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There Is More: When the World Says You Can't, God Says You Can
Founder and Global Senior Pastor of Hillsong Church and author of LIVE LOVE LEAD shows how, with God's power, you can believe and achieve a life that exceeds every earthly expectation. When you surrender control and follow God's guidance, you become empowered and equipped to do the impossible, reach higher, and go further than you could have ever imagined--giving Him all the glory.
By building our lives around godly principles, surrounding ourselves with wisdom, and living for a cause greater than ourselves, we can effectively live out God's purposes and have an enduring impact. As Brian Houston has personally discovered, when we depend on Jesus as the source for our identity, our lives can be a lasting legacy that maximize the gifts He has given each of us as unique individuals. There is More is for anyone who wants to be challenged to live with expectancy. Ephesians 3 is a call to release the immeasurable potential within you and the exceeding, abundant, and above plans and purposes of a Holy God that are beyond your greatest imagination. "Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen" (Ephesians 3:20-21).
By building our lives around godly principles, surrounding ourselves with wisdom, and living for a cause greater than ourselves, we can effectively live out God's purposes and have an enduring impact. As Brian Houston has personally discovered, when we depend on Jesus as the source for our identity, our lives can be a lasting legacy that maximize the gifts He has given each of us as unique individuals. There is More is for anyone who wants to be challenged to live with expectancy. Ephesians 3 is a call to release the immeasurable potential within you and the exceeding, abundant, and above plans and purposes of a Holy God that are beyond your greatest imagination. "Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen" (Ephesians 3:20-21).
227 pages, Paperback
Published January 20, 2018
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Brian Houston
51 books92 followersBrian Houston is the Global Senior Pastor of Hillsong Church, a global family of congregations comprising more than 100,000 weekly attendees. Considered by many as a leading voice in the shaping of contemporary leadership values and church culture; Brian is highly regarded for his bold innovation and passion for the local church.
Pastor Brian’s infectious love for people and his empowering brand of leadership is beamed to millions of people weekly through his program, Brian Houston @ Hillsong Television, and draws tens of thousands annually to Hillsong Conference in Sydney, London and New York City. He is also the President of Hillsong International Leadership College and the Executive Producer of countless gold and platinum albums that have come from the Hillsong Worship team.
Pastor Brian’s infectious love for people and his empowering brand of leadership is beamed to millions of people weekly through his program, Brian Houston @ Hillsong Television, and draws tens of thousands annually to Hillsong Conference in Sydney, London and New York City. He is also the President of Hillsong International Leadership College and the Executive Producer of countless gold and platinum albums that have come from the Hillsong Worship team.
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June 1, 2018
It was an accident I saw this from Netgalley and I really thought this book was for me.
Pstr. Brian did a pretty good job constructing this very inspiring book. It started with expected stuffs I've heard thousand times before but that didn't encourage as I know they were needed in forming and conveying the main message of the book. And I was right. Pstr. Brian did convey such an amazing message in a simple but very effective way. Every point is backed by a verse from the bible that makes the reader learned so much bible principles they needed in achieving a dream.
It was amazing.
I received this ARC late and the read it little by little because I wanted to savor it. So apologies that my review is late. Thanks to the publishers and authors and God Bless you all.
Pstr. Brian did a pretty good job constructing this very inspiring book. It started with expected stuffs I've heard thousand times before but that didn't encourage as I know they were needed in forming and conveying the main message of the book. And I was right. Pstr. Brian did convey such an amazing message in a simple but very effective way. Every point is backed by a verse from the bible that makes the reader learned so much bible principles they needed in achieving a dream.
It was amazing.
I received this ARC late and the read it little by little because I wanted to savor it. So apologies that my review is late. Thanks to the publishers and authors and God Bless you all.
February 17, 2026
Ironically, for a book called There is More, it didn't really have much to say. Once you've read the front cover you've basically got the gist of it. Brian Houston's a pretty good communicator, to be sure, but the book doesn't really do anything beyond that. A few of my qualms:
1) I think he gets the essence of Christian ministry, and the Christian life in general, wrong. He begins the book talking about the dreams that were on his heart from a young age: to be on a massive stage, to do something on a bigger scale than the church he grew up in, to travel to glamorous and impressive cities and get out of his small town, to lead an influential church that spreads its music throughout the earth. But is this something Christian ministers should aspire to? To be sure, in every generation it is inevitable that some authors, speakers, songs will do well and shape the way Christianity is expressed. But the idea that "I" should be the one to do it is what puzzles me for a number of reasons: Firstly, it's the nature of the game that not everyone will be able to do that. Every pastor should not and can not be the huge conference speaker with massive name recognition. If everyone is, then no one is. Secondly, wouldn't it be far more prudent to desire that the best and truest ideas, songs, and insights take off, regardless of who it is that is fronting them? I may not have the best insights. I may not have the best songs. That's ok. I can take my seat and benefit from what is genuinely helpful. I should want the church to succeed and grow, not my platform. Thirdly, I think it undermines the importance of the really important, gritty, day in/day out work of local church pastors. Their work matters, and it's crucial that they stay at their post. If Houston is right, they should always be scheming up ways to have more viewers, a bigger platform, and a better itinerary. Now if that means more successful evangelism, then great, but I don't think that is what he's meaning a lot of the time. For the vast majority of pastors, their work is done in secret and will be rewarded by their heavenly father. If it so happens that they go viral and get to stay in some fancy hotels, then great, but that shouldn't be the goal. In the book, Houston talks about New Zealand, his country of origin, not being the proper material to work with if he wanted to achieve the success he desired. Basically, he had to get out of there. Imagine if all Kiwi pastors followed suit? Does Houston think they should? Fourthly, I think it blurs the categories of sacred and secular. In short, I think it's fine to want to see the world and get out of your small town. I'm an emo kid, I get it. But that is not what the purpose of Christian ministry is. Fifthly, it doesn't seem to fit with what Houston himself even says later in the book about putting pastors on a pedestal. My guy, if you're wanting to be on big stages, speak before crowds, and have the church around the world singing your songs, that is the definition of a pedestal. Sixthly, if we keep in mind that in effect this is a ministerial guide book for the 21st century, the understanding of ministry offered by Houston here is like day and night when compared to a Charles Bridges, D. Martyn Lloyd Jones, or Spurgeon.
2) The use of Scripture often misrepresented the Bible and plucked verses right out of their context. When interacting with Biblical narratives, no effort was made to connect it to the wider story line of Scripture (ie. Joseph became a big dog, so you can be come a big dog). I didn't count, but I would say more than half of the scriptural citations made errors like this. Isaiah 43:19 ("Behold I am doing a new thing") is not about your new business venture, multisite campus or anything else like this. It's true of the entire new covenant era and will be consummated in the second coming of our Lord. Mark 10:43 ("But whoever would be great among you must be your servant") is not saying that in order to be a big dog and step into your dreams, you have to serve others. He's saying that if you serve, you are among those regarded as great by the Lord, who looks not on the outward appearance, but the heart. I struggle to understand how contorting the Scriptures we are supposed to value highly gets such a pass like this. I'm shocked at the amount of endorsements. I'm shocked that the publishers let it through. Does no one at the Christian publishing house care?
3) I also struggle with the comments about tradition. On one level I get it: the 21st century church has found itself in a different set of circumstances to, say, the 19th, and should strategise accordingly. I also understand Scripture's urging to look forward, be future focused (ie. Phil 3:13-14, Isaiah 43:18, Ecclesiastes 7:8, 10). At the same time, looking to the past and drawing insight from it is affirmed over and over again in Scripture (ie. Isaiah 46:8-9, 2 Timothy 2:1-2, Proverbs 22:28). Yes, the Holy Spirit is at work now, but let's not forget he has been at work in the past centuries and we don't need to reinvent the theological wheel. From my perspective, where the charismatic church is at its weakest is in its failure to consider tradition and history and be principled in its ecclesiology. I'm not saying everything from the past needs to be accepted wholesale, but you've got to at least be aware of what you're rejecting/replacing.
Like possibly many, I've mainly known Hillsong through their music rather than their content. Because a lot of the music is of high quality and actually does have some good insights, I think I was surprised to find this book to be exactly like a bunch of the other flaky books out there. Anecdotally, I'm getting the feeling that Christians are growing more and more dissatisfied with this kind of thing. If that's true, it's not a moment too soon.
1) I think he gets the essence of Christian ministry, and the Christian life in general, wrong. He begins the book talking about the dreams that were on his heart from a young age: to be on a massive stage, to do something on a bigger scale than the church he grew up in, to travel to glamorous and impressive cities and get out of his small town, to lead an influential church that spreads its music throughout the earth. But is this something Christian ministers should aspire to? To be sure, in every generation it is inevitable that some authors, speakers, songs will do well and shape the way Christianity is expressed. But the idea that "I" should be the one to do it is what puzzles me for a number of reasons: Firstly, it's the nature of the game that not everyone will be able to do that. Every pastor should not and can not be the huge conference speaker with massive name recognition. If everyone is, then no one is. Secondly, wouldn't it be far more prudent to desire that the best and truest ideas, songs, and insights take off, regardless of who it is that is fronting them? I may not have the best insights. I may not have the best songs. That's ok. I can take my seat and benefit from what is genuinely helpful. I should want the church to succeed and grow, not my platform. Thirdly, I think it undermines the importance of the really important, gritty, day in/day out work of local church pastors. Their work matters, and it's crucial that they stay at their post. If Houston is right, they should always be scheming up ways to have more viewers, a bigger platform, and a better itinerary. Now if that means more successful evangelism, then great, but I don't think that is what he's meaning a lot of the time. For the vast majority of pastors, their work is done in secret and will be rewarded by their heavenly father. If it so happens that they go viral and get to stay in some fancy hotels, then great, but that shouldn't be the goal. In the book, Houston talks about New Zealand, his country of origin, not being the proper material to work with if he wanted to achieve the success he desired. Basically, he had to get out of there. Imagine if all Kiwi pastors followed suit? Does Houston think they should? Fourthly, I think it blurs the categories of sacred and secular. In short, I think it's fine to want to see the world and get out of your small town. I'm an emo kid, I get it. But that is not what the purpose of Christian ministry is. Fifthly, it doesn't seem to fit with what Houston himself even says later in the book about putting pastors on a pedestal. My guy, if you're wanting to be on big stages, speak before crowds, and have the church around the world singing your songs, that is the definition of a pedestal. Sixthly, if we keep in mind that in effect this is a ministerial guide book for the 21st century, the understanding of ministry offered by Houston here is like day and night when compared to a Charles Bridges, D. Martyn Lloyd Jones, or Spurgeon.
2) The use of Scripture often misrepresented the Bible and plucked verses right out of their context. When interacting with Biblical narratives, no effort was made to connect it to the wider story line of Scripture (ie. Joseph became a big dog, so you can be come a big dog). I didn't count, but I would say more than half of the scriptural citations made errors like this. Isaiah 43:19 ("Behold I am doing a new thing") is not about your new business venture, multisite campus or anything else like this. It's true of the entire new covenant era and will be consummated in the second coming of our Lord. Mark 10:43 ("But whoever would be great among you must be your servant") is not saying that in order to be a big dog and step into your dreams, you have to serve others. He's saying that if you serve, you are among those regarded as great by the Lord, who looks not on the outward appearance, but the heart. I struggle to understand how contorting the Scriptures we are supposed to value highly gets such a pass like this. I'm shocked at the amount of endorsements. I'm shocked that the publishers let it through. Does no one at the Christian publishing house care?
3) I also struggle with the comments about tradition. On one level I get it: the 21st century church has found itself in a different set of circumstances to, say, the 19th, and should strategise accordingly. I also understand Scripture's urging to look forward, be future focused (ie. Phil 3:13-14, Isaiah 43:18, Ecclesiastes 7:8, 10). At the same time, looking to the past and drawing insight from it is affirmed over and over again in Scripture (ie. Isaiah 46:8-9, 2 Timothy 2:1-2, Proverbs 22:28). Yes, the Holy Spirit is at work now, but let's not forget he has been at work in the past centuries and we don't need to reinvent the theological wheel. From my perspective, where the charismatic church is at its weakest is in its failure to consider tradition and history and be principled in its ecclesiology. I'm not saying everything from the past needs to be accepted wholesale, but you've got to at least be aware of what you're rejecting/replacing.
Like possibly many, I've mainly known Hillsong through their music rather than their content. Because a lot of the music is of high quality and actually does have some good insights, I think I was surprised to find this book to be exactly like a bunch of the other flaky books out there. Anecdotally, I'm getting the feeling that Christians are growing more and more dissatisfied with this kind of thing. If that's true, it's not a moment too soon.
January 14, 2019
An encouraging and an exceptionally well written book that is easy to read and practical enough to apply. Ps Brian Houston is one of the top leaders worldwide and he has written a thought provoking book that inspires and uplifts while also challenging the norms of society.
May 25, 2018
4.5 Stars (If half stars were a thing)
This book was actually really good. I had my doubts because it does start off really slow, and some points drag on, but the message is solid and really life-giving. I thought this book was way more put together than Pastor Brians last ‘Live Love Lead’.
This book was actually really good. I had my doubts because it does start off really slow, and some points drag on, but the message is solid and really life-giving. I thought this book was way more put together than Pastor Brians last ‘Live Love Lead’.
January 6, 2024
I loved this book! It was simple yet so complex on the way he explains theological ideas and connects them directly to scripture!
March 30, 2018
TAKE COURAGE! TAKE HEART! GO FORWARD! This book would talk anyone off a ledge or brace us on our worst day, which happened to me during my listening. Hearing the book in Ps Houston's own voice was like listening to a wise uncle calmly whispering in my ear some encouraging words he'd heard from God. The rich, rich content seems like it could have been broken into 4 books, but since he's been speaking for 44 years, and has firsthand stories of hundreds of thousands of people through his ministry, he has tons of content that have to go somewhere, and this book is jam-packed. It seems in this book, he gave us the BEST of his theological perspectives, in gentle teachings and interesting stories, complete with full passages of scripture. Hearing the whole thing in his voice was fantastic.
March 19, 2018
This book is so good! Every time I read Pastor Brian, he always brings the most simple truths in the most effective ways. But I think that’s a reflection of who God is. God isn’t complicated; he’s simple. Yet simple does not equal shallow - on the contrary, God has depths that have yet to be discovered. So it is with this book. Simple truths, yet rich in depth and content. I highly recommend this book to everyone who calls themselves a follower of Jesus! There is more!
March 2, 2018
This book starts out a little generic. We all have dreams and we need to dream big type of stuff, but the last half of the book is gold! He pulls together so many tensions on how to dream big and see it happen. Slow start for me, but by the end I was truly blessed by this book. Plus, this guy is a legend. I am ready for him to write a book about church culture.
June 22, 2018
Years ago, I grabbed hold of Ephesians 3:20-21: "Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen." I wanted to believe it, to see God actually do more than I could ask or imagine in me and through me. But, like all of us, I struggled with doubt. After all, I'm just me, and I know all my failures, shortcomings, and tendencies to chose wrongly.
I've come far over the years, battling myself, my heart, and my mind to accept and believe those verses more and more, but I also recognize that I need to guard against apathy. To continue to push forward to believe even more, to look for greater things. This book supports my efforts to be ever more mindful of the things of God, His power in my life, and His willingness to fulfill Ephesians 3:20-21 in me and around me. Pastor Houston cheers me on, asking me to think bigger and then providing examples from his years of ministry that what I'm hoping for isn't outside God's ability.
I've come far over the years, battling myself, my heart, and my mind to accept and believe those verses more and more, but I also recognize that I need to guard against apathy. To continue to push forward to believe even more, to look for greater things. This book supports my efforts to be ever more mindful of the things of God, His power in my life, and His willingness to fulfill Ephesians 3:20-21 in me and around me. Pastor Houston cheers me on, asking me to think bigger and then providing examples from his years of ministry that what I'm hoping for isn't outside God's ability.
May 22, 2019
I read this book after attending a Hillsong UNITED concert with my parents where they handed out the book for free. After receiving the book my father encouraged me to read it. After having read the book, my expectations were exceeded in the fact that I got a lot more out of the book and learned a lot more than I expected going into it. This book had a personal connection to me because I enjoy listening to UNITED's music and was interested in being able to learn more about how everything came to be through Brian Houston's leadership and lessons in the book. I found a strong and inspiring reoccurring theme throughout the book to be that fulfillment and meaning in life does not come from objects and wealth but instead through relationships and living a meaningful life. These themes really resonated with me as I found them to be helpful and very meaningful. I recommend this book for people interested in reading about leadership and for people who deal with issues such as depression because the book offers advice to people going through such situations.
August 28, 2021
The book rambles a bit in places and I found it to be a bit of a slog to get through the middle chapters. In my opinion, this is not Pastor Brian's best work, but it is well worth reading nevertheless. As usual, he draws on his wonderful wealth of personal experience over his entire life, bringing most of the points home with clarity and in very engaging ways.
The first few chapters were a kick in the butt for me. Perhaps more mature Christians will find it less confrontational. Of course, I deserved every single kick, especially the bits about giving into my default negative mindset, language, and behaviour.
The last few chapters are amazing. He challenged me to keep working on the things in my life that are holding me back, especially the niggling negative bits in how I think about myself, God, and the many challenges we all face. By the end, I was encouraged, reaffirmed, and recommitted to keep going in some of the projects in my life that have been dragging and meeting with resistance from within and from outside. Pastor Brian is right, there is more!
The first few chapters were a kick in the butt for me. Perhaps more mature Christians will find it less confrontational. Of course, I deserved every single kick, especially the bits about giving into my default negative mindset, language, and behaviour.
The last few chapters are amazing. He challenged me to keep working on the things in my life that are holding me back, especially the niggling negative bits in how I think about myself, God, and the many challenges we all face. By the end, I was encouraged, reaffirmed, and recommitted to keep going in some of the projects in my life that have been dragging and meeting with resistance from within and from outside. Pastor Brian is right, there is more!
October 1, 2018
I have to say, I got this book for free through Pastor Resources. I am just realizing now that somehow I listed the audio CD, but I got and read the actual book. I requested a copy because I have seen Brian Houston several times and have thoroughly enjoyed his insights. This book did not disappoint. In the book Houston speaks of "more". Not more as in possessions, or accomplishment, but in more of God and His plan and purpose for your life. This book is excessively encouraging (which I think is a great thing!). Houston weaves stories from his life and past into a thoroughly biblical look at what it means to have more of the God who is able to exceedingly more than we can think, ask or imagine.
If you are feeling in need of encouragement, read this book. If you are feeling a little stagnate in your Spiritual growth, read this book. If you look at life and sometimes feel lime there has got to be more... there really is, so read this book.
If you are feeling in need of encouragement, read this book. If you are feeling a little stagnate in your Spiritual growth, read this book. If you look at life and sometimes feel lime there has got to be more... there really is, so read this book.
June 21, 2018
The best part of There is More is that Houston makes much of Jesus. That’s enough to recommend the book. His energy is contagious. His faith is deep. His doctrine is sound.
This book is ideal for someone stuck in a spiritual rut wanting to go to the next level. There is an optimistic spirit throughout the pages. However, if you are in a deep pit, this might not be the book you’re looking for. Houston does not address that kind of hopeless despair in this book. I often found myself making counter arguments in my mind as I read his positive message. Some people will need more than a sermon or a book to get out of their pit. That’s where followers of Christ are called to be present.
So if your faith has been lackluster, and you’re ready to be back in your walk with Jesus, this is the book for you. If you are in crisis, it may not be for you.
This book is ideal for someone stuck in a spiritual rut wanting to go to the next level. There is an optimistic spirit throughout the pages. However, if you are in a deep pit, this might not be the book you’re looking for. Houston does not address that kind of hopeless despair in this book. I often found myself making counter arguments in my mind as I read his positive message. Some people will need more than a sermon or a book to get out of their pit. That’s where followers of Christ are called to be present.
So if your faith has been lackluster, and you’re ready to be back in your walk with Jesus, this is the book for you. If you are in crisis, it may not be for you.
March 19, 2018
Thank you to the publisher for the ARC from Netgalley
I'm trying to read more of spiritual readings and equating it to my fiction book reading goals.
The last time that I read Christian reference book that inspired me a lot, change the way I think of myself and to the people around was Crash the Chatterbox by Steven Furtick. And while reading this book, it reminds me the feels I have while reading Crash the Chatterbox.
Did you ever experience reading a book then suddenly it makes you assess your own spiritual standing and growth?
So privileged that I've been given an ARC of this book knowingly that it was published earlier in Australia but it will be released on March 20 internationally.
I'm not a part of any Hillsong church but I'm a Christian who loves their songs. I used their songs in our church services and it was awesome. Even though, part of the experiences cited in this book pertains to the struggles and victories of the Hillsong church, it doesn't give you the feels of un-belonging for not being part of their church. It actually inspires and motivates you that what God did in their church, He can also do it in our own churches.
There so many inspirations you can get in this book. Personal assessment and church growth suggestions.
This a great book that inspires you to extend and take risk of your faith and see the results of your unwavering faith and dedication to expand God's Kingdom.
I'm trying to read more of spiritual readings and equating it to my fiction book reading goals.
The last time that I read Christian reference book that inspired me a lot, change the way I think of myself and to the people around was Crash the Chatterbox by Steven Furtick. And while reading this book, it reminds me the feels I have while reading Crash the Chatterbox.
Did you ever experience reading a book then suddenly it makes you assess your own spiritual standing and growth?
So privileged that I've been given an ARC of this book knowingly that it was published earlier in Australia but it will be released on March 20 internationally.
I'm not a part of any Hillsong church but I'm a Christian who loves their songs. I used their songs in our church services and it was awesome. Even though, part of the experiences cited in this book pertains to the struggles and victories of the Hillsong church, it doesn't give you the feels of un-belonging for not being part of their church. It actually inspires and motivates you that what God did in their church, He can also do it in our own churches.
There so many inspirations you can get in this book. Personal assessment and church growth suggestions.
This a great book that inspires you to extend and take risk of your faith and see the results of your unwavering faith and dedication to expand God's Kingdom.
"... Behold, I am doing a new thing;
now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?.." - Isaiah 43:19
June 24, 2018
Wow! What a God-breathed, Spirit-led book! I could wait to read the next chapter. This has lifted my Spirit to seek, pray and yearn for more! I remember once saying to my spiritual mum (who is now with the Lord) "there has to be more than this!". Brian has opened up some of the 'more' for me and I will continue to seek more and encourage others to do so. Thank you.
Wow! What a God-breathed, Spirit-led book! I couldnt wait to read the next chapter.These truths have lifted my spirit to serk, pray and yearn for more! I remember saying to my spiritual Mum (who is with the Lord now) "there has to be more than this!). Brian has shown me some of the more and I will continue to seek more and encourage others to do the same. Thank you Brian
Wow! What a God-breathed, Spirit-led book! I couldnt wait to read the next chapter.These truths have lifted my spirit to serk, pray and yearn for more! I remember saying to my spiritual Mum (who is with the Lord now) "there has to be more than this!). Brian has shown me some of the more and I will continue to seek more and encourage others to do the same. Thank you Brian
August 7, 2019
A richly encouraging and inspiring book! I highly recommend it for anyone who desires to see God do, “exceedingly, abundantly, above and beyond anything they could ask for, hope, think, or even imagine...” in their life. It would be particularly beneficial for leaders, pastors, and anyone with God-sized dreams that are either in the process of being formed, lying dormant, or yet to be discovered. Entirely scriptural with innumerable personal testimonies and anecdotes, Brian Houston does a phenomenal job of making the case that absolutely anyone can do incredible things with their life when it is yielded to God. One of the most encouraging books I have read in a very long time. Highly recommended!
December 23, 2017
This book was very inspiring and compelling to read with also can be very used to help and guide line to you daily life specially setting up the way you thought. This book will helping us to live or perceived and understand more that is grace, goodness, mercy, kindness, love, forgiveness and favor are waiting in the future with God had plan to all of us. I highly recommend to everyone must to read this book. " I received complimentary a copy of this book from Blogging For Books program for this review"
November 27, 2018
I went to a Hillsongs concert and they gave away this book to everyone there. It's pretty good - better than expected. It's not particularly deep, but his inspiration is so infectious that he won me over in the end. If I were to sum up the book in the most superficial way possible, it would be: Serve. Obey. God gives you gifts. Be receptive. Be credible and consistent. Attend to both the daily walk and the spiritual war. Don’t be beholden to the past. Read the Word. Nothing new, but still solid advice.
August 4, 2021
While the title and theme are quite encouraging it left me feeling like I have just read the corporate annual report for Hillsong INC. With abundant references to the mass of churches, TV broadcasts amassed under the Hillsong umbrella it felt quite excessive. Frequent musings about traveling the world like a salesman did not appear the heartfelt experiences of a humble servant of the Lord. Personally I feel like this type of church franchising is what has me steer clear of big religion. What about you?
April 26, 2018
This was a hugely inspiring book that will challenge and encourage your faith in the God who is able to do "exceedingly, abundantly more than all we could ever ask or imagine". The stories Brian shares about the history of Hillsong are really fun to read about and overall his message is one that I really needed to hear in this period of life. If you need a book to refresh your faith, renew your vision, reignite your trust in what God has spoken over your life, this is a great option!
Favorite Quote: "I understand the daily grind of getting up, working, providing for your family and coming home to pay the bills and to put the kids to bed. I also have come to understand that God is in the details. The smallest detail and seemingly ordinary grind of our daily lives doesn't go unnoticed or unrewarded by Him. Faithfulness in the little things, doing daily, ordinary life well is crucial to experiencing the more that God promises. Don't be discouraged by what seems ordinary and don't allow familiarity to rob you of a God encounter."
Favorite Quote: "I understand the daily grind of getting up, working, providing for your family and coming home to pay the bills and to put the kids to bed. I also have come to understand that God is in the details. The smallest detail and seemingly ordinary grind of our daily lives doesn't go unnoticed or unrewarded by Him. Faithfulness in the little things, doing daily, ordinary life well is crucial to experiencing the more that God promises. Don't be discouraged by what seems ordinary and don't allow familiarity to rob you of a God encounter."
April 28, 2018
Excellent book excellent excellent excellent
I have only recently begun attending Hillsong Church and have found it to be a wonderful source of knowledge and strength in this book helps me understand why the church is as impactful as it is. Pastor Houston has written a book that tells you to look.up and help to lift your chin look to the sky expecting the best is yet to come strongly recommend excellent book especially if you're Australian please please read
I have only recently begun attending Hillsong Church and have found it to be a wonderful source of knowledge and strength in this book helps me understand why the church is as impactful as it is. Pastor Houston has written a book that tells you to look.up and help to lift your chin look to the sky expecting the best is yet to come strongly recommend excellent book especially if you're Australian please please read
May 27, 2018
As usual, Brian Houston’s always filled with hope and the future.
Some part of the book were already mentioned in his previous book. Nevetheless, there are so much more new things in this book.
I like particularly the way he is being full of hope, while getting real with the “not-fun” part of life. Being positive does not mean ignoring reality.
Always been blessed reading his books.
Recommended.
Some part of the book were already mentioned in his previous book. Nevetheless, there are so much more new things in this book.
I like particularly the way he is being full of hope, while getting real with the “not-fun” part of life. Being positive does not mean ignoring reality.
Always been blessed reading his books.
Recommended.
December 23, 2018
Alentador y desafiante
Este libro nos ayuda a recordar que no importa cuánto tiempo haya pasado desde nuestro primer encuentro con Jesús, o desde la primera vez que asistimos a una iglesia, o desde la primera vez que decidimos servirle, siempre hay más de Dios por descubrir, más que Él desea revelar y más que nosotros podemos dar.
Este libro nos ayuda a recordar que no importa cuánto tiempo haya pasado desde nuestro primer encuentro con Jesús, o desde la primera vez que asistimos a una iglesia, o desde la primera vez que decidimos servirle, siempre hay más de Dios por descubrir, más que Él desea revelar y más que nosotros podemos dar.
February 14, 2019
En spennende bok som gir innblikk i Hillsongs og Houston-familiens historie. Houston formidler, tydelig forankret i Bibelen, hvordan Gud gjennom livet har vært trofast, har vært større enn forventet og hvordan det hele handler om enkeltmennesker som får livet sitt forvandlet av evangeliet om Jesus! (får trekk i stjerne fordi den inspirerer, men uten at eg sitter igjen med noe konkret)
May 20, 2020
This is a nice encouraging book that bring you on a journey with Pester Brain through his ups and downs.
While I generally like how Pester Brain explains to you how there is more that God has planned for you, and there is more blessings and grace that you can expect from God, he some times digress too much midway through the chapter..
All in all a good read that will help reaffirm your faith!
While I generally like how Pester Brain explains to you how there is more that God has planned for you, and there is more blessings and grace that you can expect from God, he some times digress too much midway through the chapter..
All in all a good read that will help reaffirm your faith!
March 30, 2018
This book is phenomenal! If you enjoy Pastor Brian’s book or are just looking for some direction for your life or simply just enjoy reading, this book it for you! Filled with insight and encouragement for your life and how God has more for you than you could ever imagine!
April 14, 2018
what a great reminder that we are not defined by our past. Whether it was great, so-so, or a total train wreck, God has more in store for us.
I loved how Brian talks about wanting/needing/being willing to change our current reality/mindset to engage in the future that God has planned for us.
I loved how Brian talks about wanting/needing/being willing to change our current reality/mindset to engage in the future that God has planned for us.
June 25, 2018
Brian Houston's newest book, There is More: When the World Says You Can't, God Says You Can, is a reminder to live life with expectancy. Houston reminds the reader that God gives us dreams that ask us to put our faith in the Creator - the only one who can truly fulfill the dream in the first place.
There is More: When the World Says You Can't, God Says You Can
There is More reminds us that when we are obedient to God, we see "more" on the other side. That we are given blessings when we choose to live life according to how God asks us to live.
"Your ability to hold fast to the promises of God, trust in His provision, and believe that His desire for your life is abundance will hold you in good stead time and time again."
The focus is not so much on what God can do for us, but rather how we can live our lives for God and as a result, we experience blessings and the fulfillment of dreams we never imagined possible.
I appreciated the fact that Houston doesn't assert we won't always get what we want - that sometimes we have to make choices and sacrifice the thing we think is the dream in order to actually fulfill the dream. Houston doesn't promise a perfect life. Instead, he promises an exciting journey with God that will propel us to something greater than we thought possible when we chose to trust God and lean into His Word.
Houston reminds us to submit and surrender our plans before the throne because it is then that God is best able to use us for His glory.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley. This review is my own, honest opinion.
There is More: When the World Says You Can't, God Says You Can
There is More reminds us that when we are obedient to God, we see "more" on the other side. That we are given blessings when we choose to live life according to how God asks us to live.
"Your ability to hold fast to the promises of God, trust in His provision, and believe that His desire for your life is abundance will hold you in good stead time and time again."
The focus is not so much on what God can do for us, but rather how we can live our lives for God and as a result, we experience blessings and the fulfillment of dreams we never imagined possible.
I appreciated the fact that Houston doesn't assert we won't always get what we want - that sometimes we have to make choices and sacrifice the thing we think is the dream in order to actually fulfill the dream. Houston doesn't promise a perfect life. Instead, he promises an exciting journey with God that will propel us to something greater than we thought possible when we chose to trust God and lean into His Word.
Houston reminds us to submit and surrender our plans before the throne because it is then that God is best able to use us for His glory.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley. This review is my own, honest opinion.
September 11, 2018
It was overall a good, inspiring book, but it got a bit too repetitive and kept losing my interest midway through. It just didn’t resonate with me personally with where I’m at right now in my spiritual walk, but that doesn’t mean it won’t for someone else.
June 15, 2019
Geweldig wat Brian Houston doet voor de kerk wereldwijd. Zijn hart en drive om de kerk te zien bloeien druipen van elke bladzijde af. Wel had ik naar het einde toe moeite om mijn aandacht erbij te houden en het uit te lezen.
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