Outlive Your Life is the latest thought-provoking, action-inducing book from Max Lucado. In it, he uses anecdotes coupled with the book of Acts to explain the actions of the early church members and how they should be a model for us. Bottom line: Compassion.
I am a Max Lucado fan. If Max writes it, I read it. While I usually jump into his books with both feet, I felt like I was just sticking my toe in on this one and hitting cool water in the first few chapters. It didn't draw me in initially, whether that be because of my mood of the day or due to the subject matter. I kept reading, however, and am so glad I did. I had two favorite chapters, "Do Good, Quietly" and "Pray First; Pray Most." I was awestruck by so many things in those chapters and now have a healthy supply of notes in the margins. I plan to read this book again, using the included discussion guide, and take it in slowly, thoughtfully. I would recommend Outlive Your Life, wholeheartedly, to everyone I know. Give it a chance. If you don't feel it pulling you under in the first few chapters, keep reading. You won't be sorry you did.
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