Product Description

When we settle for our own dreams, we settle for too little. God promises "to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine" in each of our lives (Eph. 3:20, NIV). John Avant shares true stories of God's passion touching lives around the world and helps readers discern God's dreams for themselves - challenging them to put an end to boring living. As readers see God's passionate adventure lived out all around them every day, they'll eagerly accept His invitation to be a part of it - to live a life beyond their imagination!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #967580 in Books
• Published on: 2004-02-05
• Released on: 2004-02-05
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 176 pages

About the Author
For seven years, John Avant has been the pastor of New Hope Baptist Church in Fayetteville, Georgia, with a congregation six thousand. He is the coauthor of Revival, which describes the singular events he witnessed as a pastor in Brownwood, Texas. John has taught at Criswell College and Southwestern Seminary. He and his wife, Donna, have three children.

Customer Reviews

Insipid Platitudes
Not only is the grammar that of a high school senior, not only is the book full of tired cliches, not only does this book promote that one throw away reason and rationale in favor of faith; this book is just plain divisive. With phrases like, "You wouldn't understand unless..." or "You may call it immoral, but..." the author consistently seperates himself from his readers. Unless one is "Black" (as opposed to "black"), Christian, fundamentalist, from the inner city, poor, male, and possessing a child in the system, it is very hard to find much to sympathize with in this book

A Must Read
I'm presently deployed in support of OPERAION IRAQI FREEDOM as the Commander of a UH-60 Blackhawk Army Aviation Battalion. Reading John's book, the Passion Promise, is like receiving encouraging words from a dear friend coaching me to persevere. John has reminded me that no matter what the circumstance we find our selves in, God has planned those events and He has a great adventure awaiting us daily if we will just open our spiritual eyes to it! I find myself picking up the Passion Promise to reread sections of it again and again. Thanks John for putting your Holy Spirit inspired thoughts into print for the rest of us to benefit from.

An inspiring and fun read
As a stay-at-home mom, I highly recommend this book. Whether on the mission field in southeast Asia or on the mission field of raising children, The Passion Promise challenges us to fulfill our ministry and live our lives with passion. Dr. Avant includes plenty of personal stories and examples of God doing "exceedingly abundantly more than we can imagine", which makes this a fast, interesting read. I loved it!