和巨人一起奔跑Running with the Giants

出版时间：2002-9  出版社：FaithWords  作者：Maxwell, John C.  

内容概要

　　Leadership guru Maxwell, who successfully bridged secular and
Christian markets with such motivational titles as The 21
Irrefutable Laws of Leadership and Developing the Leader Within
You, draws on Old Testament paragons in this gifty inspirational
hardback. Maxwell asks readers to envision the great "cloud of
witnesses" (Heb. 12:1) said to surround us as we run the marathon
of life, imagining that this cloud includes "the giants of the
faith"-biblical heroes whose lives impart meaningful lessons. He
includes the usual suspects: the David-tackles-Goliath tale
demonstrates how people can rise above their limitations, while
Noah exemplifies a willingness to take new risks (i.e., build a
boat when no one had seen rain before). But there are bolder
moments, too. Maxwell uses Rebekah as a model of generous giving (a
welcome and underutilized virtue in business titles) and provides
some gee-whiz facts to drive the point home: he estimates that to
water Jacob's 10 camels, Rebekah needed about 200 gallons of water,
requiring 40 trips to the well with a five-gallon jug. Such
specificity helps to put a face on the virtues extolled here and
offers readers a bit of insight into the Bible. Despite Maxwell's
overarching metaphor of a marathon, though, the book as a whole
feels more like a breathless sprint-intriguing points are raised
throughout, but these promising gems lack development.

书籍目录

Acknowledgments
A Cloud of Witnesses
Words of Encouragement from
Noah
　…for when you wonder if your life really counts
Esther
　…for when you are uncerthin about your purpose
Joseph
　…for when life isn't turning out the way you planned
Moses
　…for when you are fearful or reluctant
Rebekah
　…for when others ask 　…for your help
Abraham
　…for when you don't understand God's ways
Nehemiah
　…for when your problems overwhelm you
The Servant Girl
　…for when you think your ef　…forts are insignificant
David
　…for when others are trying to keep you down
Jonathan
　…for when you want to make a greater impact