5 STARS
REVIEW: Sent:
How One Ordinary Family Traded the American Dream for God’s Greater Purpose by Hilary Alan
I couldn't put this book
down. I was swept away by Hilary’s story
and her relational writing style.
Here is a family who has
gone against the American norm—sold their nice house and belongings, left their
big important jobs, and pretty much gave up everything. They did this because they were “Sent” by God
on a mission bigger than themselves. It
was radical, and people thought they were crazy, but they were simply doing
what God told them to do. They were sent
to Southeast Asia as representatives and followers of Jesus Christ.
Hilary’s story was
encouraging, uplifting, and hard, but all worth it to minister to where she and
her family were called. Reading, I found my own testimony and call intertwined with
theirs, and I believe others will as well.
For those who desire for
God to speak to them, who want to be called by God to do something big in this
life, read this book! While God might
not send you to Southeast Asia, if you are willing, He will send you somewhere do
to something great for His glory. You
just need to be like Hilary—open to the calling, open to the sending, and open
to obedience.
You can view a short video about Hilary’s story at http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=DVAg5TvqL2Q
*I received this book
for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this unbiased review.
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