Stop Acting Like a Christian, Just Be One

I consider myself to be someone who is continual learning and growing. This book opened my eyes to things I'd never considered. It has challenged me to dig deeper into myself - into my soul - and assess the damage and make repairs so that I can really be a Christian. The 31-day devotional asks great questions that help to uncover areas in need of overhaul and improvement. I'm working on this for myself and have purchased copies for friends. I want to be a Christian. Christine has provided real information and "how to" steps to make that possible.

The only reason that I only gave Christine's other book (A Life Unleashed) a mere 4-star review is because I like this one better! This one goes deeper - to the very core of the issue. You could read A Life Unleashed and still be dissatisfied with your life and your relationship with God because any change motivated by the book could remain at a surface level. Stop Acting Like A Christian, Just Be One cuts away all the junk of acting like you think you're supposed to act and exposes a (sometimes) malnourished, sidelined relationship with God. Christine starts by leading you through 'the basics', intended to strengthen your 'core'. This is not glamorous or spectacular, but it's the only way to maintain both your sanity and your Christianity long-term! Only after going over these basics do we get to the Great Commandment - telling people about our relationship with God (i.e. evangelism). This book actually got me more excited about evangelism than any 'how to' evangelism book because it comes as a natural overflow, not as an obligation that I have to perform. The second half of the book is a devotional guide - 31 days. Let me be honest - I usually skip over devotional guides cos I don't like them. Even if you're like me, read it - the stories are GREAT! But more importantly, this guide is not asking the obvious questions expecting the obvious answers - the questions actually make you think, and sometimes you can't come up with an answer. I love this book - it encourages you but challenges you (in a way that only Christine can get away with!). I'd recommend it to anyone, no matter where they're at in their Christian journey.

I really liked the book. It gets right to the point of being a Christian and not a Sunday only Christian, but an everyday Christian! I would highly recommend this book to anyone that is searching. It speaks to the core of your spirit and how it needs feeding.

In her book "Stop Acting Like A Christian, Just Be One," Chris Caine addresses the very core of Christianity by examining every aspect of the Great Commandment. This book will challenge your thinking about both what it means to BE a Christian as well as the role of the Church collectively. This book is insightful and inspiring.

Wow! *Warning* after you read this, the way you view God, yourself and other people may never be the same!! In true Chris Caine form, this book will have you laughing, crying and incredibly challenged all at the same time! This book is what Christianity is all about!!