I Dare You to Change!: Discover the Difference Between Dreaming of a Better Life and Living It

by Bil Cornlius

A no-holds-barred motivational action plan that shows you how to take charge of your life and find God's best for you from one of the most exciting new pastors in America! Why can't I ever get ahead? Why do I always have to settle for less than I planned? Most of us have asked ourselves these questions at one time or another. Pastor Bil Cornelius firmly believes that everyone wants to do better, live better, and to be a better person but we find it difficult to sustain a life of peace and fulfillment. In I Dare You to Change! , Cornelius explains in his trademark winning style how to live the life that God has planned for us. In this inspiring and biblically oriented book, he shows us the difference between dreaming of a better life and actually living one. Using the story of Gideon from the book of Judges, he shows you how to re-imagine life and to understand the steps that you need to take each day to make it happen. If you know that God has called you to find more -- more fulfillment, more success, more satisfying relationships -- Pastor Bil Cornelius can show you the way to make your dreams a reality. By finding a new, positive, attitude; surrounding yourself with the right people; and celebrating your victories, you will find the life God has planned for you.

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction, Christian

212 pages, Hardcover

First published August 30, 2010

Reviews

[Nicole Elliott]

When my hubby saw me reading I Dare You to Change he groaned and said, “Oh NO! You’re reading a self help book??!!” I had to laugh because when I opened the package and saw Pastor Bill’s smiling face and finger pointing at me I wondered if maybe I was about to read one. I’m not much one for fluffy, feel goody, “oh you’re such a wonderful person–Yey you” type of books.

Thankfully I Dare You to Change is not a self help book–it’s so much more! As KJ 52 says, “I’ve got Jesus–I don’t need Dr. Phil!” that’s what this book made me think of. I would describe it as Max Lucado meets John Maxwell. It follows the story of Gideon but brings it to life and makes it applicable to our life today–I think that was my very favorite aspect of the book. I loved re-hearing the story from beginning to end and realizing that once again God chose “the least” that humanity had to offer and made it His very best. I also always love realizing how flawed and messed up the people in the Bible are-as weird as that might sound. To me that assures us of it’s truth–if it were a work of fiction all the heroes and “mighty men of God” would be just that–not people who sin, defeat sin, then fall back into sin again. It shows me that there is hope for everyone of us! I also love that the plan of salvation is clearly and accurately represented in the book.

The book is also filled with great leadership ideas, quotes, and plans. It encourages you to really make the changes you need to in your life–no matter what area those changes might be in. I found it to be inspiring and challenging. Although there aren’t any huge changes I feel that I need to make in my life there are many smaller areas that need tackling–like my path to lose my baby weight. This book helped me remember that it’s the little steps daily that add up to the big ones.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone–in fact I already did at the Women’s Bible Study I go to and am planning on loaning my copy to a friend there after I talk my hubby into reading it-once I convince him it’s not a self help book

[Wendy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book forces the reader to think critically about life. What do you want out of it, obviously you are not content where you are, or you wouldn't have picked up the book. This book has helped me to set goals and actively work towards them.

[Ellen]

JUst starting today.

[Moon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great advice! This is a book to read if you are just not sure where you are headed. Very practical advice on life and what you should do to achieve success.