Waking the Dead

"The glory of God is man fully alive." - Saint Irenaeus.

I am currently reading Waking the Dead by John Eldredge and Craig McConnell. It is a book about embracing the life God has for each one of us. Whether you are a Christian or not, Eldredge & McConnell make convincing arguments about why we live the way we do and what we can do to live life to the fullest by following God's will for us.

With their help, readers venture into why life is the way it is. We understand that it is a battle we are fighting, or really that God is fighting on our behalf. We must "arm" ourselves. Prepare for battle. Expect hardship but know that we have already won.

I have not finished the book yet, but I can tell you that this is a book worth reading. Eldredge and McConnell are both candid in their writing. They admit thoughts and feelings about God and life throughout the book (and the guidebook) so that it is easier for their readers to understand and relate to the issues brought up.

I am excited to continue reading because I've heard this book is life changing. It is about awakening your broken heart to a full life. Can you imagine the life you could be living if you allowed yourself to become who God planned you to be? I hope you'll consider reading this book and possibly doing the challenging task of completing the guidebook along with it.

Grade: A+