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Act Normal: Moving Compassion from Niche to Norm
Act Normal Moving Compassion from Niche to Norm Author:Scott Wilson, Patrick Springle What is ?the normal Christian life?? If we put the names of all Christians across the globe into a hat, and selected a dozen or so to observe for a few weeks, what could we conclude is a ?normal? life for people who claim to know Christ? Undoubtedly, we would notice that some of them are full of passion and joy. They live their lives like they?r... more »e on a mission. And they are! Their lives overflow with words of kindness and acts of compassion toward others. When faced with difficult circumstances or challenges, they pray, read Scripture, and trust God to lead them into right decisions. They?re not content to just slide through life or simply get by, but are determined to make a difference. Something powerfully moves them to be more, want more, and do more.
Sadly, however, we would also observe others who seem to be simply going through the motions of life?attending church a few times, singing songs about God, putting a few dollars in the offering plate, and maybe showing up for a Bible study now and again. Though they appear to be religious, in reality, their daily lives are not much different from countless others who don?t know God at all.
Which one, then, is normal?
According to author Scott Wilson, the normal Christian life is a life that is led and empowered by the presence of the Holy Spirit so that believers can accomplish the work God has set before them. As believers we are called to be witnesses of the grace of God, to be agents of change in the lives of those around us, and to live in such a manner that we represent and honor the one who saved us, Jesus Christ.
Act Normal is a thirty-one day journey through the Book of Acts. Each day?s reading introduces readers to what it means to live for God and be empowered by the Holy Spirit. Through the use of real-life examples, and the ability to express complex concepts in everyday language, Scott helps readers gain a grasp of the story that runs through Acts, while at the same time providing practical suggestions for living a biblical life that honors God. Act Normal provides more than just an introduction to the basics of the Christian faith, it offers solid, biblical content that will help new believers better understand their faith and mature believers grow in their faith.« less