If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat

Written by John Ortberg

Narrated by John Ortberg

You're one step away from the adventure of your life. John Ortberg invites you to consider the incredible potential that awaits you outside your comfort zone.

Deep within you lies the same faith and longing that sent Peter walking across the wind-swept Sea of Galilee toward Jesus. In what ways is the Lord telling you, as he did Peter, "Come"?

Out on the risky waters of faith, Jesus is waiting to meet you in ways that will change you forever, deepening your character and your trust in God. The experience is terrifying. It's thrilling beyond belief. It's everything you'd expect of someone worthy to be called Lord.

The choice is yours to know him as only a water-walker can, aligning yourself with God's purpose for your life in the process. There's just one requirement: If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat.

In this Christianity Today Award-winning read, bestselling author John Ortberg pushes you to take the last step that separates you from the adventure of your life. And, as a result, you will learn to:

• Recognize God's presence
• Discern between faith and foolishness
• Not only expect problems, but field them when they come
• Reorient your thoughts about failure and see it as an opportunity to grow
• Wait on the Lord
• And, ultimately, connect more deeply with God

Features discussion questions at the end of each chapter to enhance your reflection and spiritual growth. Also perfect for small group discussion.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Release date: Nov 16, 2004
• ISBN: 9780310260646

John Ortberg

John Ortberg es el pastor principal de la Iglesia Presbiteriana de Menlo Park, en Menlo Park, California, con dependencias en Menlo Park, Mountain View y San Mateo. Ha escrito numerosas obras que han tenido una gran aceptación, como La fe y la duda; El ser que quiero ser; Un amor más allá de la razón; Cuando el juego termina, todo regresa a la caja; La misión fantasma; Dios está más cerca de lo que crees; Todos somos normales hasta que nos conocen; La vida que siempre has querido; Si quieres caminar sobre las aguas, tienes que salir de la barca; Vivamos divinamente la vida, y el plan de estudios multimedia Old Testament Challenge (con la colaboración de Kevin Harney). John y su esposa Nancy tienen tres hijos.

Reviews for If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat

[kjsmith_2008 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This book challenged me in every chapter as to whether I'm inthe boat, thinking of getting out of the boat or am on the water. I'm sure like most I'm safe and sound in the boat ...but praying that this next year i'll beging to experience some walking on water times.

[n_yay · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Really encourages you to take steps of faith, in a way that is actually encouraging.

[dannymorris · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

One of my top 5 books that every follower of Jesus should read. Ortberg brilliantly compels the reader to pursue life with more faith.

[shortybond · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Ortberg has a wonderful grasp on living the true Christian life. Easy to read and yet very compelling and informative. Makes you truly think!!

[Ada Tso · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The message is simple but true. The author explains various aspects of why Christians have to get out of the boat and walk on water. Several themes are impressive: patience, hope, fear and worship.