Strong and Weak
by Andy Crouch | Book Summary
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Author: Andy Crouch
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Andy Crouch, in Strong and Weak, proposes that to flourish, we must live with the tension of being both strong and weak. We must love others and expose ourselves to risk in a way that allows even the most vulnerable of this world to succeed. The Bible often shows this interplay of strong and weak. If we want to interact with others in a way that pleases God and live the truly abundant life, we must be both strong and weak. |
Andy Crouch has been an important part of the evangelical world for the past decade. He currently is the partner for theology and culture with the group Praxis, which focuses on redemptive entrepreneurial work. He also serves on the boards of Fuller Theological Seminary and the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities.
He previously served as executive editor of Christianity Today for five years. He has had several articles published in publications such as the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Time. Crouch also served in collegiate ministry for ten years through InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at Harvard University.
His educational background includes studying classics at Cornell University, and graduating summa cum laude from Boston University School of Theology. He is also a classically trained musician and plays a variety of music styles.
He is the author of several other books, including The Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place and Culture Making. Crouch continues to build on the compelling vision of faith, culture, and the image of God in his writings.
Strong and Weak
by Andy Crouch
[ Book Summary ]
| Author | Andy Crouch |
| Publisher | Intervarsity Press |
| Date | 2016 |
| Pages | 192 |
Overview:
Often there are two major temptations that take us away from truly living the flourishing life that God calls His followers to. The first one is power-grabbing: attempting to attain power by any means possible, often running over others in the process. The other temptation is withdrawing to a safe and comfortable place to avoid conflict.
Andy Crouch, in Strong and Weak, proposes that to flourish, we must live with the tension of being both strong and weak. We must love others and expose ourselves to risk in a way that allows even the most vulnerable of this world to succeed.
The Bible often shows this interplay of strong and weak. If we want to interact with others in a way that pleases God and live the truly abundant life, we must be both strong and weak.
Andy Crouch has been an important part of the evangelical world for the past decade. He currently is the partner for theology and culture with the group Praxis, which focuses on redemptive entrepreneurial work. He also serves on the boards of Fuller Theological Seminary and the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities.
He previously served as executive editor of Christianity Today for five years. He has had several articles published in publications such as the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Time. Crouch also served in collegiate ministry for ten years through InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at Harvard University.
His educational background includes studying classics at Cornell University, and graduating summa cum laude from Boston University School of Theology. He is also a classically trained musician and plays a variety of music styles.
He is the author of several other books, including The Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place and Culture Making. Crouch continues to build on the compelling vision of faith, culture, and the image of God in his writings.