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Unshaken: Real Faith in Our Faithful God
Faith stands at the heart of Christianity, forming the bedrock of confidence that sustains God’s people through the twists and turns of life. Calling readers to a faith that does not waver in a God who does not lie, this book by popular radio host and pastor Crawford Loritts reminds Christians of the sure hope they have in Christ and encourages them to live each day in light of that hope. Looking at God’s faithfulness in the past, plan for the future, and presence for the here and now, this book helps readers cultivate a confidence in God that is strong enough to help them endure whatever the world throws their way. Here is a powerful exhortation to true faith that honors God and leads to unending joy before a watching world.
5 pages, Audio CD
First published August 31, 2015
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About the author
Crawford W. Loritts Jr.
16 books18 followersCRAWFORD LORITTS (B.S., D.Th., Philadelphia Biblical University; D.Div., Biola University) is the senior pastor of Fellowship Bible Church in Roswell, Georgia. He has served as a national evangelist with the American Missionary Fellowship and the Urban Evangelistic Mission, and as Associate Director of Campus Crusade for Christ. He co-founded Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, Texas. He is a frequent speaker for professional sports teams, including three Super Bowls and the NCAA Final Four Chapel, and has spoken at conferences, churches, conventions and evangelistic outreaches throughout Europe, Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and the United States. He is also the host of Living A Legacy, a daily radio program.
Dr. Loritts has written numerous articles and is the author of six books, including Leadership as an Identity, Lessons from a Life Coach, and For a Time We Cannot See. He co-authored Developing Character in Your Child with his wife, Karen.
Dr. Loritts and his wife have four grown children and live in the Atlanta, Georgia area.
Dr. Loritts has written numerous articles and is the author of six books, including Leadership as an Identity, Lessons from a Life Coach, and For a Time We Cannot See. He co-authored Developing Character in Your Child with his wife, Karen.
Dr. Loritts and his wife have four grown children and live in the Atlanta, Georgia area.
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December 30, 2017
Having a grounded and building faith is important to me, and this book had some great tips for maintaining that type of faith. I'm really glad I read it and can recommend it to others looking to deepen their faith journey with God. The author brought his own style to his examples and analogies, some of which brought tears to my eyes. It was quite clear to me that Mr. Loritts, Jr. loves and serves God, and that he wants to help others discover such a passion for our Lord as well.
I receive complimentary books from publishers, publicists, authors, and sites like Netgalley, Litfuse Publicity Group, and Blogging for Books. They do not require me to write positive reviews. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
I receive complimentary books from publishers, publicists, authors, and sites like Netgalley, Litfuse Publicity Group, and Blogging for Books. They do not require me to write positive reviews. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
July 21, 2015
Faith does not come up with things for God to do. Faith responds to what God wants done. Faith releases the plans and purposes of God through our lives. Further, there is a relationship between the clear statements and promises in the Word of God and what he places before us or on our hearts to do, become, or accomplish. This is one of the most important anchor lessons in the Christian life.
How does your faith hold up? Are you discouraged with your faith? This is a great study on faith and I would go on to say one of the best studies I have read. It is clear and concise in stating what faith is but more importantly what faith is not. Faith is not the power of good thinking or manipulation but resting in the truth of who God is. God being creator is the source of all truth. Many times this is hard for us to understand and it even difficult for us to pursue because of sin but faith is a forward action. It is always moving us forward to the truth. This statement speaks this very thing…If we view faith through the lens of the world, we will be “reasonable”people pleasers, held hostage to conventional wisdom. But in the words of the apostle Paul, God chose what is low and despised in the world, even things that are not, to bring to nothing things that are, so that no human being might boast in the presence of God.
Who is at the source of our faith? Is it us? Is it identity? Anything else is here today gone tomorrow. It is God’s love that holds all things together. The molecule Laminin is a molecule that holds us together. When looked at under a microscope, it looks like a cross. (this great video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCrvi... might help you see how great our God is) Even our love for God does not secure us. Many times in all things we do, it becomes a source of security but if you notice it is the love of Christ that holds us. It is the cross. That is the source of our faith.
What is the Focus of our faith?. Do we focus on what we are doing? What ministries we are involved in? Don’t get me wrong. Ministry is important but we need to be aware of the focus. The gospel is all that we have. It is that simple when it comes to the focus of our faith.
What is the strength of your faith? It is not strength of our faith that saves the day, but the power of our savior. It is with our commitment and response to Christ that our faith grows and we are transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Faith – it is by faith we can please God, it is by faith we can know Christ. Faith is such an important doctrine and not a cliché. Faith is not arriving but pursuing. This study is a journey of that pursuit.
A Special Thank You to Crossway and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest view.
How does your faith hold up? Are you discouraged with your faith? This is a great study on faith and I would go on to say one of the best studies I have read. It is clear and concise in stating what faith is but more importantly what faith is not. Faith is not the power of good thinking or manipulation but resting in the truth of who God is. God being creator is the source of all truth. Many times this is hard for us to understand and it even difficult for us to pursue because of sin but faith is a forward action. It is always moving us forward to the truth. This statement speaks this very thing…If we view faith through the lens of the world, we will be “reasonable”people pleasers, held hostage to conventional wisdom. But in the words of the apostle Paul, God chose what is low and despised in the world, even things that are not, to bring to nothing things that are, so that no human being might boast in the presence of God.
Who is at the source of our faith? Is it us? Is it identity? Anything else is here today gone tomorrow. It is God’s love that holds all things together. The molecule Laminin is a molecule that holds us together. When looked at under a microscope, it looks like a cross. (this great video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCrvi... might help you see how great our God is) Even our love for God does not secure us. Many times in all things we do, it becomes a source of security but if you notice it is the love of Christ that holds us. It is the cross. That is the source of our faith.
What is the Focus of our faith?. Do we focus on what we are doing? What ministries we are involved in? Don’t get me wrong. Ministry is important but we need to be aware of the focus. The gospel is all that we have. It is that simple when it comes to the focus of our faith.
What is the strength of your faith? It is not strength of our faith that saves the day, but the power of our savior. It is with our commitment and response to Christ that our faith grows and we are transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Faith – it is by faith we can please God, it is by faith we can know Christ. Faith is such an important doctrine and not a cliché. Faith is not arriving but pursuing. This study is a journey of that pursuit.
A Special Thank You to Crossway and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest view.
March 4, 2024
This book is SO good! It was a gift from a coworker, and I picked it up to start reading at just the perfect time— a few days before my mother told our family that my dad’s cancer had spread and he was placed on hospice…
“Sometimes God chooses to demonstrate his power by supernaturally changing our circumstances. And sometimes he chooses to leave us in the hard, difficult places, but gives us his sustaining power.” I decided to slowly read this book, highlight and underline parts that spoke to me, and am so grateful to have this book near while walking through the new journey I found myself in. This is a great reminder of God’s faithfulness and it challenges believers to grow their faith by surrender and finding JOY amidst devastation. This is a book I will read over and over again, I’m sure :)
“Sometimes God chooses to demonstrate his power by supernaturally changing our circumstances. And sometimes he chooses to leave us in the hard, difficult places, but gives us his sustaining power.” I decided to slowly read this book, highlight and underline parts that spoke to me, and am so grateful to have this book near while walking through the new journey I found myself in. This is a great reminder of God’s faithfulness and it challenges believers to grow their faith by surrender and finding JOY amidst devastation. This is a book I will read over and over again, I’m sure :)
April 20, 2024
This is going to become one of go-to books for young believers! This book does a deep dive into what faith in Christ really looks like and how it changes everything. I was convicted with every page!
One of my favorite quotes, talking about comfort: “Faith clings tightly to God and His Word, but holds everything else with an open hand.”
One of my favorite quotes, talking about comfort: “Faith clings tightly to God and His Word, but holds everything else with an open hand.”
August 30, 2017
A great book to remind of what true faith is
The book was well written and supplemented with great scriptures. The book will be very helpful to anyone going thru a storm in their life.
The book was well written and supplemented with great scriptures. The book will be very helpful to anyone going thru a storm in their life.
February 11, 2021
Some strong sections but it felt a bit disjointed...I couldn’t always see how things were connected.
February 4, 2025
This book reminded me how strong our faith can be in difficult times. Be prepared to to trust in your faith.
January 31, 2026
Quick read. Reading it helped me slow down, breathe a little, trust God more deeply, and keep living by faith even when I don’t have the whole picture yet.
September 28, 2015
Sometimes a book providentially crosses one’s path at just the right time. I had that experience with Unshaken by Crawford W. Loritts, Jr. I have thought a lot lately about how to deepen my walk with Christ, and events both within the world and within the larger church have shaken me up more than I’d like to admit. It’s easy to put on a happy face and say that we have faith in God, but it can be hard in those private moments when we wonder where in God’s plan all of these crazy events fit.
Big questions, these. And Loritts explains faith and theology in a way that takes big concepts and makes them approachable for those of us not called to a seminary education. Best of all, Loritts not only explains, he reminds and encourages readers over and over again with biblical truths and promises.
So often, when I have heard messages about faith, they have veered too close to that “name it and claim it” realm that promises if one only believes enough, then what you wish will come to pass. And if you find yourself persecuted or in hardship, then you must not be believing hard enough. This philosophy proclaims shame upon those who doubt.
This is a partial review. You can find the complete text at Building Life's Library: https://buildinglifeslibrary.wordpres...
Big questions, these. And Loritts explains faith and theology in a way that takes big concepts and makes them approachable for those of us not called to a seminary education. Best of all, Loritts not only explains, he reminds and encourages readers over and over again with biblical truths and promises.
So often, when I have heard messages about faith, they have veered too close to that “name it and claim it” realm that promises if one only believes enough, then what you wish will come to pass. And if you find yourself persecuted or in hardship, then you must not be believing hard enough. This philosophy proclaims shame upon those who doubt.
This is a partial review. You can find the complete text at Building Life's Library: https://buildinglifeslibrary.wordpres...
August 16, 2015
I'm not sure how many places there are in the Bible where a sentence starts out, "By faith..." But I felt something click for me as the author, Crawford Loritts, Jr, set them before me in this book. He takes the time to tell us about why God is to be trusted and that the Bible has shown us that we should have unshakable faith even during the difficult times when it is so easy to doubt.
I read an ARC copy of this on my kindle, and I have so much of the book highlighted, I'm know I'll read it again and again.
I read an ARC copy of this on my kindle, and I have so much of the book highlighted, I'm know I'll read it again and again.
January 1, 2024
Absolutely loved it! It's a thought-provoking exploration of what makes lasting, genuine faith. And it does a great job connecting to the life we live and what faith means practically. Chapters are short and digestible, asking direct questions and posing great questions for reflection.
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