It's about heart change, not behavior change. That's the conviction of Tim Chester as he seeks to help everyday Christians "connect the truth about God with our Monday-morning struggles." This interactive book, laid out in workbook fashion, is for newer Christians struggling with sin and for more mature Christians who have plateaued in their faith as they seek to find victory over sin in their lives.
With a conviction that sanctification is God's work and the journey to holiness is joyful, Chester guides readers through a "change project"-beginning with the selection of one area of life they would like to modify. Each chapter includes a question (e.g., Why would you like to change? What truths do you need to turn to?) to guide readers as they deal with a specific sin or struggle, truths from God's word, and a reflection guide to help readers through their change project.

Encouraging and challenging. Will do a second read at a slower pace as there’s so much to think through for each chapter. ( )

I have read many books on sanctification and Christian change... This one does a great job providing great theology with great practical suggestions. That makes this book unusual. Because of the author's theology of grace his pratical suggestions do not bury themselves in self help drivel. But he also doesn't leave you stranded with great theology but no suggestions on how to apply that to real life. Overall a very helpful book on how to change without resorting to self reliance and instead running to grace that is able to help in time of need.

Also the book is not focused on any one area of change - it touches on overeatting, worry, anger, lust, drinking, pride, gossip, shopping - so probably you...:) It does have a story about a man who told C H Spurgeon he had reached sinless perfection. Spurgeon didn't respond until the next day when he poured a whole pitcher of milk on the man's head a breakfast...The man soon realized he had not quite arrived at perfection...:) ( )

So far, it's challenged my life in amazing ways! ( )

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