It's Time to Be Bold [Paperback]

Michael W. Smith (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 18, 2003

Michael W. Smith has seen with clarity the spriritual poverty and emotional numbness of teens who are out of touch with God's love. He writes, "Somewhere along the way, I had forgotten what the real world was like. But something was starting to break inside of me. God began to renew a heart of compassion for the lost. From then on, I decided that if God was opening a door for me, I wasn't going to waste any time making up my mind about entering it."

It's Time to Be Bold is a call to commitment for all believers, a personal and heartfelt cry rallying youth to follow Christ's example. Drawing from events in his own life, Michael dicusses with relevance the essential issues of living out extreme faith.

Topics include:

• The importance of Christian friends
• Standing stong against Satan's attacks
• Using crises as stepping stones to deeper faith
• Getting into the Word and growing in a lifestyle of prayer

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Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Popular Christian musician Smith reflects on the spiritual lessons of his performing career, urging believers to strengthen their own faith by becoming active witnesses for the Christian life. He discusses the importance of cultivating Christian friendships, prayer, and scriptural study in terms of his own personal growth through faith in Jesus. Smith's easy, conversational style and his enthusiasm will appeal to fans of popular Christian music and readers of evangelical inspiration.
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Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson (September 18, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 084994435X
• ISBN-13: 978-0849944352
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #821,916 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Smith makes Biblical priciples relavent to today., March 11, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: It's Time to be Bold (Paperback)

It's Time to Be Bold is an excellent read for anyone who wants to believe in and preach the Bible, but feels it is irrevelant to today. Through personal stories of his own and those of his fans, Michael W. Smith creates word pictures never thought of before. You will see church as the best hang-out on earth and the Bible as awesome as any romance or action novel. The bottom line: Smith is real. He realizes that young Christians need to evangelize more than ever in today's society and that with a few basic rules you can do it. This is a must read and, believe it or not, even more inspiring than many of his songs!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book for reading to challenge you., September 25, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: It's Time to be Bold (Paperback)

This book has many spritual messages for young and old alike. Based on some of Michael's own life experiences, he gives incredible first impressions about his experiences and touches the heart of the reader. You too will find it "It's Time To Be Bold" to stand up to face the challenges that life seems to present. Some of his experiences are near the same things I went through and can relate to. He really spoke what was on his heart and touches the reader.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It was a very inspirational book!!, May 28, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: It's Time to be Bold (Paperback)

The book was about how to live your Christian life, and had many good pointers. It is good for Christians and non-Christians alike. I enjoyed this book because it helped me out in this difficult world we live in. Smith is an excellent Christian pop artist and the title is from one of his songs. He wants Christians to be bold in their life, and be able to stand up for what is right. It is important to hang out with Christian friends. I recommend this book for anybody who's remotely interested in strengthening their Christian values.