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Book SynopsisGod's divine order is so much bigger than our plans. You don't build a life or a church, you grow it. A book about expecting more.
Trade Review“Christians are holy troublemakers, God's counterculture, people who refuse to accept the world as it is and insist on moving the world towards what it should be. This book is not just about how God can fix your life... it's about how God might mess you up. A Beautiful Mess is a beautiful book, coming from a woman whose life and work I have long admired.” -- Shane Claiborne
"In this book, Danielle Strickland proves that she is not just a rather unusual bundle of Jesus-energy on steroids, but a deeply reflective monastic who is adept at finding meaning in the mess we call life." -- Alan Hirsch
“This is a challenging and thought-provoking book that highlights how many of us have made an idol out of order and control. In her straight-talking style Danielle dares us to embrace the ups and downs of life, and to let go of our need to be in the driving seat, in order to see new life and growth. As always her words are full of her inspiring and infectious love for Jesus and hunger to see the world changed in his name. If you like things neat and tidy, buy this book and be reminded of the beauty and joy to be found in embracing chaos and giving over control to God.” -- Mike Pilavachi, Soul Survivor
Table of ContentsContents
Acknowledgments 9
Introduction 11
Chapter
1 Inevitable Chaos 13
2 Order Addicts Anonymous 23
3 Kicking at Darkness 43
4 Think Bigger 57
5 Holding the Landing 71
6 Seasons 81
7 Life: Mind-blowing Simplicity 91
8 Humanity 101
9 Rest: In Defiance of Slavery 111
Conclusion 119
Endnotes 123
