Have you ever read something and just knew you had to get it into the hands of everyone you know? That is exactly how we feel about Lisa Whittle’s book “Put Your Warrior Boots On, Walking Jesus Strong Once and for All”.
Warrior Boots is the second book we’ve read by Lisa. We call her Lisa like she’s one of our BFFs because we’re pretty sure if we actually met her she would be. Here’s what we love about Lisa’s books: she is relentless about pointing out how important it is for us to study, know, and believe the Bible–for ourselves. She reminds us that when we study, know, and believe God’s Word, our lives will be changed and the way we live and interact with people every day will be impacted.
Now, here’s a little warning in case you are easily offended by straight talk. Lisa does not tip-toe around issues. Oftentimes her points are not soft words of encouragement we can curl up with by a fire to ponder. Usually, they are words of exciting conviction that spur us into action. Warrior Boots covers God-ish lives, spiritual weakness, commitment, standards, accountability, and love. That’s just in the first two chapters! We nod our heads so often as we read it’s a wonder we don’t have neck troubles. The highlights in our books are blinding. Listen, we love this book so much we are starting a Podcast just so we can discuss it more!
Warrior Boots was published in 2017 and yet its message is both timeLESS and timeLY. She notes in the introduction, “As I write this book, even now, hard things in this world keep happening, and sometimes I feel like I can’t write fast enough to help us through. But then I remember that God being God hasn’t changed. He is the Savior, for now, for then, forever. And so I write with urgency and the great understanding that God runs this thing…”
She goes on to say, “…there’s a difference with being burdened and being hysterical. This is not a book born of hysteria; it is a manual born of urgency. Those are two very different things. Hysteria says to panic. Urgency says to prepare.”
“This book offers an alternative to living insecure, panicked, and scared, rather than accepting it as the norm.
This is a book of straight talk and strategy, since we are desperate to know the how-to pieces in our everyday.
This book reminds us of our spiritual power in Christ and defines the importance of making declarations over our lives as a means of taking hold of that power promised to us.
This is a book of absolutes that lead to joy, peace, hope, and clarity to help de-complicate our lives.”
And because this book is based on her study and belief of the bible, and because this book continually points us back to the bible as our compass, it does what she says it does.
You can read Warrior Boots on your own, with a friend, or in a group. Lisa offers free 15-minute video teachings that accompany each chapter on her website and has included a study guide as well (all for the low, low price of $10.79!)
As much as we wish we knew Lisa personally, we don’t. She doesn’t know us and she certainly doesn’t owe us anything. She has no idea we are promoting her book like a black-market Rolex-salesman. So when we tell you we think this book is so great we’re going to give away 4 copies over on our Instagram page you’ll know the only thing we’re getting out of it is MORE PEOPLE TO TALK TO about the amen-truths written in this book. Be sure to head to the post today (Wednesday the 9th) and enter to win.
And we really aren’t kidding about starting a podcast. If there is something we have in abundance it’s opinions about all manner of things and we are happy to have a place to share them! We’ve begun the process, and a process it is! We will let you know on our blog and on our Instagram account when our first episode is ready to go live!
This book has motivated us to get into better shape spiritually and we think you will come away feeling energized and empowered after reading it. We hope you’ll pick up a copy and dive in. We’d love to know what you’re reading and what’s impacting you right now. Share in the comments–we’re always looking to add to our bookshelves.
XOXO,
Shan and Doe