By Thom S. Ranier
Published by: B & H Publishing
Group, Nashville, Tennessee, 2013
This little book is packed. With
ideas, attitude and conviction. Seven small chapters focusing what I
can do to be a better church member. Each chapter is summed up with
a pledge and study questions. The book is less than 100 pages long
so it doesn't take long at all to read. However, I would suggest
reading and studying one chapter at a time, absorbing what Mr. Ranier
is saying, and learn how to apply that to your life before continuing
on to the next chapter. This book is as much about what a church
member should not be as what one should be.
I mentioned that this book is
convicting. It is! One of the most convicting chapters for me is
chapter 4, I Will Pray for My Church Leaders. Do you know how hard
it is to be a Christian leader, especially in this day and age? You
think the devil comes after you, but a Christian leader who is sold
out to God, who is trying to do as they believe God would lead them,
is under constant attack. I had forgotten. I was moved to tears and
had to confess in prayer, and then begin praying hard for my pastor.
And I have seen God moving in my church since that time, or maybe God
has removed the scales from my eyes and allowed me to see, and pray
more specifically.
If you want to improve your walk with
Christ, and if you want to grow as a Christian, I would highly
recommend this little book. This is one that I will be passing
along, but asking for it to be returned so I can read it over and
over and remind myself of what I should be doing. By the way, the
author is the CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources and is a pastor and
researcher. As such, he has his finger on the heartbeat of modern
Christians.
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