About this title: Widely acclaimed author Mark Buchanan shares with readers a treasure from Scripture that the vast majority overlook, a treasure that has been hidden in plain sight, that can finally move a person beyond his or her old life and into a brand new life.
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9780849901744ISBN:084990174X
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Date Published: 2007-03-13
ISBN-13:9780849901744ISBN:084990174X
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Date Published: 2007
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: W Publishing Group
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9780849901744ISBN:084990174X
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: W Publishing Group
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9780849901744ISBN:084990174X
Description: New in new dust jacket. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 224 p. Audience: General/trade. Hardcover in dust jacket, Fine/Fine Condition (Brand new book! ), Original price of $17.99 (L2). read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: W Pub Group
Date Published: 2007-03-13
ISBN-13:9780849901744ISBN:084990174X
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9780849901744ISBN:084990174X
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9780849901744ISBN:084990174X
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"Beautifully written, as are all his books. He expounds on the seven virtues Peter says to "make every effort to add" now that we have everything we need for life and godliness. This one took a while longer to captivate me than some of his did, but still had several brilliant insights that I think will stay with me. For example, he defines self-control as really a matter of perspective and being able to see and act in light of eternal things. That is so very much deeper than just "resolve" to do or not do something.
I also really enjoyed a section on agape love where he talks about not only choosing to love "the least of these" (losers) and the "worst of these" (enemies), but "the best of these" (winners). He talks about choosing to cheer on those who would otherwise intimidate us; choosing to affirm and encourage them because we want to serve God's purposes and get out of the way. God's purposes are the point: "what God is up to with them; why He's lavished this talent on them." His example is Jonathan supporting David, even though David did everything Jonathan was supposed to do, only a little bit better."
"Admittedly, Buchanan does confess that he wishes he could write more fiction. And that desire plays out in his writing style. Although he is describing real life situations and dynamics, he does so with an eloquence and creativity that makes you want to keep reading. It's the practicality of a spiritual development book with the intrigue of fiction. Buchanan gives life to seemingly lifeless characters and helps us discover God's heart."
"Learned a lot from Mark's insights on Peter's letters, with emphasis on 2 Peter 1:1-9 (adding to your faith the seven virtues of goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love). He gives some paradigm-shifting perspectives, and each of the seven virtues he dissects in both intellectual and practical manners. Sometimes authors provide expert theological exegesis without tangible application, or conversely they motivate actions without giving sound doctrine to back them up or support them. Mark writes with both, making the metal hit the meat!
The only reason I didn't "really" like it (i.e. 4 stars) was the minor annoyance of dealing with his sporadic and sometimes awkward try-too-hard flowery language and occasional usage of odd words like vouchsafed and uxorious. I'd give it 3.5 stars, but still a good read though."
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