I am still dazed and in shock at what I just read in the past 2 hours. I was on the verge of tears from this raw, authentic, and challenging book. My I am still dazed and in shock at what I just read in the past 2 hours. I was on the verge of tears from this raw, authentic, and challenging book. My heart broke for every person mentioned. My heart raced when I could see God's hand moving throughout this story.
I believe that every Christian should read this book. Yes, it will be challenging. Yes, it will make you feel uncomfortable BUT I believe that we, Christians, in America need to read books like this. We NEED to have our eyes open to see the need for Christ around the world and around us. We NEED to allow Christ to do a work in our hearts and live for the growth of the His Kingdom. We NEED to allow ourselves to be open to do WHATEVER God calls us to do.
We tend to forget in the business of life that there is a Hell. Sure, we know it but we never think about it. We never see those around us as souls that are doomed for eternal suffering and separation from God. We hear statistics about people dying overseas from preventable diseases yet we never stop and think about how those are souls heading straight to Hell.
God calls ordinary people to do extraordinary things. God has given us everything we need to do the work that He has called us to do. We have gifts that He gave us when we became believers. The only thing is, is will you listen to God's call when He calls you? Will you surrender your whole life to Him? Will you allow yourself to be one of those ordinary people doing extraordinary things through the One who saved us?
I honestly am not sorry if this makes anyone feel uncomfortable or upset that I am talking this way but I will have you know that everything I am saying is backed up by scripture and I will not be silent on it. I will not be silent anymore. I am going to speak up and I want to see a change in America and around the world. I want the church of America to wake up and get out of their selfish desires. I want the church to have a heart for missions and orphans like God calls us to have. I want us to be a people that is so on fire for God that everyone around us can see it.
Y'all, something really does need to change. And guess what that change starts with you and me.
*FTC: I received this book from Multnomah and Netgalley in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review. All thoughts are my own.*...more
Wow, can I give this book 1 million stars?? This book is amazing! Katie's story is probably one of the most impactful I have ever read. Her courage waWow, can I give this book 1 million stars?? This book is amazing! Katie's story is probably one of the most impactful I have ever read. Her courage was amazing but her faith was even stronger and more amazing! Katie is probably going to end up being one of my few role models in life, along with Corrie Ten Boom. This story had you weeping and smiling all at the same time. The way our God moves is truely amazing and if you have not read this book, I HIGHLY recommend reading it!! It will change your life forever and open your eyes to so many things! All the stories about diffrent adults and children that Katie helped made me want to go fly oversees and help her. I have no clue what God has planned for me in my future but one thing is for certain, I will say yes to God, even when it means leaving behind everyone and everything I know for Him. It would be difficult but I would look back on what Katie said and what the bible says and trust God. But for now, I am just going to be trusting God right here in Chicago!
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