Living Above the Level of Mediocrity

Living Above the Level of Mediocrity

Now with a study guide for personal use or group discussion. In this book on excellence Chuck Swindoll?"America's foremost applicator of Scripture to daily life"?boldly tackles the difficult problems of self-discipline, laziness, and our tendency to accept less of life than we deserve. "Perhaps his best book . . . both a challenge to easy living and a blueprint for breaking out of patterns of mediocrity. . . . One of the most helpful aspects of this book is Swindoll's ability to distinguish between striving for excellence and the modern-day philosophies of success." ? Today's Christian Woman " Living Above the Level of Mediocrity epitomizes what has lifted the author above the average. The book itself aims high and reaches its goal through keen thinking and hard work." ? Moody Monthly "Swindoll combines interesting, insightful Bible exposition with the storyteller's ability to make an anecdote live. Throughout the book he weaves briefs about the eagle, a bird he holds up as an example of the pursuit of excellence. He writes devotionally, giving you constant food for thought." ? Eternity Pastor Charles R. Swindoll has devoted his life to the accurate, practical teaching and application of God's Word. He is the founding pastor of Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas, as well as the founder of Insight for Living , a leading program in Christian broadcasting since 1979 that airs around the world. Chuck has also served as president and now chancellor emeritus at Dallas Theological Seminary and has contributed more than 100 titles to a worldwide reading audience, books for which he has received the Gold Medallion Lifetime Achievement Award, twelve Gold Medallion Awards, and the Christian Book Award for Bible of the Year. Author: Swindoll, Charles R.. Publisher: Thomas Nelson Pages: 302 Publication Date: 1989-11-17 Edition: First Edition Thus Binding: Paperback MSRP: 14.99 ISBN13: 9780849931772 ISBN: 0849931770 Language: en Store Location: Christian Non Fiction "Book cover image may be different than what appears on the actual book."