Just read: Radical

Certain books become "trendy" or a "fad." This is one of them - Radical by David Platt. 

When an idea catches on, like this one has, it is usually because it is something we were wanting (or needing) to hear. I know I needed to hear it.

It was the tag line that caught my attention - "taking back your faith from the American Dream." Since returning to America I have been wondering how to ward off materialism, how to live a life dedicated to serving others, how to be faithful when so much distraction is available in the form of opportunity. This book is about struggling through these trials and living a life worthy of the calling we have received.

Here are some deep thoughts from Platt:

• "The goal of the American dream is to make much of us, the goal of the gospel is to make much of God."
• "[Radicals]...believe they were created for more than a Christian spin on the American dream. They believe the purpose of their lives is deeper than having a nice job, raising a decent family, living a comfortable life, and tacking church attendance onto the end of it."
• "Jesus beckons each of us to plainly, humbly, and quietly focus our lives on people."
• "God has called us to be a people who spend our lives for the sake of his glory among the needy outside our gates"
• "We are tempted, though, to settle for throwing our scraps to the poor"...the question isn't what can we spare? But, what will it take? Are we willing to do what it takes?

I want to be willing to do what it takes, which is more than just what I can spare.

just Sheri, wanting to live radically