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You're the One That I Want by Susan May Warren
4.0
After almost two years running from his mistakes, Owen Christiansen begins to tip-toe his way back to God. One more impulsive decision has him at God's mercy and telling others about God's saving grace.
Next, Owen must face the family he has disappointed and meet those who have joined the family since he last saw them.
Just to keep Owen off balance a little longer, God throws into Owen's path his future wife, a brother facing murder charges, and a daughter he didn't know he had.
I love Warren's uplifting stories and the Christiansen family is extremely enjoyable. After reading these books, I would like to vacation in a small town like Deep Haven.
I really enjoyed the sermon given by Pastor Dan in this book. In it, he says Jesus was a rule breaker who hung out with the dregs of society, who told people "following God isn't about how many rules you obey, but rather about how you love Him and others. . . . We want a manageable God we can use, who shows up when we need Him--and not when we don't. Most of all, we want a God who follows the rules--OUR rules. But the God who created the heavens and the seas will do what He wants. His plans will not be thwarted."
Pastor Dan goes on to paint a picture of Jesus and God being FOR us, not against us. He said, "For us, Jesus stood in front of death and said 'No. You may not have them. They are what I came for, who I want.' He proved this by gathering all us wretched prodigals behind Him and spreading out His hands in our defense and paying for our sins."
Owen's indecision on if his shoulders are big enough to accept God's grace is also powerful.
The message in this book is truly 5-star. There could have been more to the story of Owen and Scotty. I would have liked to see where they ended up (in more detail.). The mystery of the murder Casper is accused of is wrapped up without too much investigation, a little too neatly. So, for those reasons, the story is a 4-star. Also, there's always the subtle sadness of ending a series and saying goodbye to characters you have come to enjoy.
Next, Owen must face the family he has disappointed and meet those who have joined the family since he last saw them.
Just to keep Owen off balance a little longer, God throws into Owen's path his future wife, a brother facing murder charges, and a daughter he didn't know he had.
I love Warren's uplifting stories and the Christiansen family is extremely enjoyable. After reading these books, I would like to vacation in a small town like Deep Haven.
I really enjoyed the sermon given by Pastor Dan in this book. In it, he says Jesus was a rule breaker who hung out with the dregs of society, who told people "following God isn't about how many rules you obey, but rather about how you love Him and others. . . . We want a manageable God we can use, who shows up when we need Him--and not when we don't. Most of all, we want a God who follows the rules--OUR rules. But the God who created the heavens and the seas will do what He wants. His plans will not be thwarted."
Pastor Dan goes on to paint a picture of Jesus and God being FOR us, not against us. He said, "For us, Jesus stood in front of death and said 'No. You may not have them. They are what I came for, who I want.' He proved this by gathering all us wretched prodigals behind Him and spreading out His hands in our defense and paying for our sins."
Owen's indecision on if his shoulders are big enough to accept God's grace is also powerful.
The message in this book is truly 5-star. There could have been more to the story of Owen and Scotty. I would have liked to see where they ended up (in more detail.). The mystery of the murder Casper is accused of is wrapped up without too much investigation, a little too neatly. So, for those reasons, the story is a 4-star. Also, there's always the subtle sadness of ending a series and saying goodbye to characters you have come to enjoy.