In reading Jennie Allen's re-release of Anything, I'm thinking I would have benefited from reading it about twenty years ago. Her focus is the equipping of the generation coming up now in making them enthusiastic for Christ. To be willing to do anything for the cause of Christ. Anything. That reminds me of my mom sharing the plan of salvation with me when I was about 11 or 12 years old. My fear was that He'd send me to Africa, and isn't that a common misconception? Well, at 13 I was saved at a Billy Graham film called Time to Run, and Africa has never been on my radar.
Jennie shares stories of friends who are dissatisfied with the 2-car garage, beautiful home, perfect marriage sort of lives. She has conversations with women and men who want more. I can honestly say I never had that sort of talk with anyone of my generation. We seemed content to play house, have what bells and whistles we could afford, but there never seemed to be time to fit in anything else, including offering God anything.
While I can't really identify with her goal, I respect her beautiful way of sharing the Gospel. Her joy is contagious, and she's written a Bible Study (included in the book) and has online resources as well.
For a young couple or single individual who are looking for a richer Christian life, this book might be a wonderful resource to get them started.
(i received this book free to review from booklookbloggers)
