Have you ever scolded your kids just moments before walking into church—where you then flash a sudden smile for all the holy people {as if you hadn’t just squawked at your child like a mad chicken}?
Maybe you’ve snapped your husband’s head off for asking an innocent question, like, ‘What’s for dinner, hon?’
Yeah, I have, too.
And I know I’m not alone.
Lots of us fall short of loving our loved ones well.
And not just our loved ones, but people outside our bubble, too—like the new woman at Bible study who feels vulnerable and lonely because the rest of us greet each other with hugs and chatter while she sits alone, unnoticed.
Or the neighbors across the street who have the weird neck tattoos and loud music. Not exactly the kind of folks we’d bother to hang out with, right?
And what about that mom at school who is so grumpy to everybody all the time. She’s easy to ignore, or worse—to complain about with the other moms.
Have you ever wondered what God thinks of all that?
Have you ever dared to be different?
Now you can.
Today I am elated to announce the release of my new book, Generous Love: Discover the Joy of Living “Others First.” It is now officially available at booksellers everywhere. And I want you to be among the first to read it. Why? Because you’re my people, my dear ones, my blog friends. Of all the ministry and encouragement I share with you week after week, this book—this very special book—is the message I want you to hear most. It is the culmination of my heart’s desires for you, for me, and for every person who longs to love others well but feels like she’s failing.
I wrote this book for you.
As you read Generous Love, (or listen to the audiobook), you will discover it is possible to love selflessly. Together we will take step after step toward changing our hearts, our actions, and our outlook—for everyone’s benefit (yours included) and for God’s amazing glory.
Here’s what readers are already saying:
Amazing book! Crying on page 3 already.
I love it so much! Conviction, inspiration, and challenged to put my faith in action. I believe it will make a ripple effect to everyone who reads this and the person who receives God’s love through their actions.
This book is changing the way I look at people. And it’s opening my eyes to my own blessings.
I love your book! I blessed a stranger this week with a random act of kindness. You planted the seed and the Lord gave me the idea and the strength. Bless you!
May I humbly ask you to commit to reading and then living out what Generous Love is all about? Together we can spark a movement of blessing upon blessing, shining like stars as we share the light of Christ to a darkened world (Philippians 2:15). That is more than just our calling as Christians. It’s who we are.
“By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” (John 13:35)
Generous Love is available from booksellers everywhere starting today. I cannot wait for you to read it.
Much love,
Becky
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