Book Review: "The Hole in Our Gospel" by Richard Stearns

Richard Stearns challenges his readers with, "What does God expect of us?" The president of World Vision, Stearns shares a candid, personal, challenging view of the world and what we can do to impact those in it.

Stearns shares statistics regarding those caught in poverty, sickness, and other devastating circumstances, by masterfully adding a personality behind the numbers. He weaves stories of individuals to illustrate the statistics.

I was challenged by this book. As a Christian, I was challenged in my views towards those caught in poverty and despair. I was convicted of a coldness I've harbored towards the poor. I was challenged to explore ways to help the poor, oppressed and needy.

I wish Mr. Stearns would have focused more on the whole Gospel message. That said, he communicated that those who confess a faith in Christ must care for the poor, widowed, orphaned and oppressed; it is by works that we demonstrate our faith.

Overall, I would highly recommend this book. It challenged me to look at how I walk out my faith, and I'm sure it will challenge you, too.

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