The Adventure

by Jerry Sittser

Book Overview

"An adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered." --G.K. Chesterton As even a brief exposure to the New Testament will show, the Christian life is a life of adventure. Every aspect is full of energy and light. Yet too often we stop at one point of interest--evangelism, spiritual disciplines, social justice--and go no further. Interweaving stories from a summer vacation, Jerry Sittser shows how our lives can include all God has in mind...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 087784335X
• ISBN13: 9780877843351
• Release Date: November 1985
• Publisher: IVP
• Length: 238 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

The Book Title says it all

This is Jerry's first book and even after all these years, it's still a masterpiece on the basics of walking with Jesus. Jerry's descriptive introductions to each chapter via his recollections of his summer with the Sage create an anticipation for making new discoveries about God's perspective on our relationship with him.

Down to earth; simple, but deep.

Jerry Sittser does an excellent job of expanding on some of the principles of the Christian life. Each chapter starts with a short story, to which you are able to relate, regardless of age. Definitely recommended!

Explosive and Probing

Ever wanted to have your very own sage tell you what God's disciplines actually look like in real life in an actionable and thought-provoking way? The Adventure does just that and Sittser has a way of fleshing out his points to hit you where it really counts. This is not a book for the faint hearted but if you're serious about your walk, then pick one of these up.