Okay so I know Max Lucado's book "Out Live Your Life" has been out a loooong time. I think I probably received the book in August, so I am definitely late getting this posted. For those of you who have already read it...kudos! Let me know your thoughts or if you used it in a bible study at church, etc. For those of you that haven't picked it up yet, here's my review. But...I think you should definitely read it for yourself!
Max Lucado's "Out Live Your Life" is a book about ordinary people doing extraordinary things. This book isn't written for the theological scholars and multimillion philanthropists of our time. Instead, it's written to you and me; the John Doe's and Normal Nancy's of this world. Following the footsteps of the early apostles in the biblical book of Acts, Mr. Lucado makes the compelling point that no matter where we are or what our situation, each one of us can make a lasting impact on the world around us. No seminary degree or missionary experience required..just our normal, timid, weak, tired everyday selves...and one all-powerful God. Written with typical Lucado flare, the book is a quick read, filled with humorous anecdotes and inspiring stories of people who are already out living their faith. There is even a chapter by chapter discussion and action guide in the back to help you take the content of the book and apply it to your life. I would high recommend Out Live Your Life not only for personal study for anyone who wants to make a difference, but also as a practical and easy to used study material for small groups, bible studies, and Sunday School classes. If this isn't recommendation enough, Max Lucado himself is modeling one small way of outliving his life by donating all of the proceeds from the book to World Vision. So, get a copy, really dig in to the material that's inside, and go Out Live Your Life!
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