The Magnificent Obsession

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Anne Graham Lotz has given us a unique genre that weaves thorough, thoughtful Bible study with her own spiritual journey. With an engaging style, she models both expectant exploration and sincere responsiveness. -- Timothy S. Laniak Anne Graham Lotz invites lucidly, speaks powerfully and lives consistently with deep devotion and passion. It is not surprising therefore that she loves the story of Abraham, the friend of God. -- D. Stewart Briscoe The Magnificent Obsession brings you to a moment of truth of how badly you want a God-filled life. What are you willing to do and leave behind to embrace your Magnificent Obsession? Read the book. You won’t be able to put it down. -- Dr. Tony Evans These life lessons are written by a woman of God: a dear friend who lives what she writes and writes what she lives, in order that others may live life to the full! … We are not left guessing how to love God with our whole hearts when we have finished reading this book. -- Jill Briscoe Whether teaching, speaking, or writing, Anne Graham Lotz communicates her love for God and people with great passion and conviction. Her own stories of struggle and faithfulness and her biblical insights into Abraham’s journey will challenge you to seek God with great encouragement and hope. -- Ravi Zacharias This book came to me during a time of great pain and struggle. Anne Graham Lotz’s words lifted me, fixed my eyes upon the Lord, and renewed my passion to trust Him heart, mind, and soul in every circumstance. Our God is worthy! He is magnificent. -- Francine Rivers Don’t mistake Anne Graham Lotz’s The Magnificent Obsession for just another Bible study or you’ll miss out on a lump-in-the-throat read, not to mention a rollercoaster ride between the Old Testament and today. With the precision of a surgeon, incisive Bible teacher Anne dissects the life of Abraham and invites us along on her quest to embrace the God-filled life. -- Jerry Jenkins I pray for God’s touch on lives as people read and absorb the challenges of The Magnificent Obsession. It is a deeply penetrating practical application of Abraham’s journey of faith. -- David H. Hicks We don’t often think of Abraham as our contemporary, but in this powerful and profound book Anne Graham Lotz shows the relevance of Abraham for today. -- George Carey With characteristic candor Anne Graham Lotz follows the pilgrimage of Abraham, questioning all the way what messages lie in his journey of discovery for each of us today who dares to believe that the God of the universe speaks---to us---and very much cares about how we respond. -- Gloria Gaither Anne Graham Lotz is proof that her dad, Billy Graham, is not just a wonderful preacher, but what a daughter he helped raise! As she relates her own life to the trials of Abraham, ancient text becomes vital and relevant. Anne’s magnificent obsession may be just the key to discovering your own path. -- Alan Colmes The Magnificent Obsession is a true blessing, reflecting her deep spirituality and inspirational life of eternal significance. How timely! -- Elizabeth Dole Anne Graham Lotz, as only she can do, gently leads us through a timeless spiritual journey that powerfully inspires and awakens our own understanding of God. -- Karyn Frist Anne has a unique gift of making God’s word extraordinarily real. She has again done that through this book, and I, with humility and pleasure, heartily endorse The Magnificent Obsession to anyone who is interested in understanding and growing in their faith. -- Ron Blue Cravings. Cravings for power, approval, the corner office, the loudest applause. We crave. But behind these yearnings is a deeper one---a craving for God. In these pages, Anne identifies this longing and shows us how God and only God can satisfy it. Thank you Anne for this, and a lifetime of words that point us in the right direction. -- Max Lucado In The Magnificent Obsession, Anne Graham Lotz has sensed that the God who guided Abraham one step at a time is now guiding her life. This should be carefully read by all who are diligently seeking God’s will. -- Dr. Henry Blackaby For anyone that has ever had a desire to know God in His fullness, this is a must read! … It will encourage you to pursue a God-filled life and experience your own magnificent obsession. Thank you, Anne for allowing me to share in this journey. -- Sylvia Rhyne Hatchell This is without question Anne Graham Lotz’s finest work. Her faith and wisdom both shine from the pages. … I am astonished by how powerful these words are, and humbled by the challenge she offers. -- Davis Bunn This book is tremendous. It has given me a different perspective on Abraham, but it has also caused me to look differently at my own life---and that is the mark of something special. -- Tony Dungy Expand reviews