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.
(Review written for 'Dream Small')
Dream Small really puts life in perspective. It helps us to focus on what is truly important for God's Kingdom.
(Review written for 'Dream Small')
I got my copy from your mother. She gave one to all of us in our small family medicine office. Read it in two short session. I perfect book to reorient my older life. Thanks Seth!
(Review written for 'Dream Small')
This one wasn’t what I expected it would be—and that’s not a bad thing. I read Ordinary by Michael Horton back in 2021 and was thinking that it would be similar. I thought that Seth Lewis would make a case for why the ordinary Christian life was better when compared with extraordinary and he did—just not in the way that I was thinking he would.
Lewis targets the reader who seems to place greater value on worldly definitions of success, ...significance, and happiness. He argues that as followers of Christ, we are defined by the work of One who is much greater than any worldly measure could ever be and because of that, our success, significance, and happiness are found in Jesus.
I loved that he did a thorough explanation of the Fall and the gospel. I loved that Jesus was front and center in this book—the foundation of our dreams. And I loved that the small dreams that Lewis advocated for weren’t necessarily prohibitions against big dreams—they were reminders for us to check our motives and keep our sights on Christ and His kingdom.
I really enjoyed this book!! Because of its explanation of the Fall and the gospel, I think it would make a great evangelistic tool or an amazing read for a new believer. I also think that those who’ve followed Christ for a long time could use the fresh reminder that this book provides. Highly recommend!
