Dream Small
The Secret Power of the Ordinary Christian Life
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Publisher Description
Finding contentment in Christ and pursuing the dreams he has for you.
We are all looking for significance and meaning in our lives. The world tells us that this comes from dreaming big, achieving personal success, and making a big impact. But the Bible says that self-worth is found in knowing our Creator, and contentment is found in discovering his purpose for our lives.
This book reminds us that when we know Jesus, we are free from the world’s definition of success. We can listen to God’s word and direct our dreams towards the things that he says matter most, even if they are small and unimpressive in the world’s eyes.
Celebrate the dreams God has for us: serving others, investing in individuals, and living faithfully. Although these things seem small, their impact will be bigger, and their rewards will be better, than anything we could dream for ourselves.
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In this vague manual, blogger Lewis (The Notorious Adventures of Nutt the Nefarious) contends that small actions can have big effects when serving God. The author emphasizes "the big, lasting value of things the world considers small, like a close relationship with God," and encourages readers to renounce earthly concerns about status. Quoting Paul's exhortation to "make it your ambition to lead a quiet life," Lewis suggests that pursuing such "big dreams" as wealth, fame, and power lead one astray from God's intentions and result in disappointment. He shares stories of people in his life who have found contentment by "dreaming small," such as his grandfather, a Sears, Roebuck manager who weathered the decline of the retailer by placing his worth in his faith rather than his job. The author shares small ways readers can prioritize God: "A home with regular dinners and clean clothes can be a tangible, repetitive expression of God's care and provision for his children." However, it's difficult to tell what some of the advice would mean in practice, such as the recommendation that readers "stop trying to be the author of your own story." Additionally, the extended discussions likening humans to "specks of dust" in God's cosmic drama grow tiresome. Good intentions don't quite rescue this.
