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Fortify your commitment to Christ by examining ten 'authentic' disciplines God uses to forge a fire-tested faith.

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Jun 24, 2011
Sethmalmberg added it
This book was very insightful. It really goes after tearing down fake Christian faith and the search for an easy life. It challenges you to deal with pain in a healthy way.
Feb 15, 2010
Debi rated it: 4 of 5 stars
"...the fear of the Lord involves a moral understanding, a trust in God's commands and goodness, a willingness to accept his higher understanding, and a corresponding surrender to his will. It is underscored by a genuine love and affection, tempered by awe and reverence."

"How we define faith, and what we expect from it, will lead either to a hope that is based in eternity or to a disillusionment that is based on ever-changing earthly circumstances. Disillusionment is b More...
Oct 18, 2007
Sonya rated it: 5 of 5 stars
it's a book that i feel like i need to read over again once a year. in fact you lovers of "celebration of discipline" by richard foster would dig this book also. i was constantly challenge in this book to reach deeper inside myself and apply the life of Jesus directly to my own life. it also helped me see how often i slack and don't do as Jesus did. this book speaks of real love for your fellow man and how to really apply Jesus example into our own lives.
Dec 30, 2008
Maria rated it: 2 of 5 stars
I didn't end up finishing this one. I was disappointed -- I've really appreciated Gary Thomas' other books and this one just didn't do much to challenge me.
Oct 15, 2007
John rated it: 4 of 5 stars
first couple of chapters are kind of slow but it gets better with every chapter. excellent book.
Dec 17, 2009
Chelsea rated it: 4 of 5 stars
i am totally loving this book so far. what a refreshing a challenging look at the christian life!
Aug 09, 2007
Jodi rated it: 5 of 5 stars
This book is amazing, it will change your life page by page!
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