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Evangelist encourages living a divine adventure Print Email
Written by Leslie Santamaria   
Friday, 14 December 2012 11:01 AM America/New_York

LiveBeforeYouDieChrist for all Nations leader Daniel Kolenda urges believers to fully offer themselves in service to God

Author Daniel Kolenda knows adventure—and he urges believers to follow Jesus and find their own. Succeeding world-renowned evangelist Reinhard Bonnke as leader of Christ for all Nations (CFAN), he has led more than 15 million to Christ at CFAN events, mainly in Africa.

Drawing from personal experience and Scripture, Kolenda helps Christians discern God’s call in Live Before You Die: Wake Up to God’s Will for Your Life (978-1-616-38716-7, $14.99), releasing Jan. 8 from Passio, an imprint of Charisma House Book Group.

The goal isn’t “determining what you want but what He wants” because a Christian’s role is “to advance a cause greater” than oneself, he writes. 

Part 1 of Kolenda’s book addresses foundational questions such as, “Does God really have a plan for my life?” Kolenda gives biblical evidence that the answer is a clear yes and the “real reward” for following God is “God Himself.”

Part 2 reveals five secrets of discovering God’s will. Secret #1 is to seek God’s kingdom first. Others include hearing His voice and taking action. Kolenda urges readers not to die in the “wilderness of inaction” but to get moving, even when the path is difficult.

Next, Kolenda emphasizes the difference between knowing God’s will and fulfilling it, and discusses potential pitfalls, including fear and laziness, which can take many forms. He distinguishes effective action from mere busyness. 

In the end, Kolenda suggests things to do while waiting and tips for staying the course. He encourages readers not to despise small steps because “as you move forward in obedience and faith, He is going to reveal it all one step at a time.”

For more information, visit www.charismahouseb2b.com. To order, call Charisma House at 800-283-8494.