One Thing: Boldly Pursuing All That Matters

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  I gave this book 1.5 stars because that's about how many chapters were actually really good. Dwayne started off the book wonderfully with his story of how God got a hold of him and shifted his focus from what he could DO for God verses God HIMSELF, and ended well with practical steps on how to get there, but in between was just trying to use biblical texts to prove that his point was true.

  It could have been so much richer if these three elements were woven together in a more readable way. A... (show more)

  I gave this book 1.5 stars because that's about how many chapters were actually really good. Dwayne started off the book wonderfully with his story of how God got a hold of him and shifted his focus from what he could DO for God verses God HIMSELF, and ended well with practical steps on how to get there, but in between was just trying to use biblical texts to prove that his point was true.

  It could have been so much richer if these three elements were woven together in a more readable way. As it stands, 3/4 of the book bored me, even though the subject matter was great! Not a good thing if a book about God's heart for you comes across as boring! (show less)

   

  by Erika Lee Brewer on Jun 30, 2009 at 05:17AM

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  Shifted my understanding of Missions. It especially helped me to re-evaluate why I want to go into missions, and has left me convinced that I first must love God where I am right now. He will lead me to missions from my home as well as perhaps abroad, someday.

   

   

  by Jeremy Estabrook on Oct 15, 2009 at 08:23PM

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