40 Ways to Get Closer to God by Jerry MacGregor

Dare to Turn Faith Into Action

Would you like to be closer to God? Sometimes it’s not enough to just take in more information about the Christian life. When your faith is dry, you want something to do–practical steps to get your heart in the right place.

40 Ways to Get Closer to God is a day-by-day action plan that will stretch your faith. Each chapter asks you to complete a unique and enjoyable challenge that was carefully designed to bring new energy to your walk with God. You can use this book as a 40-day journey or choose individual exercises in areas where you most need to grow. Either way, you will come away transformed.

 

About the Author:

Jerry MacGregor (Ph.D., University of Oregon) is a graduate of Talbot Theological Seminary and is an associate publisher for Time Warner Book Group. Jerry has written more than two dozen titles, including two books that hit #1 on the bestseller lists in their category. Jerry lives with his wife in Hillsboro, Oregon.

 

This Mom’s Review:

The forty ways vary in difficulty, some easy-as-pie and others a challenge.  Mostly, it depends on the individual, as you know, we sometimes get in God’s way with our fears and procrastination.  Are we bold enough to step forward and complete the challenges in the book?

The challenges include being thankful for a parent, making a meal for someone and fasting for an entire day.  Which one is an easy task for you?  Which one presents a challenge for you?  Give it a go and see just how far you can make it through this book of challenges.  Remember — with God all things are possible!

For parents, this book would be a great family project!  I have let the busy-ness of life get in the way of my spiritual duties as a mother.  I can’t wait to try these challenges out on my teens.  (However, that means I must be an example and participate, as well!)

 Tell Me:  Have you challenge yourself –and your family– to get closer to God?

I received a copy of this book from Bethany House Publishers in exchange for my honest review.  Sneak a peek inside the book!