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Business Unlimited

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Business Unlimited is a self account of Gunnar Olson's walk with God through his career and business and clearly paints a picture of how his walk affected himself and his family. After reading the book, I can see clearly that Gunnar was a ordinary person, who because of his faith to walk with God, embarks in a lifelong extraordinary journey. Through Gunnar's obedience, God not only changes him, but his family, friends, business, church, community, towns, and nations. Who would have thought that a man who came from such a broken family could have such impact? The hope that his story gives to believers who want to make a Kingdom impact in and through their business is basically that it can be done. The choice that Gunnar made early in his life and career, to trust God with "all his mind, soul and strength" enabled God to be able to use him to further the Kingdom.

Gunnar is realistic when he recounts his life's walk. He does not only account all the great things that happened, but also paints a picture where the reader can see his own personal internal struggle for decisions he had to make in following God's will. He recounts the sacrifices God has asked him to make such as giving away all his savings when he was about to start his own company, but God always provided for him. By taking a small step of faith little by little in his business decisions and choices, God gave Gunnar more than he could have ever imagined if he were to do things himself. When projects and plans did not go right, Gunnar shows time and time again of God's grace, favor and power in any situation. Gunnar also shows us that everything that happens is part of a bigger plan and destination, that his business endeavors and contacts would lead him to found his ministry.

I have always wanted to start my own business and run a company where I could further the Kingdom. Reading Gunnar's story I can see how he and his business was used by God. How can I position myself in a way that God can use me to impact those around me, then a community and nation? I know that God has plans for me, to prosper me and to give me a hope and a future, but there are many areas in my life I still have to grow in in order for me to get to a point where I can truly walk with God without fear or hinderence. Regardless of how I feel about my current state, I know God will use me in spite of myself, so all I can do is to "Go" and take little steps of faith.

The take away from Gunnar's account is that business can be unlimited, and that it encourages us to want that in our life, business and career because we all can live an extraordinary life too! I want to see how God will use my future business in his plans!

Fantastic book.

To me, the greatest thing about this book, is how wonderfully and detailed it shows God's interaction in the business world. It is demonstrative of how God is everywhere, even in places where people would not expect.

Gunnar really is a man of the Lord, and his stories of his career and life in this book are amazing. I could only read a chapter at a time, because they were so intense! This book is incredibly inspiring and reassuring as well, that God operates over all areas of our lives. For too long, the dichotomy of business and ministry has existed - that they are separate. But if you're a follower of God, then is separating certain parts of your life from your faith and walk with Jesus, truly following Him? Gunnar shows how this is not so.

From random people coming up to him, to God telling him to start a business, to praying for crates of sealed plastic bags, this book has amazing examples of God's power and care over the seemingly insignificant aspects of our lives. My hope after reading this book is really ask God to be in my career and do amazing things in my life - both at work and not.

Highly recommended!