Shine: Make Them Wonder What You'Ve Got [Paperback]

Newsboys (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2002

See the Newsboys in a way you have never seen them before--not just as performers but as Christians. Follow them as they travel through seasons of personal and spiritual growth, undergoing struggles that are common to all believers, experiencing faith-stretching circumstances, and seeking to live for Christ in an authentic way. Shine will challenge and stretch your own spiritual expectations as you rediscover the dynamics of a living faith.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Back CoverBe the Change You Want to SeeIn the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.--Matthew 5:16Front FlapI believed Christ was the way, but yet I was lost. I believed He was the truth, but at the same time, I was deceived. I believed He was the life, but I knew not the Life. Then, by way of mercy, trial, tragedy, and grace, there was a sifting like that of wheat, and for the first time, I started again on this journey knowing that Christ must increase, and I must disappear.--Peter FurlerI think in the last couple of years there's been an awakening in the band to what really matters....I feel like I've become a new person, an absolutely new human being.--Phil JoelThe events of the last year or two have really shown me that it's one thing to have your ministry and the work that you are doing. For us, it's being the Newsboys and doing our thing there. But we really got a big wake-up call a little over a year ago....--Jody DavisI didn't learn what grace really meant until about two years ago, and it has changed my life dramatically. I think it scares a lot of people around me because, if anything, I may present myself as what a lot of people think of as less of a Christian, when really, I'm being more honest and transparent.--Jeff FrankensteinI believe that God is really doing something in the spiritual realm with this band, more so than He ever has done before....I've been a Christian for a long time, probably twenty years now, and you have your times of your mountaintop experiences, and then you have your other times that aren't quite so high. But I really feel that God is preparing me for something incredible, something exciting, and I think the rest of the band is feeling the same.--Duncan PhillipsBack FlapWhen you think of the Newsboys, do you think rock and roll, gold records, concerts, and fame? Shine: Make Them Wonder What You've Got reveals the Newsboys in a way you have never seen them before--not just as performers but as Christians. Follow them as they travel through seasons of personal and spiritual growth, undergoing struggles that are common to all believers, experiencing faith-stretching circumstances, and seeking to live for Christ in an authentic way. Their spiritual journeys reflect a deep and growing faith that permeates their music while also transcending it. This new path challenges the limitations we've put on Christianity in our postmodern culture and seeks the essence of the Gospel. Shine will challenge and stretch your own spiritual expectations as you discover the dynamics of a living faith.

About the Author

Dr. Myles Munroe is an international motivational speaker, bestselling author, educator, leadership mentor, and consultant for government and business. Traveling extensively throughout the world, Dr. Munroe addresses critical issues affecting the full range of human, social, and spiritual development. The central theme of his message is the maximization of individual potential, including the transformation of followers into leaders and leaders into agents of change. Dr. Munroe is founder and president of Bahamas Faith Ministries International (BFMI), a multidimensional organization headquartered in Nassau, Bahamas. He is chief executive officer and chairman of the board of the International Third World Leaders Association and president of the International Leadership Training Institute.Dr. Munroe is also the founder and executive producer of a number of radio and television programs aired worldwide. In addition, he is a frequent guest on other television and radio programs and international networksand is a contributing writer for various Bible editions, journals, magazines, and newsletters. He is a popular author of more than forty books, including Becoming a Leader, The Most Important Person on Earth, The Spirit ofLeadership, The Principles and Power of Vision, Understanding the Purpose and Power of Prayer, Understanding the Purpose and Power of Woman, and Understanding the Purpose and Power of Men. For more than thirty years, Dr. Munroe has trained tens of thousands of leaders in business, industry, education, government, and religion. He personally addresses over 500,000 people each year on personal and professional development. His appeal and message transcend age, race, culture, creed, and economic background. Dr. Munroe has earned B.A. and M.A. degrees from Oral Roberts University and the University of Tulsa, and he has been awarded a numberof honorary doctoral degrees. He has also served as an adjunct professor of the Graduate School of Theology at Oral Roberts University.

Product Details

• Paperback: 360 pages
• Publisher: Whitaker House; First Edition edition (July 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0883687720
• ISBN-13: 978-0883687727
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #609,215 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Want to see the people around you change?, September 4, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Shine: Make Them Wonder What You'Ve Got (Paperback)

The Newsboys encourage you to first BE the change that you want to see and others will naturally follow your lead.
Shine: Make Them Wonder What You've Got sports a glow-in-the-dark outside cover- while this is pretty cool, it has practical application. The cover, when exposed to light then taken into the darkness will Shine- but only for a short time. As Christians we can be a light in a dark world, but not by our own power. We can not shine forever unless we return to Christ, the source of our light, to be refreshed and renewed. Shine is full of thoughts, stories, and encouragement from the Newsboys that will help you be the light in the darkenss. The Challenge: Shine- Make Them Wonder What You've Got.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I was looking for an autobiography. . ., August 29, 2002

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Emileecee (Middle Earth) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shine: Make Them Wonder What You'Ve Got (Paperback)

and I found this. It's not at all what I expected, it's more of a devotional book than a biograhy. It has great insight into the Christian life. There are stories, however of the band and how they have spiritually grown and matured. This book talks about how we can become more Christ-like and how to let Christ shine through us. It explains that we don't have to work at letting Jesus shine, all we have to do is ask Him to, and He will. It takes time though, so we shouldn't get impatient. While watching concert videos now, I have a totally different look at the band. Before, they were just guys up there having fun. Now they are guys that have struggled through life just like all of us have, and we can learn from their knowledge. They are also more of a role model for me now that I know for sure that they have the same beliefs that I do. I have totally enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone, even if you don't like the Newsboy's music!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!, May 1, 2005

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JaneBlonde (Wichita Falls, Texas United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shine: Make Them Wonder What You'Ve Got (Paperback)

When I picked up a copy of "Shine", it was only because I am a devoted Newsboys fan. But as soon as I began to read the book, I was hooked! This is a fantastic book, it touches on every area of the Christian walk. It will encourage you, challenge you and hopefully, change you. Many books written by bands wind up being a bit of a promotional tool, this book, however, gives credit where credit is due- God! This is a great read for any young Christian, whether you are a Newsboys fan or not.