“Our lives can and must disrupt the ways of the world, unveiling a new way to be human.” (Saints by Addison Bevere, page 222)

In his book, Saints, Addison Bevere encourages us to remember who we are in and through Christ – Saints. Saints is a term not often used today. Yet it is the very identity we have been given and are called to live in this world.

In the introduction, Mark Batterson explains:

“The message of Saints is not about achieving perfection but authentically and intimately walking with God as his plans for you are fully realized in your life.”

The book is reflective, provoking one to think more deeply about our need for God in our daily lives. We will find ourselves reminded anew to fear God with a renewed reverence and awe of His greatness and majesty.

The book is a wonderful reminder there is more to life than meets the eye. God has more for each of us than we could ever imagine and as we take the time to delve deeply into a relationship with Him, He will unfold His purposes in our lives.

The book is rich with quotes which added to my enjoyment:

“God creates out of nothing … But he does what is still more wonderful: he makes saints out of sinners.”
– Soren Kierkegaard

“The decline of the knowledge of the holy has brought on our troubles. A rediscovery of the majesty of God will go a long way toward curing them.”
– A. W. Tozer

“Grace is but glory begum, and glory is but grace perfected.”
– Jonathan Edwards

“Grace is nothing else than a beginning of glory in us.”
– Thomas Aquinas

Each chapter provided something for me to ponder before moving onto the next one. Each chapter is a call to be more, to be all we have been created to be.

“A Saint: someone whose life is marked by a hope and a purpose that astound our world and point people to the One who is life.” (page 33)

Saints is a book for us all,
for as we journey through its pages we will discover –
we are saints.

** I was provided a copy of this book by Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group. The opinions expressed in this review are my own. This post contains affiliate links.  If you click through and make a purchase, I will receive a small percent at no additional cost to you.