What Love Looks Like: 12 Leaders Tell When Love Broke Through Their Darkest Moments

by James W. Goll (contributor)

Be inspired by the true stories of ten Christian leaders who are serving as willing vessels of God's love in our world. Will you follow their lead?

192 pages, ebook

First published August 11, 2015

About the author

James W. Goll, formerly known as Jim Goll, is the Director of Prayer Storm (founded 2009), Coordinator of Encounters Alliance, and author.

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Reviews

[Sherri Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspirational

You maybe have never heard stories like these or maybe you have - either way this is a important message about love, showing love. Prepare yourself to be moved deeply!

[Kristina Aziz · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has a lot going for it. It's easy to read, emotional, and changed a small part of my life and thinking. I highly recommend this to Christians because sometimes we get so caught up in the small do's and dont's and different interpretations of the bible that we forgot the top two commandments: Love Me [God] above all, and love [everyone else] your neighbor as yourself.

I mean, every single decision we make comes down to these two rules. You just have to ask yourself: Am I loving God and this person by picketing this funeral? By feeding these people? By refusing to marry these people? By taking in these refugees?

I love that I have this book on my shelf because it's something I can see myself coming back to and reading whenever I feel I've lost myself or my focus in life. The only thing that wasn't exceptional (but kind of was, in it's own way) is that these essays are so brilliantly written and I wanted so bad to cry while reading this. Generally that's a sign of a really good book but I was at work and I work in a call center, so crying is a no-no.

So Why not 5 stars, Kristina? Like many Christian books, some parts seemed ridiculous and overboard, like refusing to go to the hospital because you want God to heal you--not something I would ever tell my daughter to do. But I mean if you can focus on the overall message I'm sure you'll find it a five star read.

[Aaron Lopez · Rating 5 out of 5]

What love looks like is an amazing look into the heart of 12 church leaders. Each leader shares their most difficult storms in life. They more importantly show how God brought them through their trials. They show how He thought them how to love more than before their trying times.

I would recommend this book to any Christian really. We all go through tough times. However, God's love is a constant. No matter which way life goes, His love is eternal. This book highlights His love for us all.

I received this book by Goodreads for free in exchange for an honest review.

[Jamie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book hits the mark. The transparency shared by various leaders of the Bride of Christ is simply beautiful and quite powerful. I was moved to tears many times because of how God's love broke through in the various situations. The testimonies captured here show what true love, selfless love looks like. I was personally encouraged and inspired to keep loving BIG...no matter what.