Living above the level of mediocrity: a commitment to excellence

by Charles R. Swindoll

Hardcover, 1987

Description

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… (more)

Details

CONTENTS: It starts in your mind --
It involves another kingdom --
It costs your commitment --
It calls for extravagant love --
Vision : seeing beyond the majority --
Determination : deciding to hang tough --
Priorities : determining what comes first --
Accountability : answering the hard questions --
Winning the battle over greed --
Slaying the dragon of traditionalism --
Removing the blahs from today --
Becoming a model of joyful generosity --
Standing alone when outnumbered --
Standing tall when tested --
Standing firm when discouraged --
Standing strong when tempted.

Call number

158.1 SWI

Publication

Waco, Tex. : Word Books, c1987.

Pages

283

ISBN

0849905648 / 9780849905643
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