The 7-day Christian

A simple but inspiring read, I was very pleased with The 7-day Christian by Brad Wilcox. The title of this book refers to the idea that Christians need to be consistent, living their beliefs seven days a week. Scattered throughout the book are stories of various Christians who emulate the examples that Wilcox is trying to teach. This plants the idea that if all Christians really lived up to their beliefs, and did so consistently every day of the week, we could really change the world for the better.

Perhaps my favorite chapter of the entire book is the chapter entitled, "Seven Days of Re-Creation." In this chapter, the author talks about what happened during each of the Creation, and how the same events need to happen in our own lives as we become changed through Christ. To make his point, the author also uses the example of getting in shape and training for a half marathon. Using these two examples help make his point quite clearly.

Another neat thing about this book is the fact that it is written by a Latter-day Saint, but everything in the book is generic and applies to any Christian, no matter what denomination they belong to. Any person who considers him or herself a Christian would benefit by this book. This book talks about how we can and should be changed by Christ, and how we should then use that influence to change the world. Truly, the world is in desperate need for 7-day Christians who are willing to stand together for the cause of Christ and His teachings.