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Larry Crabb has written many books, and I have enjoyed several of them, this one included. However, it did seem to me at one point in the middle that he was adding material to hit the page total. That being said, there was still good stuff in... [Read on]
The question we often face as believers in Christ is whether we should be perfect or not. Scripture tells us that we are to live perfect lives, yet our sinful nature proves to us that we cannot... or can we? Larry Crabb's book "The Pressure's... [Read on]
The Good This is a book you CAN judge by it’s cover. What is more freeing than being a boy jumping in a lake in the middle of summer? The Pressure’s Off. How can a book endorsed by J.I. Packer, Brennan Manning and Cal Thomas, be anything... [Read on]
First, I am a fan of Larry Crabb and his writing. The Pressure’s Off is no different and hits on one of my favorite subjects- freedom in Christ. Growing up in a small, rural church, I can relate to the thoughts presented in the book- follow rules... [Read on]
Dr. Larry Crabb's book, The Pressure's Off (Breaking Free from Rules and Performance) was first published in 2002. I wonder how I would have received it if I had read it back then. I might have resisted or argued with the book's premise--that... [Read on]
Multnomah graciously sends me books if I will write a review - a match that is very much enjoyed. This selection, The Pressure's Off by Dr. Larry Crabb, was a mixed read. The book was originally published in 2002 and recently released again this... [Read on]
Grace. is. Amazing. The grace of God has released us from our bondage to self-reliance, self-effort & self-sufficiency. Author Larry Crabb has provided a text that is filled with personal struggle and personal relief from the struggle that... [Read on]
I've been told that, when I preach a sermon, I tend to "step on toes." Well, The Pressure's Off gave me a taste of my own medicine! This book smacked me like a 2X4 across the forehead. It is incredibly difficult, in this self-help age, to resist... [Read on]
The Pressure's Off: Breaking Free From Rules And Performance, written by Larry Crabb is a book centered around two errors Christians unknowingly embrace: 1) Following the rules guarantees a good life and 2) God is important because He dispenses... [Read on]
Performance is a trap that has caught not just the culture, but also much of the American church. When I reference church, I mean people who claim Jesus as their Savior and Lord, yet live for live for the blessing instead of better life in... [Read on]