If you haven't read this book, I strongly encourage you to pick up a copy and read it!  This book is a quick and easy read, but is packed with biblical truths that no believer should forget!

In The Cross Centered Life C.J. Mahaney talks about the three main tendencies that can draw our hearts away from the Gospel (Legalism, Condemnation and Subjectivism) and how we can keep the Gospel central in our lives.  I just love this book, because it's definitely my tendency to wallow in all three of those areas.   C.J. Mahaney looks at all three of these tendencies closely and gives solid instruction on how to overcome slipping into them.

In a nutshell, he explains that we can keep the Gospel central by making the five following steps a part of our daily walk with the Lord.

• Memorize the Gospel
• Pray the Gospel
• Sing the Gospel
• Review how the Gospel has changed you, and
• Study the Gospel

I'm not going to spill all the details as I don't want anyone to miss the blessing of reading this little jewel of a book!

Onto another note:

If you have a chance check out The Challenge blog.  My daughter, Jenna, has asked others to join her in a challenge of reading through the Bible in 90 days.  This is exciting, because a good number of wonderful kids have agreed to join her in this challenge.  Check it out and if you'd like to participate, post a comment on The Challenge blog.  If you are not able to participate, please pray for these kids as they participate in this challenge that will no doubt change their lives!

Blessings!

Diane