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Book Review: Principle of the Path

Being from Atlanta, and a Christian, there are 2 names that you just know: Charles Stanley and his son, Andy Stanley.  Now, I have never met either man, but I have attended services at both of their churches, and they have both spoken into my life.  Through TV, Radio, Podcast, Bible Study, Devotional, or Book, both of these men have helped form my faith and my convictions.

So, it’s not a stretch that when Andy Stanley writes a book, I naturally want to read it, and The Principle of the Path is no exception.  At my current stage of life, making sure that I am on the right path is a priority.

Andy’s style of writing is engaging and very entertaining, much like his preaching style.  The basic premise of The Principle of the Path is that there are certain forces that are always at work in our lives, and these “principles” can be leveraged to either help us, or hurt us.  The Principle of the Path states; “Direction-not intention-determines our destination.”  It’s a pretty simple statement, but as Andy details in the book, there are many variables and paths that we can choose to go down, and they all led to different destinations.

I really enjoyed The Principle of the Path, I think that everyone should pick up a copy and read it, annually.  Andy makes some great points and challenges us to choose more wisely, the paths we take.  I whole-heartedly recommend you read The Principle of the Path.

Weekend Decompress

SATURDAY

  • Saturday morning started at Common Ground, with a men’s breakfast.
  • It was awesome, about 20 men, gathered together to share a meal, and talk about being Godly men.  It just doesn’t get any better than that.
  • Dave and I helped out resetting the stage for their new teaching series, Doors, which starts on Sunday.
  • Afterwords, I took Dave home and drove home to clean and get ready for Acts 2-Tampa.
  • I spent some quality time with Molly and Harley, and even got some reading in.
  • Acts 2 was small, but really great.  We talked about God’s call and being surrendered to Him and being BOLD for Jesus Christ.
  • After A2, the Ness’ and I went to Los Vallartas, which is the best Mexican place in Wesley Chapel.  Steak tacos were had by all…and they were GOOD!
  • Then I came home, and waited for Sid to come home.  We watched the end of The Chronicles of Narnia – The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, always good.

SUNDAY

  • The started well, and early, but Sid and I had some very good quality time in the AM and then I headed to Common Ground, and Sid headed to work.
  • I was supposed to shadow everyone in the booth, and that’s what I did…until there was an issue with the PowerPoint, so you know, I kicked right in.  we got it fixed, and the Pastor seemed to like it.
  • The service was great, Schaffner (the pastor) has a great way with communicating the Message, and I have already been blessed by my going to church there! I can’t wait to see what God does in the future.
  • After church, I came home, watched a little TV and read a little and waited for Sid to come home from work.
  • I finished Killing Cockroaches by Tony Morgan.  Read my review HERE.
  • Sis has been fighting a cold, so she slept for a few hours, while I piddled around the house and finished up a few small projects.
  • When she got up we had some dinner and watched some DVRed TV.  Good times.
  • A friend of mine recently lost her job, and the family is struggling with the pain/loss/hurt/anger/disappointment that comes from being let go (from church, no less) – And I wound up calling them at 11:00 pm.
  • Great conversation that lasted until midnight…and then Sid and I talked until about 1:00 am
  • I started reading The Principle of the Path by Andy Stanley, and crashed around 2:30.
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