Audacious

I have done almost every one of Beth Moore's Bible studies and loved every one of them. I have mad respect and love for Miss Beth and have learned much from her. My Bible study small group wanted to do a little something while the main group we are a part of was on a break, so we all read this book and met to discuss. None of us loved the book, even tho we are all big fans of Beth's Bible studies.First a minor point: the formatting is not great for readability. The text isn't black - it's GREEN! Which means it's harder to read. We're all over 50 and did not appreciate that challenge to our eyes. And the chapters aren't numbered in the body of the book, which is just weird.The main issue we had with the book is that most of the chapters have long sections where we were all asking "what was the point of that multi page anecdote?!" For example, the discussion of Southernisms or the crazy birthday funeral someone staged for her. If you are used to "reading" a Beth Moore Bible study you know Beth is effusive and flowy in her writing, but this book just seemed to go on and on and on in spots. At one point one of our ladies said "it seems like her publisher forced her to write a book, and she just needed to fill pages with something."To me it did seem like there was an excellent idea in there but Beth didn't have enough time to tighten up the text and really work the concept out. Beth's studies are very deep and intense. Every sentence has purpose - there's no "fluff". This book rambled in spots and was padded with a lot of "fluff" that didn't really move the teaching forward. Now that I think about it, there is such a vast difference in the writing between a Beth Moore study and this book that I'm wondering if a new editor worked on this book and didn't do their job well.Nine of us read it, and while we had some good discussions and this book does bring up a few excellent points to think about and apply, none of us liked the book on the whole. As I said, we are all "fans" of Beth Moore and have done many, many of her studies and will continue to do so. However, if this was the first thing of hers that I ever read, I don't know that I would be eager to read/study with her again.

What better could be said of you, than that you help spark in someone else a longing to know and love Jesus? You read Beth Moore's work or watch her life and you can't help but find your self pining to know and love this most beautiful Jesus as she does. He is her treasure and you want him to be yours, too! I listened to this book on audio and I will tell you the moment that touched me most was when she describes, hardly holding back the tears, how God changed her "I need to" (i.e. I should) to a "want to" and how, all these years later, it wasn't need that sustained her, but the want of desire. She wanted Jesus, to love him, to know him, to serve him, and NOT to miss him. This is my biggest takeaway from the book- to long for, pray for, and desire that Jesus would be the love of my life, and as I've said to myself for years but lacked the unction to follow through, that no longer do I want to serve from a place of should, but rather that my devotion would be driven by love- and Lord willing, someday that my voice would crack with emotion at the mention of the name of Jesus and my love for him. I know in my mind he is so worth it- I want to love him with all my heart. To come out of hiding and into the light. To help. To serve. To do whatever task, big or small, not for the fear or approval of man, but for Jesus. Just Jesus. He indeed is the prize.

There are those who have said that Beth Moore is a false prophet. To read this book is to KNOW different. It is SATURATED and dripping with her passion for Jesus. Would that we all had that passion to the extent she does--this country would not be in the wretched state that it's in, because even the Christian minority would be making a huge difference for the good. Beth Moore is a flaming fire for the glory of God. I would never want to have to face Him having spoken the way some do against her. Instead, I'll join her and spread the flame.

Beth Moore has done it again. Audacious is woven with the love of Jesus in a way that jumps right off the pages and into your heart. I highly recommend it.I have both the audible and hardback versions of this book and both are beautifully put together. The audiobook is read by Beth Moore herself, so you can feel her emotions. The hardback is printed in beautiful green and brown ink that makes it a treasure to read. Like I said, both are fabulous ways to experience this brilliant book.

As with all her books and Bible Studies, Beth just puts it right out there for her readers. If you are a fan of Beth's, you will love this book. If you've never read any of her books or studied with her through her Bible studies, I can't encourage you enough to start. Your relationship with the Lord will grow beyond your imagination. She takes no credit for herself, she gives GOD all the honor and glory. She is truly a blessed author allowing GOD to write through her.

I love the core message of this book, that we should audaciously love Jesus. You can tell it’s a book by Beth due to her no-nonsense and upfront writing style, which I love. There were some parts of this book that reallymade me ponder where I am in my walk with Jesus. Life-changing!

Okay. This book.It's a Beth Moore book so it really doesn't need a review, however I'm giving one anyway. Beth's writing style is so perfect. She is hilarious and real. Transparent and still poised. In every book she writes you can her talking with every word you read. She writes from her own experience and her God-given passions. It's clear for sure in this book!In Audacious, Beth charges each of us to live a life that is bold for Jesus. There really isn't anything else that matters more!

An excellent book. Beth Moore is candid, lively, and challenging without being condemning. she constantly reassures and encourages her readers, emphasising the loving kindness of our Heavenly Father. A book that makes you want to go on with the Lord.

This.It reads like a conversation over a tall cup of coffee around the table with the closest of friends as well as those who walk through the door and turn their heads to appreciate the joy in the room. It's all true. And inspiring and honest and human-infused-with-holy-encounters. Read it. Whether you love God right now or not. You'll be glad you did, or at the very least intrigued enough to take a sip of what is on offer.

J'apprécie beaucoup cette auteure, elle est franche et vraie et nous aide avec certaines difficultés que nous, humains, rencontrons.

I loved this book. Beth Moore never fails to give you a new biblical perspective on life and push you into a deeper relationship with Jesus.

This book was great! I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was short and sweet! Beth Moore is amazing as always.