ABOUT THE BOOK:
We've bought into the lie that we are valuable, worthy, and meaningful only when our lives are going well. Performing well means that life will go well for us-filled with meaning and value. No wonder we struggle with having imperfections. The more we do to perform well, the more we're revealed for who we are: imperfect. Being imperfect in a world that gives us value according to our performance has led us to lack intimate relationships, intense meaning, and transformative faith. Our obsession with performance has led to a mediocre life, and for some, even death. But the Bible is about an abundant life from start to finish, and if we are willing to, God's words will transform us. Look at Jesus through the lens of relationship over performance and see how the worthless and misbehaviors are his friends. God cares for the imperfect. Through Jesus, you belong, are made right, and stand accepted.
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COMMENTS AND ENDORSEMENTS:
"Quite the accomplishment."
- Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST, AND BEST SELLING AUTHOR
"Read this book if you want to be challenged on what an abundant life in Christ means. Read this book if you're tired of the false presupposition of performance theology. Thomas is a friend who helped me freshly unpack the story of the prodigal son. This frank reflection of life in the ministry is powerful."
- D. Clay Perkins, Ph.D., FORMER PRESIDENT OF MID-ATLANTIC CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
"A must-read for anyone who is depressed by circumstances, challenged in their faith that God cares, and about to cop-out. It's for those who often get burnt out trying to live up to everybody's expectations. Based on The Prodigal Son (a parable), the book reveals how the dilemma of both sons presents us with the age-old problem of seeing our value in our doing. All I can say is, Kilian's discovery of the answer to our problem and his embodiment of it, this is what I want for myself too."
- Fleur Marie Vaz, CHIEF EDITOR OF MALAYSIAN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
"A must-read book. It helps you understand yourself better. If you believe in God or not, this book is an excellent guide to opening yourself to the new and the correct. Entertaining read, so much so that I couldn't put it down until I read the complete book."
- Dina Husseini, DEVELOPMENTAL EDITOR AND AUTHOR AT PEN IT! PUBLICATIONS, LLC
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Introduction: My Encounter With Death Almost Killed Me
1 • Why We Do: Nakedness And Fig Leaves
2 • In The Eye Of The Beholder: Who Are You?
3 • He Wanted Dad Dead
4 • God Is Dead?
5 • The "Indecent" Luxury Of Rejection
6 • The Law Of Addiction
7 • Purgatory: An Affair With Do
8 • Change Of Heart
9 • Limping Home
10 • Merit Is Overrated
11 • Grace Is Always Greater
12 • Getting Over Yourself
13 • Life At Home
14 • Tailor-Made
15 • The Art Of Celebration
16 • Doers Are Party Poopers
17 • The Initiative Is With Who?
18 • To Be Or Not To Be
19 • The Ordinary Christian Life
20 • Made Alive
21 • Engaging The Monotony with Celebration
22 • If There's Anything To Do, Then Sit
Conclusion: With Is Greater Than Do
Word From The Author
