Understanding God's Will: How to Hack the Equation Without Formulas

by Kyle Lake, David Crowder, Brian D. McLaren

Everyone struggles with questions like, "How can I know if I'm pursuing God's will or my own?" In this book, pastor Kyle Lake suggests that God's will for a person's life isn't as formulaic as it's often made out to be. This book alleviates ambiguities about God's desires for our lives. Through the use of scriptural metaphors such as discipleship, kingdom and fatherhood, this message empowers people to make wise decisions with the guidance of a God who is not a genie, an insurance policy or a dominator.

Genres: Christian, Faith

181 pages, Paperback

First published October 31, 2004

Reviews

[Allen Steele · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was one of the best "Christian" books I've read in quite sometime. It was funny, thought provoking, entertaining, you could feel the text jump out and grab you, hold you captive. God's will for our life should not, could never be reduced to a formula. The Authors goal was to make us look at the Will of God more broadly, he did that with examples and metaphors. The Author died in church during service in front of 800 people. His death raises the question; was it God's will? If you read this book youll get more of a sense of God and His kingdom and through that lens, you see it slightly different.

[Laura Weir · Rating 2 out of 5]

The writing is creative and laid-back, a refreshing style. He raises good questions and points, but honestly, the theology is weak. The issue of God's sovereignty (how much does He know or plan about our lives?) isn't addressed, which is crucial in how we approach God's will. Much of his reasoning is based on experience and "logic" instead of on Scripture. It was disappointing enough I didn't read the last couple of chapters.

[Thor Olberg · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting book - very easy read. Most of the book is "fluff" and personal stories from the author, but it really helps you look at doing "God's Will" in a new light. If you look at God's Will as you would a parent looking at a child, you realize it's much more about God walking along side us helping us learn how to make good choices, rather than a puppetmaster pulling everyone's strings.

[Ellen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved how Kyle Lake talked to you - he did not assume a role of preacher but of friend when writing this book. Making the opinions expressed all the more poignant, Kyle's death remained in my mind while reading.

[steph boyay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Will awaken your thoughts on God's will for your life. After reading you will forever think twice before throwing around the term "God's will".

[Tyler Lane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some may find the style a bit odd, but definitely worth a read. It's quick, funny and thought provoking

[James · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book that actually changed the way I think about things on a day to day basis. I haven't read it in 8 years, but back then - what a breath of fresh air.