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Live No Lies

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I love all the things John Mark Comer has written. He always has such truth to share, and I've always learned so much from him. He writes in a way that truly captures your attention, which is hard to do with me reading non-fiction. I looked forward to reading what he had to say, and I'm so glad I did. I would highly recommend this book!

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Such a thought provoking book. Love JMC's style of writing and how he holds us accountable for paying attention to what is going on in our lives, how we are being influenced and where we should look for guidance. I know I'll need and want to re-read this.

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Fantastic book from beginning to end! It’s definitely one that I’ll be reading or listening to again so I can take notes the second time around. Thankful for John Mark Comer’s wisdom.

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In "Live No Lies," John Mark Comer takes us on a profound journey into the spiritual battleground that exists within each of us. This is not a war against foreign powers or futuristic AI overlords, but a deeply personal battle against the lies that infiltrate our very being.

Comer's insight is clear: it's not just about telling lies; it's about living them, allowing them to infiltrate our minds and bodies, wreaking havoc on our emotional and spiritual well-being. These deceptive ideas are not only woven into our culture but are also deeply embedded in our own memories. They distort our understanding of God, ourselves, and the true essence of the good life.

Drawing from the ancient wisdom of Jesus' apprentices, Comer translates the concept of the three enemies of the soul - the devil, the flesh, and the world - into a modern context. He navigates the skepticism of our generation towards the devil, the confusing stance of our age on indulgence, and our struggle to grasp the New Testament's idea of the world.

In this thought-provoking and practical book, Comer seamlessly blends cultural analysis with spiritual guidance. He shines a spotlight on the role lies play in our spiritual deterioration and presents a strategic plan to conquer them.

If you've ever felt the inner conflict between truth and deception, spirit and flesh, the Way of Jesus and the ways of the world, "Live No Lies" is a must-read. Comer reminds us that it's time to stop surrendering to these lies and start winning the battle for our souls. This book is an essential guide for anyone seeking to live a life of authenticity and spiritual freedom.

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I really liked this one! It was a compelling read and I didn't feel pulled out of the book. I wanted to keep reading.

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I loved reading Live No Lies so much that I purchased the book to continue digesting all that John Mark Comer elaborates on here. The wisdom he shares has been helpful in my battle against anxiety and depression. Highly recommended.

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This book was exactly what I expected from John Mark: eye opening and challenging. Slightly more abstract than past two works, this is no less revealing. I appreciate his willingness to fluctuate between abstract, deep thought and providing practical applications to points raised.

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Do you believe there is a spiritual battle? John Mark Comer does and he clearly identifies our enemy as Satan. He balances biblical theology with current events and trends and speaks truth into our contemporary and confused culture. He is an astute observer of people and trends and a brilliant voice for today. Live No Lies tackles the deceptive ideas that surround us and the way these mingle with our desires that have become normal in our society. JMC uses the biblical lens of the world, the flesh, and the devil to demolish the faulty ideas we embrace and live. He calls out the elephant in the room and then he offers hope to identify, to fight, and to defeat these deceptions. I expect this book will turn out to be the best book I read in 2021.

I was provided with a digital copy of the book for my honest review.

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An incredibly thoughtful, theologically rich, and challenging book. John Mark Comer speaks boldly on the truth of the battle of the flesh and Spirit. This is a book I will be returning to again and again.

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This is one of the best books I have ever read in my entire life. I love the way that John Mark weaves biblical truth in with secular opinion to emphasize the broken human condition and the hope of the Gospel and the saving work of God in our lives. This is one of the most easy to read and yet deep, encouraging, and practical books about fighting the flesh, enemy, and world that I've ever read and I highly encourage all believers to read.

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So many great challenges to those who want to make a difference in this world. Comer quotes so many authors, which made me keep a list of new books to read! Writing from his world view in Portland, Comer is able to exhort the reader to rethink what and why they believe. He includes so many references and has action steps to take. You cannot read this one without it challenging your thinking on social issues, politics, heaven, religion, and so much more. Full of scripture and a reminder to me of what I had forgotten or chosen not to live on from Scripture. This is such a perfect book for NOW! This is a great book for any believer to read today! I noticed on Amazon this morning 9/28, there were only 3 copies available. This is a keeper and will be a classic for showing how this generation of believers changed the political and social landscape today and influenced the masses for Christ!

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John Mark continues to be a steady voice of wisdom in my life! This book was both encouraging and challenging. One I will want to read over again and again.

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JOhn Mark Cromer has an innate ability to curate and simplify complex content. I was astounded to see that there were hundreds of footnotes in this book! And yet, he was able to synthesize that information into an approachable style. He made what could easily be a dense and collegiate topic one that is easily accessible and applicable to people’s lives today.

The book does read as “mini sermons” in the chapters. I love Cromer’s sermons, so this was not a problem for me. The thesis is sound, the content is applicable, and the writing is good. I would recommend this book to others.

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John Mark Comer has written another poignant book for our cultural moment. Bringing clarity to the 3 enemies of the soul: the world, the flesh and the devil. I appreciate that instead of just railing against the enemies and letting us know they exist. Comer advances the idea that spiritual practices are how we do battle with the enemies of the soul.

This is a book for our time and will be a must have for your book shelf that is taken out often and dog eared, highlighted and tattered. It is a spiritual warfare book for our time.

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I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Comer describes how contemporary Christians are in a battle that has not changed since the start of Christianity. Modern Christians may shy away from the battle and war language used against the flesh,world, and devil but Comer describes it in a way that is clear and appropriate. This is a great soul searching book to explore how contemporary Christians can be more active and alert in their faith.

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Live No Lies
A well-written book about telling the truth and why we need to do so. Often, we hear lies that sound so much like the truth, that we accept them as truth.

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Fantastic book and very relevant for all Christians! In it, John Mark Comer looks at the temptations that come into our lives from the world, the flesh and the devil. He explores the devil's tactics in each of these areas, provides helpful examples of what these look like in real life today, and offers suggestions of practices to help us stand against the enemy.
It is an excellent book - very thought-provoking, but easy to read and very practical.

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I am a big fan of John Mark Comer as a speaker. This book was well researched and on topic for today's world. Unfortunately, it was too wordy and even though I love research and new information, I found myself just wanting to get through some of the chapters. I believe the topic was great and inspiring to live. It needed to be said in fewer words and with a few less studies.

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This is secretly a book on fighting demons, and I love John Mark for writing this book in such an approachable way for those of us unsure about how evil plays a role in our lives and how to battle it. I highly recommend this book for anyone who struggles with intrusive thoughts—not because they’re of the devil, but because the tools John Mark gives in this book are excellent ways to destroy thought patterns that are destructive to flourishing!

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This book was extremely helpful and had so much good content. Comer has a very conversational tone or if you watch or listen to any of his material, you will find his writing tone to be very similar. The ideas given regarding the world, the flesh, and the devil are on point. He is also very practical and gives guidance for all. It is also very well researched and you get a whole list of next reads from all of the footnotes. I recommend for anyone looking to take steps forward in understanding and growth.

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