A Different Kind of Wild: Is Your Faith Too Tame?

Faith doesn't have to be boring. "A Different Kind of Wild: Is Your Faith Too Tame?" is author Debbie Alsdorf's approach to faith using a concept she calls WILD - Women in Lifelong Development. Encouraging women to live more exciting and fulfilling loves as women of the world who have fun while holding reverence for God, Debbie Alsdorf presents an intriguing and fresh way of exploring God. "A Different Kind of Wild" is an original book for women of Christian faith looking for a different sort of inspiration in their lives.

This book is broken apart into 3 parts. Part I - Developing: Growing Up Spiritually Part II - Daring: Living by a Different Standard Part III - Determinded: Finding Courage to Follow a New Path I really enjoyed this book. The Author moved me from Developing into Daring easily and then when I reached Part III, I was ready to be Determining. I found that each chapter was very well written and easy to read. I enjoyed the format of this book. At the end of each Chapter, Debbie Alsdorf recaps with the following headings: Look Up, Pray Up, Live Up. She also includes Questions for Reflection. Another nice feature of this book is that it includes the Study Guide. This makes this book attractive for group Bible Studies. It is nice to have all of the resourses you need in one book, that with your Bible completes the study. For the cost of the book you can't go wrong. As I did the study guide portion of this book I felt wholly included in Becoming a WILD Woman - WILD meaning Women In Lifelong Development. I truly feel that no matter where you are in your walk with the Lord that this book has important messages for us all to learn. I recommend this book to all women. I am blessed to have this book in my library.

Debbie Alsdorf's "A Different Kind of Wild" is an inspiring non-fiction read. It is a boldly written book that offers life-changing challenges to women who desire to actively live in the Spirit. The author does this by introducing the concept of "living up", which is her ministry's focus. "A Different Kind of Wild" is packed with pertinent scripture references and enlightening quotes. This book would be an ideal group read, as it is loaded with study questions at the end of each chapter and at the end of the book. These questions can lead to wonderful group discussion, or be used for personal reflection.

Women in Lifelong development, or WILD women, is the author's theme for this book. Debbie Alsdorf walks the reader through many phases of spiritual development and demonstrates opportunities for being WILD in faith. She offers resources to fight spiritual battles, such as losing a friend to cancer, dealing with physical limitations and staying focused in a battle with Satan. Excellent reading and thoughtful solutions in each chapter. At the end of the book is a Study Guide for each chapter. After finishing the book, I realigned my focus from horizontal thinking (world centered) to vertical thinking (God centered). I've learned to "Look Up" and seek opportunities to be WILD for God. Great book!

Debbie's book, "A Different Kind of Wild," inspired me to deepen my relationship with God. It provides a wonderful, Biblical roadmap for confronting issues such as forgiveness, trusting God in crisis and choosing to live better, God's way. I highly recommend this book for personal study or to use in a women's small group. It challenges us to face where we are and be better each day. ---And Debbie's real-life, candid examples make the process authentic and enjoyable. I'm already reading the book for a second time because the content is so rich. I intend to use it in my personal life and also buy copies for my close friends, sister, mom and aunts. Not only is it a must-read, but it's a must-do. It's time for you to discover, as I did, if your faith is too tame. I challenge you to read this book and learn what it means to be WILD in God's eyes.