My Thoughts

I hadn’t heard of author Kate Battistelli before this book but her name sounded familiar. Do you think so, too?   Ahhhh, you are smarter than I am.  Yes, she is related to singer Francesca Battistelli, her mother in fact.  While we all know her daughter can singer what we did not know is that Mama can write!

This is a transparent, open look into the author’s life and her relationship with God.  It is written eloquently and gracefully flows from the pages of her book into readers’ hearts.  The stories are so personal and interesting that I felt like I was chatting with a new friend.

In her book, the author discusses how God has plans for each one of us.  He also offers assistance to equip us to accomplish our task.  Like the saying goes, God doesn’t call the qualified but qualifies the called.

She is open and honest with her journey.  There are many personal and family stories of listening to God and following Him.  Biblical stories are used, also.  All of these to help readers realize that we were all born for a purpose at this time.  Our first duty is to find our purpose and the second is to do it.  With God’s leading and helping us, anything is possible.

This is a thought provoking book that will have your wheels turning.  Author Kate challenges readers to search and find our purpose.  Then take the big step and begin working on it.  This will take a lot of prayer, listening for God, trusting Him, and courage.

I love the line “God sees us according to our destiny, not our history.”  God is presented lovingly, approachable, and caring by the author, which is how I perceive Him.  The God Dare is such an encouraging, uplifting book.  I loved it.

I highly recommend it to everyone.  Seasoned Christians will benefit from the refreshing tone and delightful stories that turn hearts and minds to God and what His plans are for each of us.  New Christians or Seekers will benefit, too.  The true, honest writing and sweet words will help draw them in and answer some questions.  They will be inspired and encouraged.

This would be a nice book for a church library.  Yes, a study group would really enjoy it, too.  I will be keeping this in my library but encouraging many people to buy and read it. It gets a 5 out of 5 star rating from me.  A copy was provided by the publisher but I was under no obligation to write a review.  These are my own, honest words.

 

About the Book

The God Dare. Where will you hear it? . . .

Deep down inside, you know you’re on this planet for a reason. God has a plan in mind just for you. In fact, He chose you for His plan before the foundation of the world. He designed you very specifically for this time and this place, and He’s perfectly equipped you to accomplish His purpose in the earth.

Through engaging and memorable true stories—both biblical and modern—author Kate Battistelli challenges and encourages you to discover how God has specifically designed you for this time in history, your place in the world, your role in His cosmic plan. Once and for all, let go of your fear, worry, pride and strife. . .

All God ever needs is a willing vessel. Will you say yes?

About the Author

Kate Battistelli is an author, speaker, mentor. A wife, former Broadway actress, and mom to one of Christian music’s most celebrated recording artists, GRAMMY and Dove Award winning, Christian contemporary singer-songwriter Francesca Battistelli. Kate currently writes about food and faith at her popular website https://katebattistelli.com/ She thoroughly enjoys being Mimi to her four grandchildren, Eli, Audrey Jane, Isaac James and Wyatt Samuel!

What Others are Saying

“The God Dare will challenge your heart and soul. But more than that, it will encourage you to walk closer with Jesus. And all of us need that!”
–Karen Kingsbury, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“Kate will inspire you to discover the path He’s chosen for you at this time in history and just where you fit in to His cosmic plan. Take The God Dare. It will change your life and change the world at the same time!”
–Dr. Josh Axe DNM, DC, CNS and author of the bestselling Keto Diet and Eat Dirt

“This book is for anyone who wants God’s best and is willing to believe that He can turn your pain into passion, your tragedy into triumph, and take you from mess to messenger. Let Kate’s words of wisdom help you embark on your own God Dare!”
–Jordan Rubin, New York Times bestselling author of The Maker’s Diet Founder, Garden of Life, Beyond Organic and Ancient Nutrition

“Frustrated with a complacent walk with Christ? Kate tells us that age, gender, anxiety, past failures, etc. are no excuse for staying where we are. The God Dare provides examples of how trustworthy He is—in surprising and supernatural ways! Become a world changer…I dare you…no, God dares you!”
–Pastor Steve Berger, Grace Chapel