Becoming Worldly Saints: Can You Serve Jesus and Still Enjoy Your Life?

Do you feel the tension between the pleasures of earth and the purpose of heaven? You want to enjoy life in this world--the beauty of God's creation and the rich love of deep relationships with others--yet you wonder if you were made for more. You long to be radically committed to Jesus, but you're not sure what that means for your everyday life. Michael Wittmer explains how to bring your human and Christian lives together. When you grasp God's story, you'll understand that not only is it possible to serve Jesus and still enjoy your life, but it's the only way you can. Written in a devotional style that is theologically rich and biblically accurate,Becoming Worldly Saints helps you understand who you are and why you are here. You can live with joy--free from false guilt--in a not-yet-redeemed world. "It made me laugh out loud. This is popular theology at its best."--Al Wolters Review I found Michael Wittmer's book an absolute delight. It is well-written, it is easy to understand, and it sometimes made me laugh out loud. But more importantly, it is wise, balanced, thoroughly biblical, passionate for Christ and the gospel, and outlines a broad, liberating, and life-affirming perspective that is badly needed in the world today. Furthermore, it is rooted in sound scholarship and wide reading. This is popular theology at its best. I recommend it enthusiastically. --Al Wolters, Professor Emeritus of Religion and Theology at Redeemer University CollegeMichael Wittmer has written a very fine book. In this book, Mike is practical. In this book, Mike is funny. In this book, Mike is biblical. In this book, Mike is intelligent. In this book, Mike is wise. In this book, Mike is down-to-earth (literally). In this book, Mike is spiritual (literally). In this book, Mike is controversial; but the so-called "bottom line" is this:  In this book Michael is helpful to the body of Christ. How many stars can I give this book of Mike's? I will give it five! And that's too low. --David Naugle, Distinguished Professor, Dallas Baptist UniversityIn typical Mike Wittmer style, this book brings clever and readable relief to those of us who desire to live a godly life yet detest the thought of becoming a stodgy, droopy hermit Christian. With theological precision, Mike takes us on a journey toward a biblically balanced life. With tons of practical advice, this book is just what you need to live a vibrant and joyful existence in the midst of a fallen world. And no one is better to write this than Mike. I know him personally, and he is the poster child for an authentic "worldly saint"! --Joe Stowell, President, Cornerstone Univ.Committed Christians struggle with how they should balance Christ's redemptive mandate to go into the entire world and make disciples while still enjoying God-given pleasures of life. Mike Wittmer equips Christians to see life through a crystal-clear worldview in order to be appropriately balanced in their commitments. Wittmer shows in a winsome and engaging style how a proper understanding of biblical theology equips us to wisely make day-to-day decisions:  whether considering a call to missions or going to the symphony.--Chris Brauns, author of Unpacking Forgiveness; Bound Together. Becoming Worldly Saints addresses a topic that is on all of our minds as Christ-followers but we are afraid to talk about. It is an important, thought provoking, smart read that is needed in the church today. Chapter 7, "Rightly Dividing the Word," is worth the price of the book alone.--Tim Armstrong, Senior Pastor, The Chapel, Akron, OH Review In typical Mike Wittmer style, this book brings clever and readable relief to those of us who desire to live a godly life yet detest the thought of becoming a stodgy droopy hermit Christian. With theological precision, Mike takes us on a journey toward a Biblically balanced life. With tons of practical advice, this book is just what you need to l