Be Last: Descending to Greatness (Paperback)

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Jeremy Kingsley boldly describes how being last is the springboard by which we dive upward into heaven’s esteem.-—Calvin Miller, author of the Singer Trilogy

You’ll love Jeremy’s unique personal style, which challenges and inspires you to live the abundant life Jesus promised.-—Wes Stafford, president and CEO of Compassion International

With inspiring energy and experience, Jeremy writes from the depths of his heart and his own journey!-—Dwight Robertson, president and founder of Kingdom Building Ministries

My good friend Jeremy encourages us to go beyond just knowing that there is abundant life beyond ourselves. He shows us how to find it and live it by following Jesus.-—Mac Powell, lead singer of Third Day

Jeremy Kingsley drives home one of the deepest principles of life and leadership.-—Ken Blanchard, author of The One Minute Manager and Lead Like Jesus

Product Description

Being a Christian is a radical commitment for each of us. It requires us to be different from what culture tells us to be, to understand Christ's revolutionary ministry. This book will help people see that Jesus calls us to a revolutionary way of life--a life that's counter cultural to our "me-centered" culture. We are called to put Jesus first, others second, and ourselves last.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. (May 5, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1414316410
• ISBN-13: 978-1414316413
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #164,248 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars "Be Last"...buy fast!, June 17, 2008

By	Steven Cooper "Quakers Rock" (Dunn, NC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Mr. Kingsley obviously has captured the essence of the Christian message-- from last to first. He has also communicated this in a down to earth, yet intelligent manner. I was captured by the stories in which he related his dicoveries, particularly, the one about Kingsley's father getting saved through a drapery salesman, becoming a pastor, himself, and now Kingsley explaining to his son, Jaden, his work in the Kingdom as an evangelist. Good stuff. Very readable. Very enjoyable. Very inspiring. Get "Be Last". Buy it fast.

I would especially recommend this for the high school and college age, but let's not leave out the young adult, either. Oh, and the 4 stars? I give the Bible 5.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Regional Sales Manger - Pharmaceuticals , May 27, 2008

By	Charles F. Jenkins (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Jeremy Kingsley is an amazing individual that challenges you to think in ways that are completely different from what our 'normal society' teaches. I have encouraged everyone I know to get and experience this book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Valid points , July 8, 2008

By	www.bookshipper.blogspot.com/ "www.bookshippe... (Montreal, Quebec) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

I have just finished reading Be Last, Descending to Greatness, written by Jeremy Kinglsey. I have never read a book quite like this one since I don't really enjoy books that quote scriptures. However, I was extremely interested in the author's basic premise.

Over the course of the last few years, I have noticed how we, as a society, have become self-centered and, at times, downright selfish people. I, myself, have realized that I automatically seem to always consider "my" needs and "my" wants above all else. How did we get to this point?

Kingsley tells us that we need to go back to a more basic place - we need to read and apply God's word to our everyday life and more importantly, we need to stop placing ourselves first and to start being of service to our fellow man - and put THEM first - just as Jesus did before us.

I believe that for most people, this is a tough concept to accept. Not because we are horrible people - but rather because it goes against what society and the "corporate world" is trying to tell us. Yet, there is something enticing about the way Kingsley describes the various situations he has had to live through and how he has applied his beliefs, regardless of what "the world" may be thinking of him.

I also like Kingsley's basic message - that service and humility go hand and hand. If you are available and present for someone else, you will feel the greatness inside. For anyone in a 12 step program, this will strike a cord - as we are told that one of the cornerstones of recovery is to do service - to be there always with a helping hand.

This book is relatively short (165 pages) and is written in a down to earth, easy to read manner and the author obviously lives what he believes. At times, I found it a little difficult to get through all of the quoted scriptures but I do see that they are the foundation of the book and therefore are a crucial part.

This book is a great read for those of us looking for answers.