that time when God's best for you will begin to unfold.
January 6, 2024
God is interested in the purpose of our lives
December 26, 2012
Awesome book!
I think this should be required reading for every Christian.
Jam packed with powerful, solid truths from Gods Word to help you fulfill whatever God has called you to do.
I think this should be required reading for every Christian.
Jam packed with powerful, solid truths from Gods Word to help you fulfill whatever God has called you to do.
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