Roeleveld
encourages readers to be giant killers. With Christians facing many
challenges in today's society, she reminds us of the faith and
determination we need.
Her
book is based on 2 Peter 1:1-10. In Part 1 Roeleveld explores
effective and fruitful Christian living. In Part 2 she teaches
strategic thinking about cultivating attitudes and experiences
leading to spiritual growth in a culture opposed to Christ. Part 3
consists of ministudies on the qualities described in 2 Peter 1:1-10.
I
like her analogy to the Jack and the Beanstalk story. We are reminded
that God frequently uses small people and places. Through them He
reveals His glory. We are reminded of other truths too, such as we
are nothing without the Vine.
The
strength of this book is the third part, the studies on the character
qualities Peter says we must exhibit to grow and have a fruitful life
(faith, goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness,
affection, love). Each study is six days long. She includes word
studies, Scriptures to look up and questions to answer.
This
is a very readable and inspiring book. Roeleveld describes herself as
a well-studied lay person. She has crafted studies that are not too
scholarly yet are challenging. She uses lots of stories and examples
of the qualities so we see how they work. Her questions at the end of
each chapter in the first part of the book and in the studies in the
last half of the book are good. She has included ideas for using the
book in studies of various lengths or as a retreat. She also offers
more resources at www.loriroeveld.com.
My
rating: 4/5 stars.
Lori
Stanley Roeleveld is the author of two previous books. She writes her
popular blog at LoriRoeleveld.com.
Abingdon
Press, 304 pages.
I
received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher for
the purpose of an independent and honest review.
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