#kyleidleman

[coffeeandtheology23]

Six books that helped to form my spiritual beliefs. #rachelheldevans #jeffersonbethke #rosariabutterfield #kyleidleman #angiesmith #johnburke #spiritualformation https://www.instagram.com/p/BxF9VpOHo3o/?igshid=17lopebb3n1sw

[stpissaultopaul]

"Don't Give Up" by Kyle Idleman

a review...

Don't Give Up is rooted in Hebrews 12:1-3. "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses..."

Chapter 1 - Speaks to having faith and trust in God through the illustration of trying to put a puzzle together but not having box cover as a point of reference. If we trust the puzzle maker and keep putting pieces together eventually we will see the big picture. The Bible is full of witnesses who were imperfect but are heros because of their great faith. Kyle also reminds us that faith always requires risks.

I have read every book Kyle has written (multiple times...) And Chapter 2 "Keep Fighting" to me is the most moving, relatable, convicting thing Kyle has ever written. Jacob is the illusration here, how he cheated and ran from responsibility and consequences. Finally he fought and he received a new name and a new identity. I love this quote in the book... “The quickest way for anyone to reach the sun and the light of day is not to run west, chasing after the setting sun, but to head east plunging into the darkness until one comes to the sunrise.”

I could go on chapter by chapter, and tell of the beautiful personal stories, the great illustrations, the funny anecdotes, but no one likes a SPOILER. And you need to read this book! The 3 main sections sum it up...

1. Listen to the Crowd (of witnesses)

2. Throw Off the Weight (that hinders)

3. Run Your Race (to the finish)

If you need encouragement this is the book for you, if you are at the end of your rope this is the book for you, if you are at a crossroads this is the book for you, if your life is in transition this is the book for you, if you need a kick in the pants this is the book for you, if you are a believer and you are breathing this is the book for you.

Kyle never disappoints, this another game changer.

[stpissaultopaul]

“The biggest threat to the church today is fans who call themselves Christians but aren’t actually interested in following Christ. They want to be close enough to Jesus to get all the benefits, but not so close that it requires anything from them.”

Kyle Idleman - Not a Fan

[pmdawn80]

#newblogpost coming #centeryourself #rebeccaskloot #kyleidleman #cindytrimm

[calvinforchrist-blog]

Reading through #theendofme by #kyleidleman and it's really soothing my soul. Highly recommend! "Here's what we find in our suffering. There is a deep void that used to be filled with whatever we lost. That could be stuff or even relationship-- none of which are bad things. But when it's gone, it leaves an aching cavity, and God is there to fill it up with himself. "

[homesickhere]

...What if you faced the sin in your life this very day with a period of genuine mourning? What if you spent some time meditating, praying, and grieving over the sin in the world around you? Before you think about all that, think about this: It’s going to change you. It’s going to transform your outlook on yourself and your world in a dramatic way. In essence, you’re electing to see things from Christ’s perspective, from the inside out, and you can’t do that without becoming a little more like Christ...

The End of Me, Kyle Idleman