"Bearing Witness" Book Review and Giveaway

"Bearing Witness" isn't the kind of book you read before bed to have sweet dreams. About 50 pages in I thought, "I don't know if I can handle this book." Nothing is more violent than true accounts of history. And the human ability, propensity even, for untold cruelty constantly astounds me.

"Bearing Witness" tells the stories of 36 Anabaptists and the hard path they took to stand up for what they believed. It begins in the time of the early church and continues to present age. While the content was hard to swallow given its violent nature, the writing was smooth and succinct. If the theme had been lighter I would have breezed through it quickly but found myself only able to bear one or two life stories at a time. In the end though I'm glad I read it. To see people holding fast to Jesus throughout the worst man can throw at them is inspiring. Plus it is encouraging to know that in the moment of testing, there is grace. May the lives of those who have gone before us remind us that no matter the cost, Christ is worth it.

There were a few times while reading "Bearing Witness" that I thought to myself, "Would I be able to stand strong in my belief? Even if my children's well being was threatened?" Hard question. Jesus told us not to worry about the needs of tomorrow but I don't think it was all wrong to ask myself that question because if I am willing to put anything before Jesus, I've an idol.

In North America, the worst 'persecution' I've had to deal with are unkind words so it's easy to forget that there truly is a battle going on. I should think that believers in Muslim countries are in no need of a reminder. Therefore, as a way of pointing us to pray for those who are suffering because of the cross of Christ, I recommend you read "Bearing Witness". Plus, even though I am not an Anabaptist, I worship the same Lord and can see the winds changing even in Canada. We are warned that it is going to get worse before it gets better. But, Jesus has overcome and therefore so have I because my life is in Him. Praise the Lord.

On May 26th I will be drawing for a free copy.  Comment below to have your name entered. Good Luck.

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