Christianbook.com: Beyond Me: Living a You-First Life in a Me-First World: Kathi Macias: 9781596692206

Product Description

Put others first. . . . No, save yourself! A clash of cultures rages within every Christian. Learn to rise above you on the path to true discipleship! Writing with a warm, personal style, Macias offers a poignant call to cultivate a heart of grace and mercy---and follow Jesus in a life of sacrificial service. 224 pages, softcover from New Hope.

Publisher's Description

Written in a warm, personal, and easy-to-read-and-understand style, Beyond Me is an invitation to pursue true discipleship. Beyond Me will help you clearly see the distinction between your ever-increasing clash of cultures--the clash between life and death or, in other words, wanting to live in such a way that puts others first but struggling with your desire for self-preservation. Full of poignant, humorous, but always vulnerable and meaningful examples, Beyond Me has current, historical, and biblically documented insights and teachings to support this higher calling for believers to walk in the footsteps of Jesus. Each chapter contains interactive application questions, and the content addresses such topics as having a heart that is conciliatory, merciful, and gracious; loves unconditionally; seeks God and His righteousness first; depends on God; and answers the call to sacrificial service.

Author Bio

Kathi Macias is a multiple award-winning novelist and was named 2011 Author of the Year at BooksAndAuthors.net. A popular speaker at churches, women's clubs and retreats, and writer's conferences, Kathi lives with her husband in Homeland, California.

Product Reviews

Beyond Me: Living a You-First Life in a Me-First World 4.8 5 10 10

You have not been given any trial or hardship that someone before you has not already endured. Look to the Lord to help guide you through each situation. The title, Beyond Me, describes this book perfectly. As you endure your hardships look around you and be aware of others who may be going through the same difficulty. DonÃ¢ÂÂt be afraid to share your story! Reading this book will remind you of your purpose on earth. You will go through hardships and being open to helping others is your obligation. The Lord has not put us on this earth to live self-centered lives but to be a witness for him. By allowing our hearts to harden towards those in need, we lose our usefulness for the Lord. Reading this book will also have you rethinking how you handle your trials. Do you call out to him or do you complain? How do you react when these trials are caused by someone else? Do you forgive or do you hold a grudge? Forgiving and sharing are not easy but with the LordÃ¢ÂÂs help every believer can be an encouragement. This book has some great information for those who want to live beyond themselves. I was given this book by christianreviewofbooks.com to review March 2, 2011

This book was good. It was pretty deep. Being non-fiction, it took me much longer to read that most books. However, it had some beautiful stories in it that illustrated the points that were being made. That was my favorite part of this book. This would be a great tool to facilitate discussion at a home Bible study or in a women's group. August 17, 2009

Kathi Macias slices right through the "Me-First" sickness engulfing our culture. The tip of that knife exposed my own tendency to lethargy and the sidetrack of "good things". What does God have in mind for me? Can I find the New Testament Jesus in today's trappings?Macias beckons from personal examples and meaty scripture," Search!" Dig hard for a relationship with God that is more than just a glance through a dusty rearview mirror. Let the principles of "Beyond Me" kindle the places in your soul that cry for fire.Two hundred pluls pages, places to jot ideas, and sidebars that hook you. I'll be hanging on to this book for a long time. But I'll share. March 7, 2009

We live in a me-first world. As believers we know we are called out of this into a glorious different life--one where the focus is on God. But how do we really do this everyday? Enter Beyond Me, a book that will give great insight into how to practically life a life for God. A great book for personal study or a Bible study. October 26, 2008

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Author/Artist Review

Author: Kathi Macias
Located in: Homeland, CA
Submitted: June 24, 2008

Tell us a little about yourself. I've wanted to be a writer since I was a young child. I published my first book twenty years ago, and feel so blessed that God has granted me the desire of my heart.

What was your motivation behind this project? This is the "book of my heart." Unlike my other books, I worked on this one for many years. It contains much of the story of what God has done in my life since He first "ambushed" me in 1974, and I am so grateful to finally see it in print.

What do you hope folks will gain from this project? I hope readers will fall more deeply in love with the Father, who loves us scandalously and unreservedly--and calls us to do the same for others.

How were you personally impacted by working on this project? Throughout the book I was confronted with the dark places in my heart and life that I thought were gone--but weren't. The final chapter tells of the life-and-death trauma that brought it all into focus.

Who are your influences, sources of inspiration or favorite authors / artists? I have many, but I would have to say Brennan Manning and Henri Nouwan had the greatest impact on me throughout the writing of this book.

Anything else you'd like readers / listeners to know: I want them to know that God has called us to the impossible--and has promised to enable us to fulfill that calling.