Greater: Dream Bigger. Start Smaller. Ignite God's Vision For Your Life. (2012) - Plot & Excerpts
This book is for people who are wasting their lives and may not even know it.When I began reading this book I thought, "Oh great, another Christian author trying to pass off motivational speeches as Christ-like." As I got further into the readings, I came to appreciate what Furtick wanted to say.By using the life and stories of Elisha, we see what it means by living a greater life. In the end, this felt like reading 12 sermons by Pastor Furtick. But that isn't so bad. The stories are fun to relive and some of his personal anecdotes are entertaining.This book is divided into twelve chapters. Each one builds on the previous chapter and on the stories of Elisha found in 2 Kings. Just when you think he's going to drop into the "In-it-to-win-it" cheap pep talk, Furtick takes a turn and delivers quite the pastoral advice.Furtick convinced seven families to sell their houses, quit their jobs, and move to North Carolina with him to start a church. In six years the church has grown from eight families to more than ten thousand people.This is how the book begins and right away I was skeptical. I loathe Christian authors that claim how they took such grand risks and now look at them now! "And if you do exactly what I say in this book, you too can be this successful!!" Thank God Steven Furtick does not come close to saying this in his book.This was a fun book to read as well as a fresh relook at Elisha.This book was provided for review, at no cost, by WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing. I'd heard this book was challenging and it certainly was. Despite the challenging nature, I really enjoyed it. I really liked Steven Furtick's honesty about his own battles. Lot's of authors and preachers say they have problems too but Steven Furtick was remarkably transparent about his and that was refreshing.Steven Furtick explains his points well with a good blend of Scripture, illustrations and how to apply the message. The whole flow of the book is very logical and easy to digest.I read this as an Audiobook and as always, I enjoy author narrated books. Steven Furtick, clearly a good speaker, does a great job of narrating his own book. I like little touches like changing references from book to audiobook and read to hear etc. Now to try and apply some of the lessons...
What do You think about Greater: Dream Bigger. Start Smaller. Ignite God's Vision For Your Life. (2012)?
Great book! Very inspirational, invites you to act now and be greater now! Not wait for the future
—Maria
I really enjoyed this book. He has a very interesting writing style.
—KIKI
Great book. Every Christian should read it.
—tc1555
