Matthew

Despite sounding a bit sales pitchy and over the top at times, this book was a welcome challenge to our perfectionist, always on the go culture. Several times throughout the book, I'd find myself sharing a quote that I felt was applicable to some struggle we were going through.

Scazzero affirms the place of grief and lament, challenges us to embrace our limits and vulnerability, encourages us to slow down and "be before you do." He reminds us that Jesus' kingdom really is upside down compared to all that our culture has taught us. But, all too often we absorb the values of our past and our culture without even realizing it. Especially if you feel the pressures of success, busyness, perfectionism, maintaining an image, etc.--I'd recommend this book as encouragement to slow down and start to embrace the ways of Jesus' upside down kingdom.

Another excellent book by Miller on prayer. I really appreciate his comments on learning to see the stories God is weaving through prayer, learning to expand our prayer diet, and the importance of the prayer meeting. Down to earth, full of real stories and practical advice--I highly recommend.