Spent the better part of my day finishing up Max Lucado's newest book, Fearless. Wow, what encouragement! Lucado's book is timely considering fear in our day is magnified in the media, and in turn, multiplying fast in our hearts. Lucado presents readers with this question, "Can you imagine your life without fear?"
Yes or no?
Sounds too good to be true?
Not so fast.
Lucado examines thirteen of our most common fears, like fear of disappointing God, fear of worst case scenarios, and fear of death. His creative writing style drew me in. He used personal examples, stories of modern day heroes, and strong scenes from the Word to share it's possible live without controlling fear. He offers faith alternatives.
My reaction: I loved Fearless. Max knows how to serve up an imagery feast to a hungry soul. I could see, taste, and almost touch the scenes he described. I feel like I've dined at a 10 course meal today. (Why 10 course? Because I read 10 chapters today) Each chapter started with story and ended with a satisfying truth that I could chew on, swallow, and then digest.
I found myself examining my faith as I read. Do I give my kids over to God in prayer each day, believing they are His? Do I believe physical death is actually a new beginning?
I recommend this book to anyone who needs a fresh reminder of what to do with fear.
Fearless satisfied my God-sized hunger today. God is big enough. He is always present. His plan is good even if I suffer. He is not finished with this world yet. There will come a day when all fear will cease.
I can't wait.
One day God's children will be fearless, forever in the arms of Jesus.
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FEARLESS BOOK GIVEAWAY: I'm passing on the blessing of this book to one winner!
To be entered into the drawing, please leave a comment.
To enter twice, post about this on Twitter. Then leave another comment.
To enter three times, post a quick note on your blog. Comment again, telling me you've done so.
Thanks so much.
I will pick a winner this Friday, September 11th.
Good luck!
39 comments:
I can't wait to read Max's new book! I love the way he writes and brings life into proper God-oriented focus.
Please sign me up for your giveaway.
Thank you, Tiffany!
TiffanyThank you so much for the wonderful review...and for your own story about dealing with it. Please don't enter me in your contest...I would love someone else to win as I have several of Max Lucado's books...he is a wonderful man of God with a beautiful gift. Thanks for sharing.
Mary
Tiffany,
Isn't his book amazing! I too would love it if you would pass on my name and give it to someone else. What a great day to give away a FEARLESS book on September 11th. Let us again not fear a day like that could ever happen again.
Love and Hugs ~ Kat
Sounds like a wonderful book. Several years ago I realized fear and intimidation keep me from doing what God wants me to do. I've worked through a lot of it, but fear keeps raising its head. That's why I wear a ring that has "Fear Not" engraved on it.
Linda
Oh to be fearless...what would God do in my life and yours is if our fears were removed? B
This is the third time in as many days as this book has popped into my world, and considering my day tomorrow, I'm thinking it may be for a reason.
Thanks for the give-a-way.
Here is my tweet: wixnwaxA "Fearless" giveaway at http://bit.ly/6A1q5
I've blogged about it too (it won't show up until 12:02 am tomorrow because I'm a bit strict (or obsessive) about one post a day - but it's posted and ready to go, link and all).
I would LOVE to read this book!! It sounds amazing.
Jennifer
I have been too busy lately and have been in search of a good book. I am in need of encouragement these days and would love to win this book- thanks
Sounds like a great book! Please enter me in the contest.
Debbie
Awesome review, I just reviewed it too.
"One day God's children will be fearless, forever in the arms of Jesus".
How beautiful is that! :)
Thank you.
We are fully and amazingly safe. But I'm watching the news right now, as I write, fearing what I hear, and wondering why I won't shut it off!
Count ME IN!
Hi, I am saying Hi and I would love to win!
Thanks so much for the chance to win such a great book, I blogged about it :D
The more reviews I'm reading on Fearless the more I want to read it. As you know, I'm also a Laced with Grace contributor though.
Just wanted you to know the post was really up :)
http://rebecca-feelmylove.blogspot.com/2009/09/fearless.html
The book sounds great. Thank you!
Marissa
smrogi(at)att(dot)net
WOW! Tiffany...great REVIEW!
Obviously we both like Max Lucado's style of writing practically & then with sound biblical connection. So many have read this & written or given reviews but I enjoyed your 10 course description. Sorry, that I did not list you with the many that I had on my "FEAR NOT" WFW!
I did not read the book, only the pdf of Chapter 1 and then the preview or reviews by others. I'm sure I can't get it here in Mexico, so I enjoy vicariously through others. Maybe it will be in Spanish but somehow I miss the beauty of his words & the way he tells it in English. I so appreciate a good book! And this sounds like another one of his greats. I brought his book "In The Grip of Grace" with me(MX) from my library at home(MN)
just so I could enjoy it all over again & perhaps glean more from his wisdom on Romans! ahhhhhhhh, a good Lucado book & a cup of tea with Tiffany! What could be better! Thanks!
(I don't Twitter or Facebook, it's a miracle , I know anything or even blog)! Are you still singing & praisin' the LORD! I am even while watching the news!
4:50 PM
This sounds like a really great book! I loved your review about it. Thanks for sharing it.
I also posted about your giveaway on my blog. :)
I'd like to read it.
Fear of "X" is something that I have been struggling with and trying to trust and obey God in spite of it.
Please enter me in your giveaway!
Thanks!!
This is the third time I've come across something about this book today! God trying to tell me something? Max is the best. Sounds like a great read.
I've read 3 reviews of this book just today! I'll bet it is a great book and I'd love to read it. wb
Second comment: I have a post up about Character development I'd like your input on.
I have heard so many good things about this book! I actually just read his twitter and found out he hid 9 signed books around the Nashville area today, where I live, too bad I wasn't subscribed before!
Posted about this on twitter!
I haven't gotten to read this one yet. All his books are amazing! So i'm sure this one is too!
I just started this book over the weekend! I'm doing the study in the back, and it's already been so encouraging.
I'd love to win a copy to pass on to a dear friend.
Oh Oh Oh! I am a huge Max Lucado fan......what a great giveaway!
This sounds like a great book! I have read several others talk about it lately too. I would love to be able to read it.
This book must be somethin because I've seen it on two other blogs so far!
Let me win!
I blogged about your giveaway!
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