When one goes to Ye Olde Christian Book Store, there are lots of books. Some are step-by-step books on how to grow your faith, church, or wallet. Others make you feel good about yourself and help you get your "best life now". But every once in a while, there's a book that comes along and just kicks your faith squarely in the you-know-whats. Starving Jesus is that book.
Written by Craig Gross, founder of the XXX Church, and JR Mahon, the self-proclaimed Hollywood Pastor, they explore the reason why our churches are filled with the so-called "Sunday Christians" who are stuck on the pews and are afraid to get out and do something with their faith.
To put it mildly, this book changed my life, my outlook on my faith and how it should play out in my life. The part that I think of often is, when talking about what we should do to save the lost, and the answer given is "Anything short of sin should be the rule." Bladow.
Also, as the name suggests, they talk about their 40 day fast and their experience with it. Again, it is not a "how to fast" book with tips on how to "do it right" but more of story of their build up and experience with fasting. Remember that Jesus, as recorded in Matthew, states "When you fast..." not "If you fast..."
So if you're looking to get yourself kicked in the pants and get out and put your faith into action, look to this book for some awesome inspiration. The book is a light read and should only take a week to read through.
If you're not looking to get out there, I'd steer clear of this book. It might just make you feel guilty...
Word up!
Rev.
Dude,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the shout out!
J.R.