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Practicing Affirmation: God-Centered Praise Of Those Who Are Not God (2011)

by Sam Crabtree(Favorite Author)

3.79 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

1433522438 (ISBN13: 9781433522437)

languge

English

genre

Nonfiction

publisher

Crossway

review 1: It's super cliche to say that a book changed your life, but this book changed my life. Crabtree gives a fairly dense, theologically rigorous look at how we can affirm in a godly way those who are not God. And yet, he does it with so much application and for the most part is really easy to understand (though his grammatical structure at times is jarring). I look forward to using these tips in all of my relationships: familial, professional, and otherwise. It has renewed a sense of hope in relationships I have long thought impossible to restore, and given me literally a hundred ways to help restore them. Fantastic book!
review 2: I REALLY needed to read this book. Crabtree makes a great case for building others up by noticing and then affirming displayed Christ-l... moreike qualities, even in those who don't follow Jesus. His arguments are very persuasive and biblically faithful. Crabtree encourages the reader to have a "heart actively on the lookout for the image of God in others." He cautions against being vague and/or flattering in one's compliments to others, but instead encourages the reader to name the Christ-like quality and ensure God gets the glory. This book may be particularly practical for spouses and parents, or for anyone that has a relationship in need of refreshment. I, personally, may need to read it annually. less

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