Not A Fan by Kyle Idleman

Genre- Religion/Christian Life/Spiritual Life

Not a Fan by Kyle Idleman

Published by- Zondervan

Copyrighted- 2011

Number of pages- 185

Age Group- Adult, (can also be for highschoolers)

Description of book- softcover, list price $12.99, ISBN 978-0-310-33207-7

Are you a fan or a follower of Jesus?  Kyle Idleman is going to show you what it is to be a follower and not a fan, as many of us are.  This book begins with a must read prologue and quickly moves onto part one.  In part one, you must decide whether or not you are a fan or a follower.  Be honest!  Part two is “an invitation to follow” and Part three, “following Jesus. wherever. whenever. whatever.”

About the author- Kyle Idleman currently works as a teaching pastor at Southeast Christian Church, the fifth largest church in America.  He lives with his wife and four children.

My thoughts-

I really enjoyed this book.  After I finished this book I have decided that I am a fan who needs to work much harder at being a follower.  Not a Fan has shown me time and time again that there is so much more to being a follower of Jesus.

Each chapter is set up to it talks a bit about Jesus and some of his fans/followers and then you learn about the difference between a fan and a follower, then decide which you are.  Later in the book it shows how you need to follow Jesus. 

The testimonies at the end of some chapters are good.  They show how Jesus has truly changed peoples’ lives.  They are also a testament to Kyle Idleman and how important this subject is to him.  It is very fun to read a book that the author is very passionate about and it is evident in Not a Fan.  It makes me passionate about being a follower and not a fan.

Would I recommend? This book should be read by one and all.  Not a Fan definitely should read by teenagers and used in their Sabbath classes, so they will always know how to be a follower of Jesus and not a fan.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received Not a Fan, free from Zondervan. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

hungry for God by Margaret Feinberg

Genre- Religion/Christian Life/Spiritual Life

hungry for God: Hearing God’s voice in the ordinary and everyday By Margaret Feinber

Published by- Zondervan

Copyrighted- 2011

Number of pages- 185

Age Group- Adult, college age

Description of book- softcover, list price $12.99, ISBN 978-0-310-33207-7

Extra- Discussion questions at the end the book for each chapter

Written in only six chapters, Margaret Feinberg shows us how to be spiritually hungry for God and then how to recognize and prepare for it on a daily basis.  The chapters, “Unforgettable Invitation,” “Kairos Moments,” “Shaped by God’s Voice,” Readiness,” “The Language of God,” and “Have You Heard?” are the different ways in which we need to listen and observe God on a daily basis.

From the back of the book: “Learning to hear God’s voice isn’t as much a destination as it is a journey and if you travel far enough, you’ll find yourself abiding in the presence of God.”

About the author- Margaret Feinberg lives in Colorado with her husband and dog.  She is a writer and speaker and has been named on of the “Thirty Emerging Voices” of Christian leaders by Charisma magazine.

My thoughts-

My favorite chapter was, “The Language of God.”  This chapter was divided up into the many ways  that God speaks to us.  I enjoyed reading Margaret Feinberg’s reflections and learning the many ways that God communicates with us if we are willing to listen.  I thought that “God Thoughts” and “Nature” were the best ones, because to me, they are two of the more obvious ones that may get over looked in our daily life.   To get thoughts from God we need to pray, be quiet and listen.  God whispers, so we need to listen for the quiet words.  Going outside and being a part of nature is also a way that we can observe the awesomeness of God.  It doesn’t need to be in a park or in your yard, you can just look out the window and observe.

Would I recommend? Yes, I would highly recommend this book by Margaret Feinberg, because we need to know how to satisfy our spiritual hunger and this book can help us do that. 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Zondervan. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.