Risky Gospel
Abandon Fear and Build Something Awesome
- Christian Living
- Publisher: Nelson Books (Thomas Nelson)
- Published: 2013
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Publisher's Description
How do you access a real, thriving, vibrant faith? You trust a big God, and you start living like he’s real. It’s time to put our comfort and ease and false security on the line. If we know God is real, let’s pray as if he’s actually listening. If we know he’s good, let’s reflect that goodness in the world. When our problems feel big, let’s lean on the One who is bigger. Is that risky? “Sure,” says Owen Strachan. “Embrace it anyway. It’s literally the only way to live.”
Endorsements (5)
“Some Christians are paralyzed by fear or indecision or constant second-guessing or by the blur of activity in their lives. In this book, Owen Strachan points out what’s immobilizing you right now, and to give you the gospel coaching to run the race again. Read this book to stir up courage in yourself, or to equip you to do so for a brother or sister in need.”
“Owen Strachan takes us through a journey of the struggles of the ordinary Christian life. Refreshingly honest, he shares about his own current and past temptation to fear and shrink back all while challenging the reader to look to God’s Word and the gospel for the strength to take risks. In his words, ‘Jesus came to embolden us not to anesthetize us.’ With humor and wisdom, Owen casts a vision for a risky life in our faith, marriages, work, churches, and culture. In the end we see that risking it all for the gospel isn’t risking at all.”
“My favorite books are those that lead me to want to thank the authors for writing them. This is one such work. Owen Strachan clarifies a compelling vision for fruitfulness and faithfulness in light of the work of Christ, but he does not stop there. He exhorts us to reach our full potential in Him by embracing the call to risk and shows that we can boldly live out this gospel calling no matter our “Risky Gospel isn’t a book for perfect Christians who have it all together. Nor is it for those seeking merely to numb the pain. With humility and humor, as a friend, Strachan shows us the awesomeness of God, reminding us that Jesus came to embolden—not anesthetize—his followers. Risky Gospel is a rock inviting readers to take a flying leap of faith.”
“There’s a rumbling, thunderous joy rolling through the pages of Risky Gospel. Owen candidly describes how the Christian life is to be one of boldness, conviction, and intentionality. The kind of zeal he’s talking about isn’t haphazard and reactionary, but it flows from living in light of the joy-inciting gospel of Jesus Christ. What a timely message for the Church around the world!”
“I love this book. I love this book because it calls you to risk and do things that matter. I love this book because it calls you to risk with the strength available in Christ. And I love this book because it not only tells you what to accomplish and how, but it actually gets you excited about doing it. I’m excited about sharing this book with those in my ministry. You should be too.”
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