More time.
More sleep.
More attention.
More money.
More love.
More passion.
More ... more ... more.
What do you crave more of?
Tammie Head offers a glimpse into her own life and story of how she found "more" in Christ. Her amazing story of redemption from the "trash can" of life to the cherished daughter of a King is worth every word.Her latest book, More: From Messes to Miracles is a powerful book filled with awe, angst, but most of all Delight. Delight in the One who redeems ALL things.
Publisher's Blurb: People everywhere are looking for something more. Churched and non-churched alike. They’re in the grocery store aisle behind you, in the nail chair beside you, singing praise songs in front of you, and perhaps in the mirror staring back at you. People feel messy; plagued by looming feelings of ineffectiveness, indifference, depression, and purposelessness.Does this sound like you?Perhaps you keep wishing your life were better than what you are currently experiencing now. What if more of God is actually what’s missing from your life? Do you encounter the freedom God brings each day? Whether it’s a messy life or a messy problem in your life, it can become a walking miracle when we see God anew and wholly surrender to Him.
You were made for more than surviving. Old stale religion never satisfies. Neither do the solutions the world has to offer. What all of us need is an encounter with God that reveals truth and sets our hearts ablaze. Tammie has seen this in her own life as well as in countless lives around her. Join her in More for a picture of how you can move from a life marked by messes to one that is truly miraculous.
For me the best part of the book was Tammie's wonderful and gracious attitude. She feels like a friend you'd invite over for coffee for MORE. Her sense of passion and wonder is infectious. Her words are encouraging and inspiring. If you've ever wondered if there is more out there, more you were meant to be doing, or just curious if there is a way out of where you are at, then you need to sit down with Tammie. She will expand the fire (whether it's a flicker or a flame) in you to be all God created you to be.
The next best part of the book was the gorgeous and fun word art at the beginning of each chapter. They are both beautiful to look at and wonderful to absorb their truths into your life. For example,
I enjoyed this book and would definitely recommend it to others. My only concern was who. The beginning part of the book has such a powerful witness I wanted to share it with a couple people who are hurting and need the grace of God in their lives. Tammie's testimony will rule out anyone's concern that "God couldn't love someone like me." Tammie is living, breathing proof that the opposite is true.
However, the last part of the book is definitely penned to believers. She challenges those in the faith to reach out for "more"; that our walk with God isn't about surviving. It's about thriving. That living a dutiful Christian life is never what God intended. He is totally ok working with, touching and believing in those of us who are "messy" through and through. Tammie exhorts us as believers to stop stretching our muscles, straining our eyes and over-exhausting our spirits to appease us, others or God. That He desires only our worship. Our devotion. And our surrendered heart.
Whether you get the book to share with a friend who is lost and hurting or you get it to inspire a deeper love for your redeemer, be sure to check out this new book from Tammie Head and B&H Publishing.
Thanks to B&H Publishing and Icon Media Group for a free copy of this book in exchange for my review. I was not required to post only positive remarks.
Tammie Head is a Bible teacher, published author, and speaker. Rescued by God from a life in the sex industry, she works to spread the news that miracles still happen today. Tammie is married to her husband Erin, and the two have two daughters, Peyton and Savannah.If we've piqued your interest read further to hear from Tammie some things she wants you to know about her book.
1. Tammie, what do you want readers to learn from reading your book?
People everywhere are looking for something more. Churched and
non-churched alike. They're in the grocery store aisle behind you, in the nail
chair beside you, singing praise songs in front of you, and perhaps in the
mirror staring back at you. People feel messy; plagued by looming feelings of
ineffectiveness, indifference, depression, and purposelessness. However, all of
us were made for more than surviving. Old stale religion never satisfies.
Neither do the solutions the world has to offer. What all of us need is an
encounter with God that reveals truth and sets our hearts ablaze. I have seen
this in my own life as well as in countless lives around me.
2. Your life was a bit of a mess before you came to know Christ.
How has He used your story to advance His kingdom?
I have watched God use my story repeatedly as a tenderizing
agent for hardened hearts toward God. People cannot believe what God has done
for me. In turn, I have also been privileged to lead many people to Christ, to
the One who changed me. People are glad to know God loves and pursues even the
messiest of people.
3. What encouragement do you have for men and women who feel
like their lives are too messy for God to use?
If God can use me, He can use anyone! But even more profound
than "He can" is this: He wants to! God specializes in taking the
most broken of lives and turning them around for His glory. The Bible is full
of broken men and women who, after encountering the Lord, were used
dramatically by God and for His kingdom.
4. What encouragement do you have for men and women who are
yearning to have more in their lives?
The more we're longing for, at the end of the day, is God. More
of His presence. More of His love. More of His power. And so on! What I want
men and women to know is God wants "so much more" of us than we could
ever want "so much more" Him. The deal is, we must risk making more
room for God. The key is sitting with Him, soaking Him in, allowing Him to
minister to us on a deep level and, lastly, deeply surrendering our lives to
Him day-by-day.
5. What are some resources for readers who are ready to take the
next step and start living for more?
I have written a Bible study called Duty or Delight: Knowing
Where You Stand with God. I think that would be a great resource for digging
deeper into more of a relationship with God.
6. Where can readers connect with you online?
Readers can connect with me at several social media sites.
Twitter: @tammiehead
Instagram: @tammiehead
Facebook: Tammie Head
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