Living Above the Level of Mediocrity-Cassette

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Summary: A most profound, life-changing, challenging book!
Review: This book gives a "hard word" for persons wanting to stretch their response to the message of Jesus Christ. It's approach embraces understanding of human responses while demonstrating practical applications of "tough Christianity" - excellence in integrity, forgiveness beyond human reason, etc. It has stretched me and formed me into more of a truly committed Christian. Not for the "wishy-washy," but a must for anyone who seeks to, as the book aptly puts it, "soar like an eagle."

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Summary: Excellent book by Swindoll
Review: This is my third Swindoll book. And my favorite. In this excellent book, Swindoll shows that you can step above mediocrity, you can do better and most of all, it's God's desire for you to have all that you want. All you have to do is go for it.I also recommend Business Buy the Bible as a excellent succcess book based on scriptures and biblical principles.I look forward to more books by Swindoll. Easy read and inspiring.

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Summary: A good reminder to resist apathy in your relationship to God
Review: While Swindoll's points are true, his delivery is weak. The message isn't new: Determine priorities, be willing to stand alone when outnumbered, see beyond the majority, be commited. But it is a good reminder not to grow weary in well-doing and that we will not be popular for our views when we rise above the crowd in order to soar like an eagle. If these themes are new to you, you'll enjoy the book. If not, chances are you'll struggle to finish stifling a yawn. Swindoll does distinguish well the difference between rising above the crowd to soar with the eagles vs. being aloof and haughty. I appreciated his sensitivity in making this distinction.