Love This!: Learning to Make It a Way of Life, Not Just a Word

by Andy Braner

LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR... AND THEN SOME! When Jesus tells us to love our neighbors, he doesn't just mean the strange guy across the street (you know the one). He's talking about our neighbors on this... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0310273803
• ISBN13: 9780310273806
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Zonderkidz
• Length: 199 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 7.9"
• Age Range: 13 to 16 years
• Grade Range: Grades 8 to 11

Customer Reviews

Excellent Reminder of What We All Need

Andy Braner's book is an excellent reminder of the old saying, "People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care!" Braner takes examples from the Bible and applies them to present day situations. He challenges the reader to think about what it means to be a Good Samaritan and to look around and see who are the modern day untouchables, the lepers and tax collectors of this century. In a compassionate way, Braner gives the reader practical applications of how to become a real DOER of the Word - to take seriously Jesus' words, "I command you to love each other in the same way that I love you." "Love This!" is an excellent reminder that for whatever reason, God has allowed Christians to be His messengers of hope and forgiveness. But how will anyone listen to the message if they are repelled by a messenger who does not know how to love?

Impossible not to Love This

Andy Braner's book provides a concrete look into an abstract idea: Love your neighbor. This is a concept that seems to be easier in word than practice. Braner helps to rectify that. His real-life examples challenge readers to look beyond the bare minimum they can do to love the world and to really 'give ourselves' to others. He includes examples from his own life, and it is all backed up with scripture, giving the book it's legitimacy. Braner did an excellent job creating an easy-to-read book that will truly inspire your teen to step out and love people, no matter where they are, no matter the circumstances.

Highly practical, easy read!

Did you ever consider that your faith calls you to move TOWARDS and not AWAY from that pregnant girl in school? or the guy everyone calls gay? or the homeless man begging for change as you walk by him downtown? Andy Braner challenges us to rethink the way we live our lives as Christians. He offers practical ways we can learn to move towards the homeless, homosexuals, and others we have ostracized. Pick up this book and allow God to show you simple ways you can love the unlovable. It's time to stop judging and isolating ourselves from these groups. We must follow the model of Jesus and love our neighbor as ourselves. This book will teach you how to begin that process in your own life.

Won't be the last time I read it.

Andy Braner is with out a doubt, an incredibly passionate speaker. But this book makes Braner's heart on life obvious. I love listening to him tell stories and make the things he talks about more real. His stories make the hard things you're reading about hurt more. Thus prompting you to take action. I also love that Braner wrote the book just as if he were having a conversation with you. However, the conversation topics in the book are the hard parts. Right now, I am glad I read the book. But honestly, if you like living suburban life, looking out for yourself more often than not, ignoring all the hurt and pain in the world, and being irritated that your two year old truck has dirt on it, than do not read this book. I promise that after reading this book you will look at life a little differently. And if it's stuff you already knew, then it's time for the re-fresher course. Hang on and bring a highlighter.

Bravo, Andy Braner!!!

Wow! "Love This!" is encouraging, challenging and convicting. This book should be required reading for all believers. Andy Braner not only gives Biblical principles showing that we are commanded to love others as Christ loves them, he provides personal illustrations and practical applications. If all Christians would allow God to love others through us by living out these principles, we would have no trouble reaching a lost and dying world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.