If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat

The leaders of my fellowship chose this book to supplement our Evangelistic training it was a very good decision and very enjoyable book to read that's a fast easy read that is inspirational a remember only one of the disciples got out of the boat we think about he took his eyes off Christ and began to sink but he did get out of the boat and that's all the Lord wants us to do to have the courage in the face to get out of the boat I take that first step for him.

This is one of the BEST written Leaders Guide - even the most in experienced facilitator can use this guide and lead a group with a GREAT study. Six months later my group is saying - if you don't get out of the boat....

This book is both challenging and entertaining! If you liked The Purpose Driven Life I think you'll find this takes your faith to yet another level! Lends itself to both individual and group study.

This is the best book you can read. I used this book for a book study and not only did the participants enjoy it, so did I. this is a must read!!

The weekly men's breakfast and Bible study that I lead spent an enjoyable six weeks examining how following Jesus today requires the same faith that allowed Peter to step out of the relative safety of the boat and move toward Jesus on the water. If you or the people you care about need encouragement in moving out of the comfort zone, this book will help.

With over 365 "fear not" verses in the Bible - one for everyday of the year - it is evident that God has something to say to us on the subject of fear. In a passionate and engaging discussion of the biblical story of Matthew 14, Ortberg in his book If You Want to Walk on Water You Have to Get Out of the Boat, uses the example of Peter walking on the water to speak to the issues of how to face our fears and experience the power of God, as we trust Him to do things beyond what we could imagine.Utilizing his skill as a storyteller, Ortberg weaves the truth of God's word into the fabric of our daily lives with humorous stories and clever insight. In fact don't be surprised if you often find yourself relating to quite a few of the stories and illustrations Ortberg uses to challenge his reader to get out of the boat and do what Jesus calls you to do even though you are very afraid.Whatever your boat is, you will find this book delivers practical application and encouragement for the water-walker who chooses to step outside their comfort zone and trust God for great and mighty things. While this may sound grandiose, I believe Ortberg's approach is based in reality, noting that we should expect a few waves to slap us in the face, as he mentions, "failure comes with the territory - but so does the strong hand of Jesus pulling you up when the bottom drops out." Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, this book is a must read. Not only will you meet Christ anew in the high sea where the footing is impossible, but you will be refreshed by truth of knowing that you are not alone in your journey.