I like to read Christian books, whether fiction or nonfiction. I am always looking into the deeper things, not always to find answers but to see what else is out there. I know that ultimately I can turn to the Bible for insight and answers. A lot of the non-fiction Christian books will quote scripture and relate something to that scripture reading so that you can better understand it. At some time or another, we all question things about life, about God and I think it is good to turn to "good" Christian readings to help you find answers to those lingering questions.
This book Furious Pursuit is a book that was compiled by two gentlemen. Tim King is a former pastor, marketing executive, and magazine editor. Frank Martin is director of the Furious Faith Ministries and the author and co-author of more than 14 books. The question that is the reasoning behind this book is why must we always pursue God, why can't he pursue us? Through many stories, these two authors discuss, how God does pursue us but do we really pursue him. To quote from the book, "you're not defined by what you've done. you're defined by who pursues you." They mention in this book how we humans only believe in what we can see, what is tangible. We let what others think and say determine what we believe. We must stop reading what others have said about Christians yet look into the heart of the Giver of Life.
King and Martin state that "God not only chases you, but that he has never left your side." What the authors convey in the message of this book is that God has never left your side. He sees everything in your heart but despite what he sees in that heart, He still pursues you because He understands you. What King and Martin want readers to get from this book is to stop relying on yourself for everything and rely on God and grow in a relationship with Him.
I enjoyed reading this book, the only thing I did not like about it was that in the beginning as they were relating stories to the topic, it felt as if they were saying the same thing over and over but with a different ending. However, despite that, I felt that what they wanted to convey and get across was done well. I liked how they quoted scripture and threw in some stories from the Bible. I believe the point of this book is to tell people that they are missing out on something big and greater than they could ever imagine. And that when things don't seem to be going exactly how they feel it should go, they should know that God is always there for them.
Recommended Fiction:
The Shack by William P. Young--I read this book a few months ago. I have never read a more moving Christian fiction book than this one. Mackenzie Allen Phillip's daughter was abducted during a family camping trip in Oregon. Evidence has appeared that she was murdered in this abandoned shack. Four years goes by and Mack receives a suspicious note, saying see you at the shack...Papa. Mack decides to go and see what this is all about and what he discovers there will change him forever. It is a must read!
The Struggle by Nancy Rue
Recommended Non-fiction:
Furious Longing of God by Brennan Manning
Too Busy Not to Pray: Slowing down to be with God by Bill Hybels, Lavonne Neff, Ashley Wiersma
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