Are you putting your whole faith in God but still living as if everything is up to you?
A decade into his successful ministry, Pastor Craig Groeschel realized a painful self-discovery: although he believed in God, he was leading his church as if God didn't exist.
To Christians and non-Christians alike, to the churched and the unchurched, the journey leading up to Groeschel's admission and the journey that follows--from his family and his upbringing to the lackluster and even diametrically opposed expressions of faith he encountered--will look and sound like the story of your own life.
Now the founding and senior pastor of the multi-campus, pace-setting Life.Church, Groeschel's personal journey will help you break down your own barriers between belief and an authentic God-honoring life. He'll guide you to believe in God and believe in His power to help you:
Let go of the shame of your past
Embrace His profound love for you
Believe in the power of prayer
Give up control when life doesn't seem fair
Trust Him with your anxious thoughts
and more!
This book is an invitation for anyone courageous enough to admit their hypocrisy, get honest with God, shed the self-sufficiency, and live a life that truly brings glory to Christ.
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About the Author
New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel is the founding and senior pastor of Life.Church, which created the free YouVersion Bible App and is one of the largest churches in the world. He has written more than fifteen books and hosts the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast. He is the Summit Champion for the Global Leadership Network, which reaches hundreds of thousands of leaders around the world annually. Craig and his wife, Amy, live in Oklahoma. Connect with Craig at www.craiggroeschel.com.
Product details
ASIN : 0310332222
Publisher : Zondervan; Reprint edition (April 19, 2011)
Language : English
Paperback : 256 pages
Craig Groeschel
Craig Groeschel is the founding and senior pastor of Life.Church, a multisite church with attenders at locations around the United States and globally at Life.Church Online.
Craig and Amy started Life.Church in a two-car garage in Edmond, Oklahoma in January 1996. While Life.Church has grown over the years, its mission remains the same: to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. Today, the church is known for its innovative use of technology to spread the Gospel, launching the first fully digital church experience in 2006 and the most downloaded mobile Bible app in history, YouVersion, in 2008.
As one of the most respected leaders in the Church, Craig speaks frequently at leadership events and conferences worldwide. He is a New York Times best-selling author with books about topics like dating and marriage, social media, purpose, direction, church leadership, and more. He also hosts the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast as a practical tool to spark new ideas and prompt innovative thinking in leaders at every level within any organization.
Craig and Amy married in 1991 and have six children. They live in the Edmond, Oklahoma area where Life.Church began.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Pass by this one.
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2020
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If you're a serious Christian you'll recognize the old tropes of using Scripture to get what you want, and the terrible history this teaching imposed on Christians that drove many to a crisis of faith. Thats what this book does: turns the Bible, the holy, sacred Scripture of God's self revelation, into a self-help textual buffet. Awful. America has moved beyond this. Its a shsme there are people who still fall for it. Pass by this book.
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Mina
5.0 out of 5 stars I was in for a surprise.
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2021
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I brought this book after enjoying Dangerous Prayers by the same author, yet when I turned to the chapter, “When you believe in God, but don’t think He can change you,” I was convicted in a soul delivering way because that was and is my story!
As you read through the chapters:
1.) “When You Believe in God, but Don’t Really Know Him”
2.) “When You Believe in God, but Are Ashamed of Your Past”
3.) “When You Believe in God, but Aren’t Sure He Loves You”
4.) “When You Believe in God, but Not in Prayer
5.) “When You Believe in God, but Don’t Think He’s Fair
6.) “When You Believe in God, but Won’t Forgive
7.) “When You Believe in God, but Don’t Think You Can Change
8.) “When You Believe in God, but Still Worry All the Time
9.) “When You Believe in God, but Pursue Happiness at Any Cost
10.) “When You Believe in God, but Trust More in Money
11.) “When You Believe in God, but Don’t Share Your Faith
12.) “When You Believe in God, but Not His Church
13./14. Afterword & Acknowledgments
I believe Mr. Craig Groeschel was truly under the Savior’s anointing when he wrote this book, a must for a Christian trying to find their way back to Christ and for the Atheist that is searching for some truths!!!
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Mercedes E. Gomez
5.0 out of 5 stars I Confess
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2016
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I confess. I am a Christian atheist. This book made me realize although I call myself a Christian, I have not fully surrendered my life to Christ. This is the catalyst that I needed to start me on my way to becoming a true Christian.
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Ken
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book that speaks volumes of truth.
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2019
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This book speaks volumes of truth about who we are as Christians. The fact the we claim to follow God but are we willing to go beyond our comfort zone to give our all to Gods will for our lives no matter the costs. This book takes each excuse chapter by chapter and challenges the reader to take that greater step of faith beyond just believing to actually doing the will of God for our lives. Excellent book!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Decent read
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2020
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I have been having a Craig Groeschel binge lately. I enjoy his testimony, found in bits and pieces throughout his books. He was a young man who embarked on a serious relationship with God in college, and immediately gave up sex and alcohol. No problem, he was on fire for God. A couple of years later, he was a married man in full time ministry. Since that time, he has built a large ministry with campuses all over the country, and had 6 children with his wife. He has every possible credential as a Christian, and yet he admits he doesn't always walk the walk. Walking the walk in every area of life is the focus of this book. There is nothing terribly groundbreaking here, but it makes a good read.
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Shaun
5.0 out of 5 stars 5 starts for the Christian Atheist
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2016
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This is a great book by Craig. His style of writing makes it feel as if he's having a conversation with you. Likes he's preaching specifically to you. I can be having the worst day and all I need to do is pick up a Craig Groeschel book and I start to feel lifted. The Christian atheist makes so many valid points about believing in God when our lifestyles depict otherwise. Many times this book put me in check and really had me reevaluating a lot of my actions.
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Michael Mcmullen
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth reading and discussing.
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2017
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I started reading this book as part of a class at church and enjoyed the book and discussion. It made me think about my Christian walk and where it is going.
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Troy M.
4.0 out of 5 stars Simple but good.
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2017
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Great book. A little simple but the concepts are solid. Easy to read, good for a book club. Each chapter stands on it's own so if you meet with your book club regularly it's ok if someone has missed a few meetings, they just have to read the chapters you're discussing at the time. We're using it for our women's bible study summer book club.
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CEG
4.0 out of 5 stars A challenging read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 25, 2017
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A challenging easy to read.
Book however not in as good a condition as I expected . Posted in an ordinary envelope so bent at the corners . Cover was also dirty in parts .
Delivery swift however.
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Bill
4.0 out of 5 stars Challenging
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 27, 2016
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A bit American but a challenging read for anyone who thinks going to church is enough.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very thought provoking
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 7, 2015
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Very frank and honest. Couldn't put it down.
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Mrs. CJ Harries
5.0 out of 5 stars Truly inspiring.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 28, 2013
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On every page there is a challenge. It is so easy to relate to every day life, and to recognise there are changes which need to be made.
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pauline
4.0 out of 5 stars A must have
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 13, 2015
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Fantastic, a must read,makes you think and helps with positive change.
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