What is the one aspect of this broken world that, when you see it, touch it, get near it, you just can't stand? Very likely, that firestorm of frustration reflects your holy discontent, a reality so troubling that you are thrust off the couch and into the game. It's during these defining times when your eyes open to the needs surrounding you and your heart hungers to respond that you hear God say, 'I feel the same way about this problem. Now, let's go solve it together!' Bill Hybels invites you to consider the dramatic impact your life will have when you allow your holy discontent to fuel instead of frustrate you. Using examples from the Bible, his own life, and the experiences of others, Hybels shows how you can find and feed your personal area of holy discontent, fight for it when things get risky, and follow it when it takes a mid-course turn. As you live from the energy of your holy discontent, you'll fulfill your role in setting what is wrong in this world right!
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'The book is peppered with humor and personal illustrations. Hybels doesn't come across as an expert but rather as a fellow traveler cheering us on to find our holy discontent, develop it, and keep it alive. If you find yourself frustrated by injustices in this world and wanting to do more than just complain about it, Hybels encourages: 'Figure out what you can't stand. Channel your holy discontent energy into helping to fix what's broken in this life.'' -- The Dallas Morning News <br><br> (The Dallas Morning News )
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What is the one aspect of this broken world that, when you see it, touch it, get near it, you just can’t stand? Very likely, that firestorm of frustration reflects your holy discontent, a reality so troubling that you are thrust off the couch and into the game. It’s during these defining times when your eyes open to the needs surrounding you and your heart hungers to respond that you hear God say, “I feel the same way about this problem. Now, let’s go solve it together!” Bill Hybels invites you to consider the dramatic impact your life will have when you allow your holy discontent to fuel instead of frustrate you. Using examples from the Bible, his own life, and the experiences of others, Hybels shows how you can find and feed your personal area of holy discontent, fight for it when things get risky, and follow it when it takes a mid-course turn. As you live from the energy of your holy discontent, you’ll fulfill your role in setting what is wrong in this world right!
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Bill Hybels is the founding and senior pastor of Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Ill., and chairman of the board for the Willow Creek Association. The bestselling author of more than twenty books, including Axiom, Holy Discontent, Just Walk Across the Room, The Volunteer Revolution, Courageous Leadership, and classics such as Too Busy Not to Pray and Becoming a Contagious Christian, Hybels is known worldwide as an expert in training Christian leaders to transform individuals and their communities through the local church. Hybels received a bachelor's degree in Biblical Studies and an honorary Doctorate of Divinity from Trinity College in Deerfield, Ill. He and his wife, Lynne, have two adult children and one grandson, Henry.
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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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This book was one of the most inspiring books I have ever read. If you are looking for a thick theological book, this is not it. Hybels does use scripture throughout, but this is more of an inspirational writing. He uses his own personal story, the stories of well known leaders (Mother Teresa, Bono, Martin Luther King Jr...), and the lives of a few people from the Bible.
Although this book is relevant to people of any age, I would highly urge high school seniors and college students to read this book. I purchased two additional copies to give to people like this in my life.
If you are looking for a push to take a step out and fulfill the thing you know you were created to do or you are looking for direction in finding that thing you were created for - this is a MUST READ! I will always look back on this book as a milestone in my journey of fulfilling God's leading in my life.
Although this book is relevant to people of any age, I would highly urge high school seniors and college students to read this book. I purchased two additional copies to give to people like this in my life.
If you are looking for a push to take a step out and fulfill the thing you know you were created to do or you are looking for direction in finding that thing you were created for - this is a MUST READ! I will always look back on this book as a milestone in my journey of fulfilling God's leading in my life.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By J. Miller
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The power of this book is again what we've come to expect from Bill Hybels. It is a powerful, easily communicated idea that motivates ministry. The idea is that there is in the life of every person some burning passion that fuels one's desire to change the world. With the urgency that typifies Hybels writing, speaking, and ministry, he seeks to motivate people into ministry by urging us to discover and develop our holy discontent with those things that most need changing.
Hybels uses the line from the Popeye cartoon to communicate the concept: "I've had alls I can stand, and I can't stands no more!" There is in any given person's life something that makes them desire change. For Hybels, he could not stand stale churches that failed to communicate the gospel effectively. We are not wholly content in this world, because this world is not yet what God wants it to be. By stoking our own awareness of and frustration with that given problem that most gets under our skin, we can find our calling and build a ministry. The book would be a good motivator for churches looking for ways to encourage volunteerism.
There are two significant weaknesses to the book. First, after explaining the cleverly-termed concept, the rest of the book is a series of fairly pat illustrations, including the overused examples of Billy Graham and Mother Theresa. The string of people who found and followed a holy discontent is not surprising, which might have been remedied by more detailed research and more personal illustrations. Secondly, at a more profound level, Hybels never tells us exactly why calling should be based on a negative reaction to the world rather than a positive expression of love or the use of one's spiritual gifts. In fact, the whole sense that calling springs from complaint seems to be a limited explanation for calling, making one facet of calling the whole story. He describes David being motivated by his anger towards Goliath, but the book wouldn't be able to account for instances like Jonah being called against his will or Zacchaeus being called by Jesus' love and acceptance.
It's a pragmatic book that would be a worthwhile motivator for congregations. It only lacks a more thorough exploration of how God motivates us to the places where he wants us, but that is not a fatal flaw.
James W. Miller is the author of God Scent.
Hybels uses the line from the Popeye cartoon to communicate the concept: "I've had alls I can stand, and I can't stands no more!" There is in any given person's life something that makes them desire change. For Hybels, he could not stand stale churches that failed to communicate the gospel effectively. We are not wholly content in this world, because this world is not yet what God wants it to be. By stoking our own awareness of and frustration with that given problem that most gets under our skin, we can find our calling and build a ministry. The book would be a good motivator for churches looking for ways to encourage volunteerism.
There are two significant weaknesses to the book. First, after explaining the cleverly-termed concept, the rest of the book is a series of fairly pat illustrations, including the overused examples of Billy Graham and Mother Theresa. The string of people who found and followed a holy discontent is not surprising, which might have been remedied by more detailed research and more personal illustrations. Secondly, at a more profound level, Hybels never tells us exactly why calling should be based on a negative reaction to the world rather than a positive expression of love or the use of one's spiritual gifts. In fact, the whole sense that calling springs from complaint seems to be a limited explanation for calling, making one facet of calling the whole story. He describes David being motivated by his anger towards Goliath, but the book wouldn't be able to account for instances like Jonah being called against his will or Zacchaeus being called by Jesus' love and acceptance.
It's a pragmatic book that would be a worthwhile motivator for congregations. It only lacks a more thorough exploration of how God motivates us to the places where he wants us, but that is not a fatal flaw.
James W. Miller is the author of God Scent.
17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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Having read and enjoyed many books from a great man like Bill Hybels, it is difficult for me to give this one only four stars. I love the concept of "holy discontent," and truly feel God is revealing something to him that makes strong Christian leaders tick. The problem is that what he writes has the tone of a self-help, man-centered essay. The sections of this book have headings such as "Where to find your holy discontent," "How to develop your holy discontent," and "The key to keeping your holy discontent alive."
I believe this title can be a great source of help for Christians, particularly Christian leaders, in understanding what God may be stirring in their hearts and minds. The important thing to remember is that it is God who is revealing the discontent, God who is developing it, and God who is keeping it alive. It's all about Him, His glory and how he is using individuals to bring greater glory to His name. Understanding those things, get this book and allow God to open your eyes to what He is doing in your heart and mind.
I believe this title can be a great source of help for Christians, particularly Christian leaders, in understanding what God may be stirring in their hearts and minds. The important thing to remember is that it is God who is revealing the discontent, God who is developing it, and God who is keeping it alive. It's all about Him, His glory and how he is using individuals to bring greater glory to His name. Understanding those things, get this book and allow God to open your eyes to what He is doing in your heart and mind.
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GREAT BOOK!
This book rocked my world and totally explained what was going on with me as far as MY Holy Discontent. It gave it a name and helped me embrace it rather than thinking I was crazy. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Natalie
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Great book
Great book for in depth study. I received good in site and recommend it to every one to read. Tops!
Published 3 months ago by Tom
4.0 out of 5 stars
Solid and inspiring, if rather simple...
I heard Bill Hybels speak about his "Holy Discontent" idea at the Leadership Summit several years ago, shortly before this book was published, so I was introduced to the idea at... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Chad Oberholtzer
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Another Must-Read
Have read this book 3 times and I continue to come back to it. This book has helped me to understand what God wants me to in life. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Emil Lavsen
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A Challenge
Just as Bill Hybels was challenged in writing this book, you will be challenge in reading it. You will have to consider what truly motivates you and how your willingness to... Read more
Published 16 months ago by vreeves
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One Book - One Week // Review
HOLY Discontent: Fueling the Fire That Ignites Personal Vision is a quick read that makes large bounds upon the readers soul. Read more
Published 18 months ago by J. Mederich
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Gained insight but, not the best book...
I go to Liberty University, a Christian college and I had to read this book for my leadership team. I thought the book was very insightful in helping to realize my holy discontent... Read more
Published 23 months ago by britmarielove
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That feeling has a name!
That feeling that you get when something really irritates you or gives you pause finally has a name: HOLY DISCONTENT. Read more
Published on February 7, 2011 by Dr. Wiggins
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Fuelling Your Inner Fire
The natural response to a fire is for people to try to put it out. That's the wrong approach when the "fire" is something that you find really irritating, according to Bill Hybels... Read more
Published on December 8, 2009 by John Gibbs
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Invest in purchasing it. Read it. Study it. Immediately apply it to...
I heard about this book through a friend who offered me bits and pieces of its content - which immediately caught my attention. Read more
Published on March 25, 2009 by Bev
