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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.
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.
okiecozyreader's review against another edition
4.0
I loved several of the scripture passages and examples from her life that she has evaluated to create a Jesus Over Everything lifestyle. I feel like her manifesto sums it up.
The Jesus Over Everything Manifesto
Real over pretty: When we want to look perfect, we fight to be ourselves.
Love over judgment: When we feel judgmental, we choose love.
Holiness over freedom: When we could say yes but it won’t make us more like Jesus, we say no instead.
Service over spotlight: When we want attention, we lift up someone else.
Steady over hype: When the world tries to influence us, we continually go to the Word.
Honesty over hiding: When we want to lie, we out the secret to take away its power.
Wisdom over knowledge: When we are tempted to rely on books or outside inspiration to be our best teacher, we ask God to make us wise instead.
Commitment over mood: When we want to run, we stay.
These are the ways we live a Jesus-over-everything life— not by might or will or desire but by choosing the right overs in everyday situations that come up. It is the way we help give ourselves the simpler life we crave— choice by choice, moment by moment, day by day.
The Jesus Over Everything Manifesto
Real over pretty: When we want to look perfect, we fight to be ourselves.
Love over judgment: When we feel judgmental, we choose love.
Holiness over freedom: When we could say yes but it won’t make us more like Jesus, we say no instead.
Service over spotlight: When we want attention, we lift up someone else.
Steady over hype: When the world tries to influence us, we continually go to the Word.
Honesty over hiding: When we want to lie, we out the secret to take away its power.
Wisdom over knowledge: When we are tempted to rely on books or outside inspiration to be our best teacher, we ask God to make us wise instead.
Commitment over mood: When we want to run, we stay.
These are the ways we live a Jesus-over-everything life— not by might or will or desire but by choosing the right overs in everyday situations that come up. It is the way we help give ourselves the simpler life we crave— choice by choice, moment by moment, day by day.
alissareadsitall's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this book. The premise of Jesus Over Everything is so good and important.
However, I gave the book four stars instead of five because the author goes on and on and on about her dad’s “fall from grace”. Apparently he was a “rockstar preacher with a mega church” but lost it all in the 90s after being convicted for tax fraud (or something like that. I didn’t care enough to look into it). It’s been *thirty years* and literally no one cares anymore except her, so it’s weird she brings it up over and over throughout the book. I found myself thinking “Let it go, Lisa!”
Other than that, I liked the book and the concept of the “deadly overs” and the Jesus Over Everything manifesto. My favorite chapter was “service over spotlight”. So. Good. I highly recommend this book.
However, I gave the book four stars instead of five because the author goes on and on and on about her dad’s “fall from grace”. Apparently he was a “rockstar preacher with a mega church” but lost it all in the 90s after being convicted for tax fraud (or something like that. I didn’t care enough to look into it). It’s been *thirty years* and literally no one cares anymore except her, so it’s weird she brings it up over and over throughout the book. I found myself thinking “Let it go, Lisa!”
Other than that, I liked the book and the concept of the “deadly overs” and the Jesus Over Everything manifesto. My favorite chapter was “service over spotlight”. So. Good. I highly recommend this book.