DO Something!: Make Your Life Count

by Miles McPherson

Everyone wants their life to count. We all wish we could make a difference in a hurting world. The good news is that we can. Despite our own brokenness (and, in fact, because of it) each of us can be Jesus's hands and feet on Earth, reaching out to others in real and profound ways.

With powerful true stories, illustrations from the life of Christ, and specific activities for readers to engage, DO Something! is a hopeful and practical book that shows how to live out faith in a way that improves people's lives. With transparency and humility, Miles McPherson shares his own shortcomings as a young pastor trying to connect with people in need. Stressing the importance of hurting with people before you can do something for them, McPherson takes readers through the 5 P's of making their lives preparation, purpose, pain, power, and passion. By putting into practice the principles found in this book, readers will experience spiritual fulfillment as they see that they can make a real difference in the lives of those around them.

Genres: Christian, Nonfiction

222 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 2009

About the author

Miles McPherson, author and is a man radically transformed by God. Miles is the Senior Pastor of the Rock Church in San Diego, one of the fastest growing churches in the United States.

A former defensive back with the San Diego Chargers, Miles also is President and founder of Miles Ahead, an outreach ministry focused on sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with teens and adults all over the world.

Two years into his pro football career, Miles was battling a drug problem and living an immoral lifestyle. That’s when he gave his life to Jesus Christ, and never looked back. Miles began to work as a Bible teacher, youth pastor and speaker with a track record of appealing to diverse audiences, large and small.

Known for his frank and funny delivery, Miles loves to call people to think about how God has prepared them to do something significant with their lives. He’s a prolific speaker, one who can talk to anyone — from prison inmates to senior citizens. He challenges everyone to go out and do something for God!

Reviews

[Mike Klein · Rating 4 out of 5]

A shallow but good book to get one started on "doing something". There's some heartwarming stories that are nice and even one of them doesn't have a "happy" ending which was a pleasant surprise. Ultimately one needs to go to the website to dig deeper but a nice easy read.

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Reading through with my church. On Chapter 6 so far...
I enjoyed the inspirational stories and attempted to apply some principles to my day to day...

[Carol Abernathie · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you want to make your life count while binging glory to God but don't know how, this is a great place to start!

[Matt · Rating 1 out of 5]

Too self helpy not my style

[Theresa B. · Rating 3 out of 5]

It had wonderful spiritual lessons and examples but needs better organizational flow.

[Shirley Lund · Rating 1 out of 5]

I had to stop reading this book after the author stated "If the Bible is reliable enough..." (pg 61) and said "The only way you will do greater things than Jesus did is if you exercise faith in the faithful promises of God and His Word." (pg 55)
YUCK:( Not possible to be greater than Jesus!
The okay parts of this book seem superficial and lacking real meat to chew on. Needless to say, I'm disappointed!

[Sarom]

I am just at the beginning of this book, and one of my goals this year is to be able to Do Something for my community by applying it through Christ. This book is a start because we are beginning a series at my church (The Rock) come next week about doing something...

[Lorrie]

I am on Chapter 2

[Crisp619sd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow... This is in here too? Pastor miles is amazing!!! Very inspiring... Very encouraging... I'm doing things I never thought I would be doing.

[Crisp619sd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Life inspiring testimonies... Pastor miles... You're amazing!

[Eileen Rubio]

AMAZING BOOK! Real-life stories touching and inspiring..

[Benjamin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This a great inspirational and motivational book!

[Sanchia Goosen · Rating 2 out of 5]

A bit too American, but some interesting concepts and inspirational stories.

[SHBC Leaders' Library]

1 available - leader's kit w/DVD

[Ginger Vanderbeek · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed the connection between the real world and bible time stories.

[Jennifer Johnston · Rating 2 out of 5]

Well, this book was really a 2 star for me all the way through the final chapter (Rico) which I did find compelling, challenging and insightful. That chapter and ending make it a "Liked" for me.