Seems like a good book

We were at Debbie's parents' place this last weekend. It was a blessed time; Ryan, Emily, and Eveline came down from Minneapolis, so we were able to spend time with them. And, Debbie's brother's kids (now grown) came over, as well as her sister-in-law. We had a grand time together in Jesus.

During one of the conversations, Gwen (Debbie's sister-in-law) mentioned a book she had recently finished reading: The Rest of the Gospel: When the partial Gospel has worn you out. We said it sounded interesting; she offered to lend her copy for us to borrow. I started reading it this morning, and you will see excerpts here for the next however long it takes :)

It's easy to live as if we are the center of the universe. We wouldn't ever say it, or even think it consciously, but we can live as if God is here for us. That has come across in a lot of teaching over the last thirty years. Go is here to bless you. You ought to be rich. You ought to be prosperous. It's your due to be successful. It's your due to get ahead. God has to respond to your faith. God has obligated Himself to bless you if you do the right thing. All of which means what? You are the center of the universe.— The Rest of the Gospel: When the partial Gospel has worn you out, page 8

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That's only the second page of the preface. And, guess what? The author doesn't think you are the center of the universe! God is. Stay tuned for more goodies...
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