Good to Great in God's Eyes: 10 Practices Great Christians Have in Common - Softcover

Ingram, Chip

Softcover

ISBN 10: 080107214X ISBN 13: 9780801072147

Publisher: Baker Books, 2009

Synopsis

Now available in trade paper, Good to Great in God's Eyes shows how Christians can honor God with lives of great faith and excellent work. Believers become great in God's eyes by applying the 10 common characteristics of great Christians:
• think great thoughts
• read great books
• pursue great people
• dream great dreams
• pray great prayers
• take great risks
• make great sacrifices
• enjoy great moments
• empower great people
• develop great habits
Using Scripture, personal stories, and examples from Christians who left a lasting legacy, bestselling author Chip Ingram offers practical steps for becoming great in all areas of life, in spiritual growth, family, relationships, and career.

About this title

About the Author

Chip Ingram is the senior pastor of Venture Christian Church in Los Gatos, California, and president of Living on the Edge, an international teaching and discipleship ministry. A pastor for over twenty-five years, Chip has a unique ability to communicate truth and challenge people to live out their faith. Chip is author of twelve books, including Overcoming Emotions that Destroy; God: As He Longs for You to See Him; The Invisible War; and Love, Sex, and Lasting Relationships. Chip and his wife, Theresa, live in San Jose, California.

From the Back Cover

We were designed to be great in God's eyes

Are you tired of the status quo Christian life? Do you long for a spiritual breakthrough? Are you looking to go to the next level or get a fresh infusion of faith and spiritual passion? If you answered yes, then this book is for you. Great Christians live out their faith with purpose. Using Scripture, personal stories, and examples from Christians who left an indelible mark on the world, Chip Ingram offers clear steps to becoming great in the things that matter most.


"Chip Ingram poses the provocative question: 'Can greatness be a Christian calling?' And if it is, what are the most helpful practices of people who aim to be great in God's eyes? With his trademark combination of winsomeness and intensity, Chip answers these questions in a way that is both helpful and challenging. Good to Great in God's Eyes is timely, thoughtful, and biblical--all hallmarks of Chip's writing and teaching."--Frank Wright, PhD, president and CEO, National Religious Broadcasters

"I want to be all that God wants me to be. Do you? Chip Ingram helps us tremendously with ten 'practical' practices that are biblically based. A challenge to be a great Christian is backed up with insightful stories, the author's transparency, and biblical truths. Chip's writing style is like his speaking style: engaging and compelling."--Gary Daichendt, former executive vice president, Cisco Systems

"The principles that my good friend Chip Ingram outlines in this book will inspire, encourage, and enable any sincere reader to maximize their God-given potential for the glory of God and for the good of others. Only read this if you want your life to matter."--Tony Evans, PhD, senior pastor, Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship; president, The Urban Alternative

Chip Ingram is the president and CEO of Walk Thru the Bible and teaching pastor of the international radio program Living on the Edge, which reaches over 800 outlets worldwide. Chip's passion is to partner with the local church to be a worldwide catalyst for discipleship. A graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary, he's the popular author of seven books, including God: As He Longs for You to See Him and
The Invisible War. He and his wife, Teresa, have four grown children and six grandchildren.

For more information about Chip Ingram, please visit www.LivingOnTheEdge.com.

Edition details

• Publisher: Baker Books
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 080107214X
• ISBN 13: 9780801072147
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 229