Source: Amazon
Date: September 3, 2009

Fearless: Imagine Your Life Without Fear,
By Edwina E. Cowgill "book lover" (Georgia)

I don't think there is a single adult in America that is not concerned (a nice way to say "afraid") about the economy, war, Middle East tensions, children with guns at school, terrorism...the list could continue indefinitely. And we have our own personal fears: illness, children, aging parents, job security...another list that could continue to the bottom of the page, at least.

Max Lucado proves in his book that there is a better way to deal with our fears. From the back cover:

"Imagine your life, wholly untouched by angst. What if faith, not fear, was your default reaction to threats? If you could hover a fear magnet over your heart and extract every last shaving of dread, insecurity, or doubt, what would remain? Envision the day when you can trust more and fear less."

Max has done it again. He has taken a subject that is on everyone's mind these days-- and in his own succinct, always gentle and sometimes humorous way-- has addressed it from the viewpoint of faith.

With no hesitation at all, I can confidently recommend this book to everyone. No book is more timely for the current state of affairs in our nation and world and no book addresses our fears as well as Fearless: Imagine Your Life Without Fear.
No matter who you are or what situation you find yourself in, this book will help you to increase your faith and live a life "fearless!"

Source: Amazon
Date: September 8, 2009

Change Your Default from Fear to Faith,
By Melinda Lancaster "dontfaint" (Spring Hill, TN United States)

Max Lucado's newest book "Fearless" exposes the troubling truth that we are living in a generation that depends on more mood altering drugs than any before us. Despite technological achievements, medical advancements, and security enhancements it appears that fear now sits in the driver's seat and is taking people on some troubling trips.

Fortunately we are able to get past the corrosive effects of fear by grabbing hold of the many statements that Jesus made. Although fear has become our default the author makes it clear that there is hope and encouragement as we look to God during difficult times. Using Scriptural examples and real life stories Max hacks away at the roots of many fears "common to man" that won't make the evening news. Covering everything from "fear of not mattering" to "fear that God is not real" "Fearless" brings powerful truths, that when fully embraced, have the potential to be life-changing.

I have enjoyed Max's work for years. He takes it up a notch in this book, using a more indepth teaching style than he has in the past. The increased substance makes "Fearless" a perfect candidate for small group studies.

Read it, embrace the hope it offers, and fear less.