Sunday, October 10, 2010

"Outlive Your Life" Book Review




I recently read the book “Outlive Your Life” by Max Lucado.  I LOVED this book!  Through real-life stories and biblical passages, Max Lucado illustrates the life we should be living.  So many times we want to help in so many situations, but think we can’t because we “don’t know how” or “aren’t trained.”  This book really opened my eyes to how even the simple, every day things can make a difference in someone’s life.  “Outlive Your Life” really made me think about the life I live and how I can become a better person and live the way God would want me to live.  Even though we consider ourselves “ordinary” people, we can do extraordinary things.  We can leave a legacy and we CAN make a difference. 
Each chapter of this book starts out with a quote from Acts and then a true life story.  Max then relates that story to the bible and then challenges the reader to relate this story to his/her own life.  He asks thought provoking questions and makes valid points.  Are we doing all we can do to help others?  Are we treating everyone equally?  Are we living our life in a way we can be proud of?  That God would be proud of?  Everyone should take the time to read Max Lucado’s “Outlive Your Life.”

*I was provided with a complimentary copy of this book by the publisher through BookSneeze.  I was not asked to provide a positive review.  All opinions in this review are my own.*