Radical

This was a great book! I think any Christian who really desires to be actively living out the Christian life would benefit from it, but only read it if you are open to having a paradigm shift.:) Platt does a great job at challenging us to step back and look at the emptiness and futility of pursuing the American dream. He instead challenges us to choose the purpose and Spirit filled life of abandonment to Christ.

Here's a quote from the last chapter that sums up the book well:

Throughout this book we have explored a variety of bold claims about our purpose in life that are contained in the gospel yet contradicted by the American dream. Claims such as these: Real success is found in radical sacrifice. Ultimate satisfaction is found not in making much of ourselves but in making much of God. The purpose of our lives transcends the country and culture in which we live. Meaning is found in community, not individualism; joy is found in generosity, not materialism; and truth is found in Christ, not universalism. Ultimately, Jesus is a reward worth risking everything to know, experience and enjoy.

Hope you'll check it out...

We had some sweet little friends over last week and Hannah decorated the table where 

the girls sat...notice the fun little swan napkin holders - from a sweet neighbor years ago