Is It Possible to Live ... Fearless?

Tuesday, September 08, 2009

According to Max Lucado's new book out today ... the answer to that question is a resounding, "Yes!"


As if our family did not have enough on our plate—continual health struggles, financial brawls, and even the "challenge your faith" cracks that we found in our concrete foundation—I signed up to be a Book Review Blogger for Thomas Nelson. Oh, sure, I have some free time to read a book and write a book review!

What we thought would be an absolute painstaking chore to complete in time for the release of Lucado's new book Fearless, we found that the timing of this book (and the artfully crafted words) helped lay to rest some of our own doubts ... alarms ... panics ... concerns .. and apprehensions.

Fearless is truly one of the most "relevant" books of the day, as Lucado addresses some of the most timely fears that creep into our hearts and minds. You've heard about many of these anxieties on the television and radio ... from swine flu ... to layoff's at work ... to acts of violence ... to danger to our children ... and the list continues. The remedy outlined in this quick-to-read 180-pages is more than just the simple words, "Do not fear!" Rather, Lucado takes aim at what is attacking you ... invites you to look at the life and words of Jesus ... and challenges you live fearless. Lucado writes, "It's not the absence of storms that sets us apart. It's whom we discover in the storm: an unstirred Christ."

So. Is it possible to live fearless? Yes. Imagine your life without fear. Read Fearless. Learn to identify your trepidation. Name it. Pray over it. Act on it. Focus on God.

[Note: For all the dudes out there, just click the video below!]