"Radical" Review and Giveaway!

I usually read & review Christian Romance, Fiction, Historical, or mysteries but every once in awhile I will throw in a different genre for a change. Sometimes change is good.


I have just finished reading Radical by David Platt and let me tell you...it was radical! Wow! The concepts in this book are mind blowing to say the least! In this insightful book you will read about the author's take on modern day Christianity, American Christianity specifically. Some things that he takes on are; Americans comfortable Christianity - have we made Jesus into who we want Him to be?; Christians and the Mission Field- who will tell the world about Jesus? Do we leave it up to the few who choose to go to Africa or Asia... or are each of us called to be missionaries in some way? What does the Bible say about this?; What is Authentic Discipleship?; Does God want us to sell everything we own and follow Him? These are just a few of the questions that are answered in Radical by David Platt.

This book will make you re-think what you believe and do some soul searching in the process. That is the least that you will take away from "Radical". Here is an excerpt from the book;

"This is the question that often haunts me when I stand before a crowd of thousands of people in the church I pastor. What if we take away the cool music and the cushioned chairs? What if the screens are gone and the stage is no longer decorated? What if the air conditioning is off and the comforts are removed? Would His Word still be enough for His people to come together?" Herein lies the question, have we made a 'Jesus' that fits our lifestyles?

There are several moving testimonials throughout the book which really add to the content of the book & help you to understand the author's viewpoint on a variety of subjects.

I do have to mention that some of what I read was a little bit offensive at first because after all, I am an American Christian who has come to believe a lot of what David tells you is not necessarily Biblical. Reading this book has made me turn to Scripture more than once, and it has given me a new desire to follow Christ in a way that is fresh and new!

Are you interested yet? Are you ready to be radically transformed by Jesus? Maybe this book will give you that little nudge that you've been needing. Check out the "Radical Experiment" toward the back of the book..."One Year to a Life Turned Upside Down". There is also a great little book which you can download for free from David Platt's website http://radicalthebook.com named The Radical Question. What is Jesus Worth To You?

I have a copy of Radical to giveaway. Please post a comment to this post with your email - remember to post like this: susieq (at) aol (dot) com to avoid the spammers. As usual there are several ways to earn extra entries below:

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5. What is the most inspiring book that you have ever read (not including the Bible)?

I will be drawing a winner for this book Thursday, May 13th. I am also reviewing another book this week, Indivisible by Kristen Heitzmann so be looking for it :-)

Website Just for the Book: http://www.radicalthebook.com/

Dr. David Platt is lead pastor of the Church at Brook Hills, a four-thousand-member congregation in Birmingham, Alabama, that describes itself as " a faith family full of world-impacting disciples who really believe that as a church we can shake the nations for His glory."


You may purchase a copy directly from the publishers at WaterBrook Multinomah:
http://waterbrookmultnomah.com/catalog.php?isbn=9781601422217


Disclaimer: I have received 'Radical' by David Platt from WaterBrook Multinomah publishers. Everything that I have said in my above review is my own personal opinion.