Be Real: Because Fake Is Exhausting
We live in a world of fakers. Rather than being real with each
other, we present a carefully crafted persona that hides our faults
and magnifies our good qualities. But inside we long to be loved,
warts and all. We long to stop hiding from each other--and
especially from God.
With candor and clarity, pastor Rick Bezet calls readers to a life
built on authenticity, showing that the way to true freedom lies
through reclaiming our hearts, reviving our souls, and renewing our
minds in light of what God has done for us through Jesus Christ.
Through biblical stories and (often funny) personal examples, Bezet
encourages readers to live with passion, integrity, and
perseverance. He releases readers from the spiritual death that
comes with pretending and leads them into a new life characterized
by transparency rather than fear.
From the Back Cover
"Get ready for some gut-wrenching self-examination. Rick will
help you discover the powerful truth: You can't please
everyone--but you can please God!"--from the foreword by Craig
Groeschel
"I highly recommend Be Real to you and to anyone feeling lonely or
overwhelmed, caught in a trap, or sidelined by life's unfortunate
events."--John Maxwell, New York Times bestselling
author; founder of EQUIP
"With candor, clarity, biblical truth, and a bit of Cajun humor,
this book will put life back into your soul and take you on a
journey to a closer walk with God."--Chris Hodges, pastor of
Church of the Highlands; author of Fresh Air
"With humor and transparency, Pastor Rick challenges you to throw
off every hindrance and embrace change so you may step into all
that God has purposed for you."--Christine Caine, founder of
The A21 Campaign; bestselling author of
Undaunted
"Why do people wear masks? Why is authenticity such a challenge for
Christians? These are important concepts that my friend Rick Bezet
addresses in Be Real. I'm convinced that if pulpits and pews
were filled with honest people, the church would be healthier. We
must learn to be real--with God, ourselves, and others."--James
Robison, founder and president of LIFE Outreach
International
"I recommend this book to believers new and old who are looking to
shed their masks and live a life of unshakable confidence and
unending potential."--Matthew Barnett, cofounder of the Los
Angeles Dream Center
Top Highlights
“The Bible says that God knows everything. He knows the past, he knows the present, he knows the future.” (source)
“Instead of trying to live for the approval of others, I learned to live from the approval of God. And that new life and identity changed everything in my relationships, family, and leadership.” (source)
“Fake becomes their default setting. Real becomes something that seems too scary, too vulnerable, too unnerving. The result may be that we lose our childlike faith.” (source)
“your biggest conflict is when you’re fighting against what God is trying to do in your life.” (source)
“God accepts us exactly where we are but loves us too much to leave us there.” (source)
Product Details
- Title : Be Real: Because Fake Is Exhausting
- Authors:
- Bezet, Rick
- Groeschel, Craig
- Publisher: Baker
- Publication Date: 2014
- ISBN: 9781441245779
Rick Bezet is the founder and lead pastor of New Life Church in Central Arkansas, listed by Outreach magazine in 2009 as America's fastest-growing church. Today, it includes nine campuses and over twenty weekend worship experiences. A former professional golfer, Rick is one of the founding directors of the Association of Related Churches (ARC), an organization designed to plant churches and impact the world through missions. He speaks across America and around the world, sharing his passion and vision for authentic Christianity. He lives in Arkansas with his wife, Michelle, and their children.