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  1. Gary
    Rockwall, TX
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: male
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Great book!
    July 31, 2012
    Gary
    Rockwall, TX
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: male
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    What a great book. This author is so easy to understand and follow, and so compelling in her story that I read cover-to-cover and was never bored or distracted, which is rare for me! I have been on a 2 year journey to come to grips with what a real Christ Follower really looks like...living in America, relatively well-to-do, "well-churched"... and of the many books I have read, this one brought that search more into focus for me than any other recent read.
  2. Heather King
    Gloucester, VA
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Giving God Anything and Everything
    July 6, 2012
    Heather King
    Gloucester, VA
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Breathtaking. People use that word to describe physical beauty, like a bride on her wedding day or the ocean view out their vacation home or the first time they touch their feet onto African ground and view the landscape. It's all so breathtaking.

    Me, sure I'm a lover of physical beauty, but it's words that make me gasp for breath. I've had a few books that make me suck in air when I sit down to read and after a few minutes it feels like I haven't taken another breath. Dishes don't get done. Laundry remains in a pile. And then I look up. I've finished. I gasp for air.

    Jennie Allen's book took my breath away. It's her writing, so raw and lovely, so rhythmic without being in-your-face poetic. But it's something more. It's because just over one year ago I told God that if I could have anything I wanted from Him, it'd be His glory. Just be glorified, Lord. And whatever you want me to do to glorify Your name, then I'd do it.

    Jennie prayed that same prayer, but she used just one word: "Anything." She told God she'd do anything at all in obedience to Him and He took her up on her offer. He messed with what she'd always wanted out of life and stirred up a desire in her heart for Him before everything . . . and anything . . . else.

    I found myself nodding my head with her pursuit of passion for God and the struggles, the difficult walk of obeying Him, because when He says, "Follow me," it's not always an easy jog to our destination. Sometimes it's an uphill hike or a marathon.

    In some ways, this is just another book by an author challenging us to live radical lives because we're so crazy in love with Jesus. You've probably read books like this---Radical, Crazy Love, Go and Do, among others. I've read them. I've liked them. But Jennie Allen's book worked for me in a way the others didn't. She reminds us that sometimes this means moving to Africa to be missionaries, but sometimes it means moving close to your sick mother to care for her.

    I've walked away from similar books disillusioned and frustrated sometimes because I want to be obedient to Christ and I don't live a materialistic, comfy, self-focused life. I desire to put Him first. I want to do anything, give anything to live that radically obedient walk . . .but then God didn't call me to full-time missions or urban ministry. So, it seemed so illusory. Makes for a great book, changes lives for others, never really changed mine.

    Yet, Jennie Allen reminds us that we don't get to pick and choose what God desires for us and how He uses us. Sometimes the call He gives us seems small to others and insignificant in comparison to the ministry of those we see. We can't please everyone along the way either. The important thing is to do whatever He has said, big and small, simple and terribly risky, and do it because He said and that's enough.

    This is not one of Jennie Allen's Bible studies, but it is a walk through two years of her life when she and her husband committed to doing anything God asked. It's fabulous for an individual read, maybe even a book club or small group looking for something different to read. For those who want more of a Bible Study structure, I encourage you to check out her other resources. I know I will.

    I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 : "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
  3. tonia
    Bennet, NE
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Life Changer!
    August 23, 2012
    tonia
    Bennet, NE
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This book is so good that I used a highlighter pen as my bookmark! It has spoken to my heart and mind and has really helped me see truth in what I am really striving for. Is it for God and all His peace or for worldly comfort and all it's unsettledness? A life changer! Thank you.
  4. Robin Prater
    Missouri
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Beautifully Written and Inspiring!
    May 4, 2012
    Robin Prater
    Missouri
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Jennie Allen is a new author for me. She not only has written, "anything", but has created and penned two studies. Stuck and Chase. Studies that I would love to do!!

    I opened the pages of this inspirational book and was floored by it's beauty. It's profound. It's lasting. It's powerful and yet gentle. From beginning to end it simply empowered my heart to know Christ more.

    Are we willing to give up anything for God? In giving up are we losing the battle or are we gaining the victory? Oh friends, this beautifully written book shows us how to gain the victory by giving anything and everything to Christ.

    "Anyone can get to heaven-no matter how messy his or her life. And by this same token, anyone can be kept out-regardless of all his or her fancy goodness."

    "Our story began long before we prayed. The night we uttered the words was just a step in the process of surrender. But it was an important step. God wants to be invited in to lead our lives, for your heart to truly stand before God and say, "You have me. Do anything with me." That is a bold, beautiful move. Continuing to mean it daily as his will unfolds will prove even more powerful. Ask him to show you where he wants you to pour out your life and gifts and resources."

    I could go on and on sharing my favorites of this book. Jennie pours herself into this book and shares her own life with us so that we can see perfection is not what we are after. It's simply a relationship with Christ. Surrendering to him allows growth in us as the Spirit moves.

    I would say, this book would be a great read for a Sunday School class, a gathering of women to share, or just simply you and God. I devoured every page and am praying, anything for You, God. Anything.

    This book was a gift from Thomas Nelson for it's review.
  5. gks7
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    July 12, 2013
    gks7
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Very thought provoking, encouraging believers to examine hearts, minds and lives to weed out the dross and yearn for the eternal.
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