By Max Lucado
Publisher's Synopsis:
These are difficult days in our world's history. 1.75 billion people are desperately poor, natural disasters are gouging entire nations, and economic uncertainty still reigns across the globe. But you and I have been given an opportunity to make a big difference. What if we did? What if we rocked the world with hope? Infiltrated all corners with God's love and life? We are created by a great God to do great works. He invites us to outlive our lives, not just in heaven, but here on earth. Let's live our lives in such a way that the world will be glad we did.
My Thoughts:
I love the fact that for the past two years, I've taken the opportunity to read one of Max Lucado's books. Last year he released "Fearless" a great read. This year it was his upcoming release "Outlive Your Life"
As you read this book, Max Lucado walks you through the first 12 Chapters of the Book of Acts. Each chapter begins with a scripture verse and ends with a prayer. A prayer which I'm sure is an attempt to motivate each of us to action to apply what we just read about. Having finished the book, I'm still reminded of the person introduced to us who's story was featured in chapter 10, Dadhi. The statement Max made regarding how it takes "Dadhi an entire year to earn what he may spend on a sports coat," stayed with me through the entire book. I figured out my weekday coffee is most likely more than many in developing nations earn annually, a little scary. The Discussion and Action Guide included at the end of this book make it a great candidate for a small group study. Overall I really enjoyed this book.
Still not sure if this book if for you? Consider that 100% of all author royalties from the sale of all the Outlive Your Life products will be donated to two charities: World Vision & the James 1:27 Foundation - to benefit children and single mothers. Go ahead help pick up a copy the proceeds are going to good causes and you'll get to read a great book.
Book has been provided courtesy of Thomas Nelson and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available September 2010 at your favourite bookseller.
My Outlive Your Life Story
After reading Max Lucado's book, "Outlive Your Life", it challenged me to think about what my story would be. What's my contribution that would outlive my life? It reminded me of many stories of how other people have impacted my life, but it felt hard to determine of what my story would be. Although I knew my story didn't have to be that big event or huge thing, but that something little could be of great impact. Well, my story began with reading about Dadhi in Chapter 10. I've mentioned this person in my review as his story really made me think. It prompted me to write my outlive your life story. Since reading about his story I'd committed to taking the money I'd spend on a morning cup of coffee and contributing it to a local charity. So each day, my $1.52 goes into a little piggy bank soon to be given away. I know it sounds silly, I know many have done something like this before, but it is something that I can do each day that will make an unknown difference in someones life. I'm sure there are many more stories I could write here, but I was wondering, what's your story?
