One way REDEMPTION has already begun to impact my life, is in my daily routines. I was so inspired by the way Bryan talked about his road to victory being won one conscious step at a time, that I've been refreshed in my exercise and devotion routines that needed refreshing! I was reminded of Eugene Peterson's book, A Long Obedience in the Same Direction. A life lived for Christ is simply that...one step of obedience after another over the course of a lifetime. It may originate out of much sin, muck and mire, but in Psalm 40 we read these words of David that seem to mirror what Bryan shares as well...
1 I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry.
2 He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire;
he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.
3 He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear the LORD and put their trust in him.
Amen. I pray this is true of those who read this story of REDEMPTION, and that they begin to walk in obedience, moment after moment, finding over the course of their days and weeks that their journey of sacrifice and devotion has brought them closer to the one who has written their story...there's no better place in all the world to be. Bryan and has found that truth...have you?
Which leads me to an invitation to you... I'd love (and I know Bryan and Sarah would too) to hear your thoughts about his new book! How has your heart been stirred by the story you've heard? Many of you have already begun reading or finished the book, and we'd love to hear what you thought! Real, honest, true thoughts...no sugar coating, just the plain truth about how your review of pages you've read.
- We would love reviews of any length...from a few sentences to a few paragraphs.
- If you have a blog or business you'd like us to promote along with your review, please include that as well! We'd love to send some business your way!
- We'll except reviews from now all the way up to the time of the Olympics :)
Our hope and prayer is that Bryan's story is used for the glory of God. May many more come to a saving knowledge of who He is through the vulnerability shared in the pages of REDEMPTION! What is your redemption story? I'd love to know and celebrate with you over the work of a good God.
And if you haven't yet, enter to win your own autographed copy today...so you can get reading (and reviewing) ASAP!
I love reading the same book with Jeff and then talking about it together. I look forward to reading Bryan's story.