taraaleitz's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
It’s hard to rate this book because I started it 7 months ago… but I have read over half of it in the last week or so. From what I’ve just read + recall from earlier chapters, I’d give this a 4/5⭐️
The last few chapters are my favorite, especially as Whittle explains that we can’t simply accumulate knowledge of the Bible to be followers, but instead that we are filled with the Spirit and through having a lifestyle that reflects that of Jesus, we grow closer to Him.
This is a great book for newer followers of Jesus, but it has a lot of reminders for those who have been following Jesus for a while.
The last few chapters are my favorite, especially as Whittle explains that we can’t simply accumulate knowledge of the Bible to be followers, but instead that we are filled with the Spirit and through having a lifestyle that reflects that of Jesus, we grow closer to Him.
This is a great book for newer followers of Jesus, but it has a lot of reminders for those who have been following Jesus for a while.
thewildnorry's review against another edition
The book became way more about the author just talking about herself and working through some things than helping others grow as Christians.
aubreechavez's review against another edition
4.0
Took me so long to finish, but was a great informational and influential book!
danyell919's review against another edition
5.0
I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I loved this book so much! It not only challenged me, but also confirmed things I’ve been hearing from God lately. Would highly recommend!
I loved this book so much! It not only challenged me, but also confirmed things I’ve been hearing from God lately. Would highly recommend!
sarahs_readingparty's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
I appreciated Lisa Whittle's book, Jesus Over Everything. I've heard her speak on podcasts and have read short articles online, but this was her first book that I have read. She did a fantastic job encouraging readers to continually choose Jesus, again and again and again, over other things in our lives that try to pull us away from him. I thought the theme emphasis of this over that - like holiness over freedom and steady over hype was a powerful approach. I was encouraged to go to Jesus, and go to the Word for my hope instead of to the world. Some parts of this book felt a bit repetitive, but overall I thought this was an encouraging and challenging book.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced ebook copy. All opinions are my own.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced ebook copy. All opinions are my own.
maritay918's review against another edition
5.0
Lisa Whittle speaks truth in a "come alongside you" fashion. She writes as a fellow sojourner who is also trying to keep Jesus first, over everything. I love the way she talks about the deadly overs, or the things that hinder us from making sure Jesus is over everything in our life. I had no idea I had a deadly over and it turns out, it wasn't even the one I would have thought of!
But more then that, she explains the why. Why is this critical for our lives. I have highlighted so many things that are relevant to my life. And during this current time it could not be more relevant to the world. But more than that, Lisa gives you practical ways to make sure Jesus stays your #1 priority. This book will help keep you sane when you feel like crazy is knocking at the door.
Read it for yourself. Then buy a couple more copies to share with friends and family.
But more then that, she explains the why. Why is this critical for our lives. I have highlighted so many things that are relevant to my life. And during this current time it could not be more relevant to the world. But more than that, Lisa gives you practical ways to make sure Jesus stays your #1 priority. This book will help keep you sane when you feel like crazy is knocking at the door.
Read it for yourself. Then buy a couple more copies to share with friends and family.