Breaking the Rules: Trading Performance for Intimacy with God
"Breaking the Rulescaptures the essence of what makes Christianity impossible--and how a wild, unpredictable but authentic relationship with Jesus is the only cure for what ails us. Bracingly honest, these pages will haunt you in the best way possible. I recommend you read them slowly . . . and savor." (Paula Rinehart, author of Strong Women, Soft Hearts)"Breaking the Ruleswill be like a defibrillator on many hearts which are more dead than alive and restorative to many souls that are lost in the maze of religion rather than in a life-giving relationship with a loving God. Fil Anderson has extended an invitation to live outside the box of religion. I hope you will accept it. If you are more 'churched' than transformed, then this book is for you!" (Stephen W. Smith, author of The Lazarus Life and The Transformation of a Man's Heart)"With precision, patience and vulnerability Fil beckons us to let go of the life-crushing burdens of religion in exchange for the freedom of God's reckless love." (Nathan Foster, author of Wisdom Chaser)"Finally, relief for tired and weary souls. Fil leads leaders to an intimacy with Jesus that does not require unbending rule-keeping. Written with honesty and compassion, readers can identify with Fil's own struggles and have reason to hope they too can plunge into the depths of God's love for us. If you are ready to experience intimacy, freedom and grace, this is the book for you."                                                    (Tom Wilson, president and CEO, OneHundredX, Leadership Network and Halftime)"Few words are as misused today asintimacy.Break it down and to most people it means 'into me I see.' Fil Anderson shows us not only how the word really breaks down--'you're invited into a relational encounter with God'--he also shows us how to embrace the one thing our hearts desire most." (Leonard Sweet, author of So Beautiful: Divine Designs for Life and the Church)"By unveiling the authentic Jesus--One more true to the biblical witness than the religious rule-abiding killjoy whom too many of our churches have inadvertently endorsed--Fil Anderson opens readers' eyes to the unbridled goodness of the God who knows us and loves us exactly as we are. Anderson's message is irresistible!" (Margot Starbuck, author of The Girl in the Orange Dress)"Breaking the Rulesheralds the shattering truth that the transcendent God who became visible in Jesus Christ furiously longs for intimacy with us. It assures worn out and weary religious strivers that their life can be recovered. . . .  If you plan on reading just one book this year on Jesus, this is the book that you must read." (From the foreword by Brennan Manning, author of The Ragamuffin Gospel)