Holy Discontent: Fueling the Fire That Ignites Personal Vision

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His overall point was fine but it could have been made in even fewer pages than this short book. Sep 12, Paul J. He gives the reader clear and sound advice about finding your area of passion, developing it, and keeping it alive. This book can help you do that. Jan 25, Jen rated it liked it Recommends it for: Christians looking for a cause. We read this in our small group over the course of a few months. Otherwise, I could have zipped through it in just a few hours. There's about enough "meat" to this book to last a good hour-long sermon.

In a book, that means there's a lot of rambling personal anecdotes and redundant pep-talking going on. Not that that's necessarily a bad thing, of course. I liked that this book forced me to think about priorities and causes outside of my day-to-day life. Anything that gets the focus off me and We read this in our small group over the course of a few months. Anything that gets the focus off me and my comforts and more on to what God might want from my life is always a good thing.

That said, I found the notion that our "holy discontent" should make us physically angry as a bit testosterone-charged. Just because something doesn't make me want to put my fist through a wall doesn't mean its not something that motivates me to get involved. However, I recognize that this is probably just a writing-style difference. Also, although the author does mention "lesser" callings like gardening and the arts, his main focus is on the biggies: If one of those is not your calling, then you might be made to feel a bit, well, lesser.

All in all, I think there's a good message in this book. Could it have been communicated better? But that doesn't mean it's not worth a read. Mar 29, Daphne Lin rated it it was amazing. Books that share something new and fresh and life changing are worth taking time to submit a comment.

This concept of fueling frustration to ignite personal vision is captured in this book. This book will either change your view or help shape your view on making a difference as believers in this world. We all have something that burns us up and this book shares stories of others who have gone before us and inspire us to go ahead. They are people who took the leap and have amazing ministries. Hybe Books that share something new and fresh and life changing are worth taking time to submit a comment. Hybels does a great job in his presentation and will inspire anyone who reads this to go after their holy discontent with passion.

I learned a ton from this book including what really fuels my fire. The important thing to remember is that God is the one who is revealing the discontent, developing it, keeping it alive. It's all about Him, His glory and how he is using individuals to bring greater glory to His name. I highly recommend this book to anyone who desires to accomplish what God is calling you to do. This book will stir you to action. Read it and begin to move in a direction that will help change things in our world. Nov 15, Lauren rated it it was amazing.

This is an excellent book about finding direction. Its all based on the concept of a 'holy discontent'--a wrong in the world that you find unbearable that motivates you in the things that you do. It's not going to lay down the 5 steps to success but it is brimming full of stories of how and why individuals have found success and satisfaction defined by something other than money. My friend described it well saying it was a good book for personal vision. The style is vibrant and narrative but the This is an excellent book about finding direction. The style is vibrant and narrative but the turns of phrase Hybels uses may put some readers off, coming across a little cliche.

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That said, it is an easy read that is sure to inspire. Feb 16, Bill Zipp rated it really liked it. This is Bill Hybels at his best, and, in my opinion, one of his best books. Passionate and practical, Holy Discontent challenges us to get out of the status quo, stop being believers who are mere consumers of spiritual goods and services, and start giving ourselves to the world. How do we do that? By opening our eyes and heart to the world around us, Popeye moments, as Bill calls them, and really caring for the pressing needs of the world around us.

A great read that challenged me to the core. Muy interesante idea la presentada en este libro. Bill Hybels succinctly introduce us to the "wrecking" passion in us to make a change in our world, a drive to make things better, and to live beyond our private conveniences. Using phrases like 'firestorm of frustration' and 'holy discontent', as well as the beautiful comical analogy of the 'Popeye moment' shoots the point right home in an enjoyable and emotional manner. Pastor Hybels have continued to lead by example in his ministry initiatives.

And his courage to do what he believes in is sure Bill Hybels succinctly introduce us to the "wrecking" passion in us to make a change in our world, a drive to make things better, and to live beyond our private conveniences. And his courage to do what he believes in is surely something I want to emulate.

Thank you Pastor Hybels! Oct 16, Sarah rated it really liked it Shelves: Went through this book with a women's small group and am so grateful I did!

Hybels presents the concept of "holy discontent" - "what wrecks the heart of someone who loves God is often the very thing God wants to use to fire them up to do something that, under normal circumstances, they would never attempt to do" p. He helps the reader figure out how to identify, fuel and channel wherever your holy discontent lies. He also provides interesting anecdotes and stories throughout. A fairly quic Went through this book with a women's small group and am so grateful I did!

A fairly quick read despite the depth of what is discussed. This book helped give language to something I have felt for so long. This is an insightful and biblical look at the passions that drive our lives and give it meaning. Living and Leading from Your Holy Discontent: A Companion Guide for Ministry Leaders.

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For anyone who has felt the burden of discontent, this book does a wonderful job of walking you through it and helping you figure out what is causing it as well as what you can do about it. I loved every thing I read and it helped me work through things I had been dealing with for awhile. Having read and enjoyed many books from a great man like Bill Hybels, it is difficult for me to give this one only four stars.

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I love the concept of "holy discontent," and truly feel God is revealing something to him that makes strong Christian leaders tick. The problem is that what he writes has the tone of a self-help, man-centered essay. The sections of this book have headings such as "Where to find your holy discontent," "How to develop your holy discontent," and "The key to keeping your holy discontent alive. The important thing to remember is that it is God who is revealing the discontent, God who is developing it, and God who is keeping it alive.

It's all about Him, His glory and how he is using individuals to bring greater glory to His name. Channel your holy discontent energy into helping to fix what's broken in this life. What would you like to know about this product? Please enter your name, your email and your question regarding the product in the fields below, and we'll answer you in the next hours.

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