This book would be great even if I knew nothing about McManus' life and ministry. But, after hearing him speak and watching his work, this man literally "practices what he preaches." It is easy to challenge people to do something (which this book does wonderfully), but when the challenger lives out the challenge so boldly, it only makes it that much more powerful. Now, I need to go live it out too!

Thoughts alone are great, but Erwin gives you a challenge to live your life for God and not hold back. I have heard Erwin speak publically twice. Once at Leadership Network and more recently at Promise Keepers in Phoenix, AZ. They should have let him speak longer and more than once at PK. He was one of the highlights of the whole deal. This would be an excellent book to take on a personal renewal retreat. I love his insight and boldness. A must read for any serious believer. A very must read for any Christian leader.
Thanks Erwin for a great challenge.

Pastor McManus does a stunning job illustrating the way we should live our lives in Christ by using King Saul and his son, Jonathon. Through a single chapter in the Old Testament, he draws a wealth of wisdom and shares it with us. For Christians passionate about their faith, this will serve to bring a new light on the way we view each moment of our lives. Our complacent perspectives are challenged, and McManus brings to light some of the errors of our ways in trusting God. Every page was so full of eye opening revelation that I had to reread sections two or three times to fully grasp the weight of what was just read! I plan on reading it again since there is simply so much in the book that is useful for a fruitful life in Christ.

As a long time ee cummings fan, I found this book to be just as wonderful as the rest of his writing, although this one isn't as well known. If you can appreciate his artistic use of words, you will not be disapointed by etcetera.