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Pastoral Grit: The Strength to Stand and to Stay (The Pastor's Soul Series)

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This book was part of the Logos Silver package that I purchased a few months ago. To be honest, I rarely review, and this is my first review on Amazon. But I feel compelled to highly recommend this book to all readers, especially Pastors. The book is well written, insightful and brutally honest. Larson bares his soul and shows that God can use anyone for his honor and glory. I especially like the fact that he admits he has not had the most fruitful ministry in the world, but that he has learned a great deal and learned to focus on quality rather than quantity. Buy the book!

Rarely do I experience the kind of connection and affinity with an author as I did with Craig Brian Larson in his book, Pastoral Grit: The Strength to Stand and Stay. It frequently felt as if he had been reading my mail (or my prayer journal) as I read.

The author's honesty, vulnerability, and sensitivity make Pastoral Grit especially powerful and effective, whether the reader is struggling or triumphing. He doesn't make pronouncements from on high, but shares his discouragements, defeats, insights, and victories as a fellow-traveler and real-life struggler. He is refreshingly honest about his own sins and self-doubts. And he brings practical hope and help to anyone in active ministry who sometimes feels like throwing in the towel.

Though I read this book at a time of relative health and vitality in my ministry, it was nonetheless a strong encouragement. I recommend it highly.