Kayce H. (kayceh) - , reviewed on 9/21/2009 + 62 more book reviews

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I was not a fan of this book. This was the first book I read by Joyce Meyer and I won it in a giveaway.

I'm not sure how you give a bad review to a Christian themed book...I've read a lot of Christian non fiction before and I have liked all the books I've read. Until now.

This book discusses a Love Revolution. Joyce describes the issues in the world today with hunger, child prostitution, the poor and needy, those that abuse alcohol and drugs, etc. She calls Christians to rise up and show love to these people in Jesus' name.

My problem with this book was that it seemed very promotional of Joyce Meyer Ministries to me. I hate to be critical, but it seemed like she'd say something about where Christians aren't doing their job and duty to represent Christ, then she'd say something along the lines of "At Joyce Meyer Ministries, we..." or "I have a gift for giving..." And it just felt weird to read. Don't get me wrong, I think Christians could be doing a lot more of what they hear in church (myself included) instead of sitting there every week and hearing the message. I think we need to practice and apply what we learn. But I felt that this book was VERY critical of Christians as a whole. I think some of us honestly try and some of us could try harder.

This book was filled with depressing statistics. I get that the point was to give the numbers to give some folks a reality check and to get the message across. But in today's tough times, it felt more like watching the news or reading the paper. I think I expected a more encouraging book that inspired me to be a better Christian and ambassador of Christ's love. Instead, I found myself getting sad about all that goes on in this world and feeling like I am not doing anything to help. But don't worry, Joyce Meyer Ministries is doing what they can. (Ok, so that was a cheap shot. )

I don't mean to be down on the ministry because if they are impacting lives with the message of Jesus Christ then I absolutely think that's wonderful. But I have to wonder why the name of the ministry doesn't have God or Christ or something related to His name in it? After all, isn't that where all the glory belongs? It may seem as though I'm being a bit harsh and I don't mean to come off that way, but I was not a fan of this book. I hope that if you read this, that it inspires you and moves you. I think the message of the book was a great idea in theory. I just think the message could have been delivered more effectively.

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