Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream

The book I am currently reading:

What is Jesus worth to you?

It's easy for American Christians to forget how Jesus said his followers would actually live, what their new lifestyle would actually look like. They would, he said, leave behind security, money, convenience, even family for him. They would abandon everything for the gospel. They would take up their crosses daily...


But who do you know who lives like that? Do you?


In Radical, David Platt challenges you to consider with an open heart how we have manipulated the gospel to fit our cultural preferences. He shows what Jesus actually said about being his disciple--then invites you to believe and obey what you have heard. And he tells the dramatic story of what is happening as a "successful" suburban church decides to get serious about the gospel according to Jesus.

Are you looking for a good book to read? Lately I have been reading books having to do with missions. The latest book I read was "Through Gates of Splender" by Elisabeth Elliot. This is the story of five missionaries who give their lives while trying to make contact with the Waodani ("Auca" Indians) in Ecuador. This is a true story of the amazing lives of these five missionaries and is written by one of the wives. Once you read the book, you may want to read "End of the Spear" by Steve Saint (the son of the missionary pilot) and find out the rest of the story. Then, check out the DVD by the same title. If you ever wanted a story to challenge your faith, this is it. So, read it today and let me know what you think.

Have you read a good book lately that challenged your faith. Please share it with us.