It took me a while to get to this book, but it was worth the wait (or perhaps, would have been worth it NOT to wait!). The authors present an accessible argument that God wants to relate to us through his Word, the Bible. The key to getting "unstuck" is to spend time with Him just as we would any other relationship. It isn't a formula, it isn't rote; it's real, engaging communication through interaction with the Bible.

The first book I will review is Unstuck. I got it through LibraryThing Early reviewers program but it sat on my shelf for months. Then I went to a revival at church. I was looking for something to read and this title jumped out at me. It is amazing how just the right book can do that. I was felling stuck myself so I opened this book and learned what the authors recommended.
This book was the result of extensive research done by collecting questionnaires from a random sample of the population. It is not biased by the author’s view.
The big thing they found was that people who read the bible and engaged with scripture 4 times or more a week was the key to growing in your faith.
The book goes on about how how to do just that. They offer advice on what it really means to engage in scripture and to have an active faith. They give bible verses and thoughts to ponder as you read. At times this is not an easy book to read as they force to to confront some truths about yourself.
This is a well written book. The style is easy to read and the authors provide engaging insights into the word of God.
Pick up this book if you are looking to grow in your faith and the hard work that it requires.
They also have a website to supplement the book it is Gotandem ( )

The book, Unstuck, by Arnie Cole & Michael Ross is not the typical self-help Christian book. Though the authors have the usual number of interesting stories which they relate to the reader, they don’t offer the multi-step, quick fix that is so typical of other books of the same genre.

Cole & Ross go through a prolifera of reasons, well documented, why people cannot seem to get their Christian life together. But, they quickly share with the reader a secret, not spectacular, as to what it takes to keep on the straight and narrow. Based on their extensive research, they let the reader know early on (and that too, is refreshing) that the secret to a dedicated life is Bible engagement.

It won’t happen in a flash and it isn’t about a “healthier, wealthier, wiser new you.” They tell their readers that “insisting on quick fixes and instant growth will keep us disillusioned. We must embrace patience and persistence, even amid spiritual struggle.”

Unstuck also notes, “…where there’s no changed behavior, there’s reason to suspect there is no genuineness of salvation. Matthew 7:16-17, 20.”

Their research showed that the lives of Christians who rarely read the Bible appear to identical to those who don’t follow Christ at all. Just a little doesn’t really do much good.

To make a difference in your Christian life, “We must engage the Bible four or more times a week –receiving God’s Word, reflecting on God’s Word, responding to God’s Word. For one thing, when we’re engaged in it, the growth we experience builds a protective factor within us.

The authors go on to say, “The Christian church is neglecting God’s Word. Common sense shows that biblically illiterate churchgoers are spiritually immature and vulnerable to anti-Christian teachings and doctrines. Without a firm grasp of the Bible that’s nurtured through daily engagement, believers are less able to stand strong in the faith the claim, less confident in telling others about Christ, and often too weak to withstand the temptations they encounter.”

This book doesn’t center on self-esteem or being number one. The reader is also assured that change takes time. Cole & Ross reassure their readers that, “It is not about you. God is not in a hurry.”

Unstuck is an easy read, practical and most importantly, a biblically-focused book well worth having on your eReader or bookshelf. ( )

This book was an encouraging read, and I would recommend it for any Christians who are struggling with their walk. We all get down and discouraged from time to time, it's good to be reminded that there are ways to work through the "stuck" times. The book reveals research which supports the power of reading the Bible. The daily stepping stone sections at the end of each chapter were helpful for taking small steps to start reading the Bible every day. ( )

This book is a MUST read for anyone who is a Christian and feels like they are stuck or that their life just doesn't seem to be all that it should be as a Christian. "Unstuck" reminds us that the key to our spiritual life is the Bible! As a Christian who has been stuck it was a great reminder that I need to spend more time reading the Bible and less time reading other books about the Bible. I highly recommend this book to any and every Christian. ( )