Book Review: Signs, Wonders and a Baptish Preacher

The Title and Subtitle give a very good look into what this book is about..   Signs and Wonders and how Jesus flipped Baptist Preacher, Chad Norris's World upside down.   In his own words, he said " So my  point in  this book is this:  I simply want  to explore whether or not it is possible to operate on this planet in the way that Jesus commanded His disciples to operate."

 He shares honestly and openly; the ups and downs he has gone through.   He doesn't has all the answers and is quick to say so; also sharing that many of the things he experienced were way out of his comfort zone and made him uncomfortable because as he says, He's a baptist to the bone. His search for more of Jesus caused him to reach past that and ask the uncomfortable questions.  Even some of the titles and sub-titles he used grab your attention.  One of my favorite?  "Believe or Follow"?   Simple but powerful statements that cause you to think & even identify with some of the very same questions he asked.
Here's just a few questions put in my own words:

• If I'm a disciple of Jesus, then why aren't I  doing what the disciples of the Early Church did?
• Because Jesus doesn't change, then doesn't he expect me to do the very same things his disciples did then? 
• It can be strange and uncomfortable when you obey Jesus, but  isn't it worth it?
• Am I just believing on Jesus or am I following Jesus and his ways? 
• Why aren't the blind being healed, when I pray?
• When was the last time I was part of the dead being raised to life?  
• Do I really believe that when I have seen Jesus in scripture I have also seen Father God who loves me?
• What does "normal" look like to a Christian who truly loves God and wants to walk closer with him?  
• Why does it seem that our main focus is getting to Heaven; like its the ONLY thing?
• Why aren't we praying more about the Kingdom of God coming to earth; His will being done here? 
• Are we limiting what we allow God to do through us?  

I really, really liked this book and found it refreshing.  I found his approach humble, engaging and simple.  When I say, simple its not an insult; its when things are presented by Chad, the simple statements go deep like an arrow hitting its target.  Direct but with a lot of mercy.   I liked his ability to come at things in a different way but its easy to understand and process.  I have to admit that some of those questions are still rattling around in my head.  I believe that is high praise to the writer!!



I received this book free from the Chosen publisher through the Bethany House Publishers book review program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are wholly and completely my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 : "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."