At the beginning of 2009 Lynda Alsford was the parish evangelist at Christ Church Turnham Green in Chiswick, West London. But she was. . . Living a lie Preaching one thing. Believing another. Lost in broken dreams Her dreams in tatters around her feet. The prodigal evangelist An evangelist who had to evangelise herself. He never let go tells the story of an evangelist dealing with a crisis of faith. But it is ultimately the story of a loving heavenly Father, who never let His rebellious child go.
He Never Let Go
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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If you're suffering a crisis of faith, or know someone who is, read this book!
5 April 2012
By E. Ives
Format:Kindle Edition
This is a courageous telling of one woman's loss of faith - particularly courageous because she was an evangelist. (The first chapter had me with my heart in my mouth - what a ghastly position to be in!) But it's an autobiography that I think any Christian could identify with, and some really good lessons that many of us need to learn, if we haven't already. Grace versus works. Church versus God. Have we built our house on a foundation of sand or rock? Will our faith stand in a time of crisis? Do we believe things that actually the Bible doesn't say? Do we have to be 'really good and pure' before God will grant us the desires of our heart? And if God doesn't grant those desires, why might that be and what can we do about it? How much is our faith a 'slot machine' - "if I read my Bible every day and pray, and do lots of churchy things and good works, then and only then will God love me and grant the desires of my heart"?
This book got me thinking about aspects of my own beliefs that I've never questioned - and in my mind that has to be a good thing. Buy it, enjoy it and be challenged!
This book got me thinking about aspects of my own beliefs that I've never questioned - and in my mind that has to be a good thing. Buy it, enjoy it and be challenged!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By ramtopsrac
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
The book is not a work of literary genius, but is all the better for that!
It might at some points seem muddled as Lynda tries to reason out in her own mind why she should believe in the God she eventually acknowledges she misses, but this muddle has integrity with the state of her mind at the time. The story, which loops from crisis of faith, through her initial journey of faith, back to the crisis and onwards into the future, is a difficult one, painfully and honestly told.
Reading this book will give Christian's several challenges: it will help them admit and face their own doubts, remember times when perhaps they have condemned the doubts of others, and equip them with a tool to help themselves or others. For non-Christian's it will unpack some of the 'certainties' that those who have come to share that faith have had to grapple with, as well as some of the nuances of different views on baptism. For those who have believed, but lost sight of Christ, this book will provide the comfort of knowing you are not alone.
It is above all a story that should give everyone who reads it, hope.
It might at some points seem muddled as Lynda tries to reason out in her own mind why she should believe in the God she eventually acknowledges she misses, but this muddle has integrity with the state of her mind at the time. The story, which loops from crisis of faith, through her initial journey of faith, back to the crisis and onwards into the future, is a difficult one, painfully and honestly told.
Reading this book will give Christian's several challenges: it will help them admit and face their own doubts, remember times when perhaps they have condemned the doubts of others, and equip them with a tool to help themselves or others. For non-Christian's it will unpack some of the 'certainties' that those who have come to share that faith have had to grapple with, as well as some of the nuances of different views on baptism. For those who have believed, but lost sight of Christ, this book will provide the comfort of knowing you are not alone.
It is above all a story that should give everyone who reads it, hope.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By duopastorale
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I thoroughly enjoyed this; couldn't put it down in fact. As well as being a story of rediscovering faith, it is a book that points us to grace but doesn't shy away from the really difficult questions of doubt, faith and struggle. Lynda has written from a place of complete honesty about her unwanted singleness, her motives for serving in the church, and as a result she sets us free to look again at our own lives, ask the hard the hard questions, and ultimately to receive his grace and father love afresh. An excellent and potentially life changing book.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Hope springs eternal...
Good account of Christian Evangelist who lost her faith and turned to atheism before coming back to God again. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Orlando Larsson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Honest and Challenging
Lynda writes in an honest and down to earth style that is not often found in this genre of writing. There are no huge revelations - just her story, and that is what makes this... Read more
Published 1 month ago by CM
5.0 out of 5 stars
Thought provoking -
Heartwarming to remember that God never does let go and is always there for us even though we cant always see it at the time
Published 2 months ago by Sandra Llewelyn
4.0 out of 5 stars
he n ever let go
Linda who wrote the book is a friend of mine. I found it very easy reading and throughout the book it is evident that she really wanted to be a wife and mother but this alluded... Read more
Published 2 months ago by mrs s l smith
5.0 out of 5 stars
True story
I know the author and this is an honest account of her strugles and how she came through. It is a very good read.
Published 3 months ago by Matt
4.0 out of 5 stars
Wobbly bridge
I found this book an interesting read. Faith is sometimes a wobbly bridge and it was encouraging to read about one person's questions and uncertainties as she crosses it. Read more
Published 6 months ago by AG
5.0 out of 5 stars
Challenging & encouraging read
I know Lynda through Church Army so knew that this book was available through Amazon. When I bought my Kindle it was an obvious choice to purchase - I am so glad I did. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Elizabeth
5.0 out of 5 stars
Refreshing honesty
I was lucky enough to pick up a copy of this book when it was available for free as a promotional offer but I would happily have paid full price for it because Lynda's account of... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Sam Lenton
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful
Just read this in one day on my laptop.
It might not be the best written story ever but it comes from the heart. Read more
It might not be the best written story ever but it comes from the heart. Read more
Published 10 months ago by C. J. E. Brann
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hope for doubters, help for singles
To say that Lynda had a 'crisis of faith' is an understatement. "It's a lie. It's all a lie; don't believe a word of it. Read more
Published 10 months ago by T. Ross
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