Secrets of a Faith Well Lived: Intimate Conversations with Modern-Day Disciples

By Christopher Coppernoll

Book Overview

As you admire from afar the Christian leaders of our time, do you ever wonder what it would be like to live their lives, to think their thoughts, to believe their faith? This fascinating book by... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1582291918
• ISBN13: 9781582291918
• Release Date: June 2001
• Publisher: Howard Books
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Secrets of a Faith Well Lived

LOOK AT MODERN DAY DISCIPLES COMING IN JULY - "Secrets of a Faith Well Lived: Intimate Conversations with Modern Day Disciples" by Christopher Coppernoll will be available nationwide July 17, 2001.Published by Howard Publishing, "Secrets" features candid reflections on living the Christian faith excerpted from exclusive interviews with some of the most influential Christian authors of our time including Max Lucado, Larry Crabb, Sheila Walsh, Frank Peretti, Brennan Manning Tony Campolo, Patsy Clairmont, Henry Blackaby, Karyn Henley, Barbara Johnson, Grant Jeffrey, Chonda Pierce, Scotty Smith, and Steve Brown.In "Secrets of a Faith Well Lived" the authors who have deeply inspired the evangelical world over the years through their popular, best-selling books reveal the substance of what it is that makes them tick. They each intimately share stories about their backgrounds, how they found their unique callings, and how each lives out their faith. Readers will better understand why the authors think, write, and believe as they do through personal stories told in the authors own words. "Secrets of a Faith Well Lived" is the second book from Soul2Soul Ministries focusing on the intimate faith of well known Christians. In 1998 Word Publishing released "Soul2Soul: Top Christian Music Artists Share An Intimate Look at Their Lives, Their Music, & Their Faith."

Intimate, thought provoking and encouraging.

I read parts of this book with my mouth hanging open. I don't know how the author does it, but he pulls gut-wrenching revelations and ground-breaking transparency from some of the best-loved Christian authors and speakers. I was moved and encouraged by what I read. As I read about the struggles and shortcomings of these well-known folks, I felt a lot less alone in my own struggles and shortcomings. Larry Crabb's honest comments about crises in faith and relationships were particularly moving (I read his sections twice). And in the process, I was filled with incredible gratitude toward the merciful God whose love for us never wavers despite our doubts, wounds and mistakes. As the children's Sunday school chorus says, we are weak indeed, but He is strong. Coppernoll and the folks he interviewed broke new ground with the level of vulnerability in these pages. I found honesty reflected there, and plenty of hope as well. As far as the title, I think it's really effective--after all, we're all looking for secrets that can help us in our lives and faith. However, it does beg the question: Can any of us really claim a faith well-lived? Or are we all, as the stories within suggest, veteran stumblers who are loved fiercely by a God who embraces, empowers and enlists us in His service, skinned knees and all? If you're like me, somewhere between the covers of this book you'll catch glimpses of your own soul. You'll find company and kinship, but you'll also find wisdom and guidance. It's a powerful combination. Kudos to Coppernoll and the men and women whose hearts and stories are reflected in the pages of this book.