inSignificant: Why You Matter in the Surprising Way God Is Changing the World

by Chris Travis Narrated by Chris Travis

Overview

If you're looking for a life of meaning, take hope. God wants to use you in his surprising plan to change the world. Who would have guessed that Jesus would conquer evil not through force or victory, but through defeat? He makes the weak strong, the foolish wise, and the insignificant matter. Author and pastor Chris Travis shares powerful, soul-stirring true stories - including his own gritty experiences teaching in one of the most dangerous public schools in New York - to cast a vision of how much we matter to God and his work in the world. True significance will cost you everything, but you will get more than you ever dreamed in return. PDF includes end-of-chapter questions for personal study or small-group discussion.

Editorial Reviews

Publishers Weekly

It's short, it reads fast, and it builds on a single tale of a public school classroom. But this book is anything but insignificant. Author and pastor Travis (Unnamed) brings a humble, approachable style to his story of two years of teaching in one of the most dangerous middle schools in New York. Detailing days where he was abused by his own students or felt depressed and bitter, Travis extends the metaphor of the classroom to finding one's purpose and obeying God's will, even under tough circumstances. His revelation that helping others means more than finding comfort reminds the reader what really matters: unselfish love, serving others, dependence on God. Examples of disciplining sexual predators and telling scary stories to reach unruly students make this book a useful learning tool for first-year teachers. At the same time, incorporation of Jesus' parables and nuggets of wisdom (e.g., use your mistakes as knowledge gained) will help to refocus and inspire anyone who feels stuck or unappreciated in their lifestyle or career. Grab this book and read it. (Aug.)

Product Details

BN ID:	2940171841300
Publisher:	Oasis Audio
Publication date:	08/01/2012
Edition description:	Unabridged

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