Dream Big, Think Small: Living an Extraordinary Life One Day at a Time

by Jeff Manion

Overview

Dream Big, Think Small, by Jeff Manion, provides a roadmap for making a true and lasting difference in your life and the lives of others. With strong, inspiring stories and simple, practical steps, Manion shows readers what thinking small can do to impact the world for years to come.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780310328575
Publisher:	Zondervan
Publication date:	01/31/2017
Pages:	224
Sales rank:	760,071
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Jeff Manion (jeffmanion.org) is the senior pastor of Ada Bible Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he has served for over thirty years, and is the author of The Land Between and Satisfied. His great joy is digging deeply into Scripture and passionately teaching the story of the Bible in a clear and relevant way. Jeff enjoys running, cycling, and hiking. He and his wife, Chris, have three adult children.

Table of Contents

Introduction: The Myth of Overnight Success 9

How to Read This Book 13

Week 1 A Case for Steady Movement

Day 1 A New Kind of Hero 17

Day 2 Ant Power 22

Day 3 Mister Rogers 29

Day 4 The Mobile History Lesson 35

Day 5 The Twenty-Mile March 41

Week 2 Refilling an Empty Tank

Day 6 Quitting before the Finish Line 49

Day 7 Aid Stations 54

Day 8 The Art of Rest 59

Day 9 A Life-Giving Rhythm 64

Day 10 Recovery 72

Week 3 A Healthy Heart

Day 11 The Highlight Reel 83

Day 12 A Dialogue with Your Soul 89

Day 13 The Power of a Thankful Heart 94

Day 14 Remembering Who You Are 99

Day 15 You Can't Do It All 104

Week 4 Life-Giving Relationships

Day 16 The Gift of Long-Term Friends 113

Day 17 The Circle 118

Day 18 Samuel's Circuit 125

Day 19 Dinner. Bath. Bed 130

Day 20 How We Heal 137

Week 5 Stress Fractures

Day 21 The Finish Line 147

Day 22 The Foundation 152

Day 23 The Fall 157

Day 24 Avoiding a Fall 163

Day 25 Who Are You Fighting For? 169

Week 6 Revisiting Success

Day 26 The Tabitha Factor 177

Day 27 When Nobody's Watching 184

Day 28 The Big Event 189

Day 29 The Wall and the Weeds 196

Day 30 Goodness Grows Slowly 202

Conclusion: Narrow Your Focus and Begin 209

Acknowledgments 213

Notes 215

Editorial Reviews

Dream Big, Think Small is a refreshing back-to-the-heart look at a fruitful life. I personally was challenged, then encouraged through Jeff 's chewable lessons of how God hides miracles in the common places.

New Hope Oahu Dr. Wayne Cordeiro

Jeff drops the checkered flag and proves once again that the turtle wins.

bestselling author of I Like Giving and the founde Brad Formsma

My friend Jeff Manion reveals the truth about what it looks like to live a life of lasting significance. Jeff has lived a life of faithfulness, and I’m so grateful he has shared this journey with us in the pages of Dream Big, Think Small. Jeff gives us a beautiful vision for the joy that comes from living with intention.

author of Bread & Wine and Present Over Perfect Shauna Niequist

Jeff draws from a deep well of biblical wisdom and compelling illustrations in his latest book: Dream Big, Think Small. Most significantly to me, he is living what he is inviting us to experience. As I read, I was inspired to pursue an extraordinary life with Jesus one day at a time.

President at Generous Giving and author of Abundan Todd Harper

Dream Big, Think Small advocates for a new way of thinking, and I couldn’t love Jeff ’s approach more. His idea that big dreams are anchored in small life-giving habits has changed the way I think about achieving goals. With a storyteller’s flair and a knack for providing takeaways you can actually use, this book will surely inspire you to be faithful in the commonplace because that is where the magic happens.

President and CEO of MOPS International Mandy Arioto

In a world where success outpaces character and people become famous overnight, Dream Big, Think Small is a clarion call to the kingdom of consistency, an invitation to a life of faithfulness over the long haul. Read this, live this, and your life will become fruitful in every season.

Willow Creek Community Church Teaching Pastor and Steve Carter

The ideas in this book are both completely countercultural and utterly refreshing. We live in an era of ‘superhero’ stories, but Jeff 's book makes it clear: The real heroes are the humble, the consistent, and the everyday faithful. I love this book.

radio host and author of Unoffendable Brant Hansen

In a world where success outpaces character and people become famous overnight, Dream Big, Think Small is a clarion call to the kingdom of consistency, an invitation to a life of faithfulness over the long haul. Read this, live this, and your life will become fruitful in every season.

Willow Creek Community Church Teaching Pastor and —Steve Carter

Jeff draws from a deep well of biblical wisdom and compelling illustrations in his latest book: Dream Big, Think Small. Most significantly to me, he is living what he is inviting us to experience. As I read, I was inspired to pursue an extraordinary life with Jesus one day at a time.

President at Generous Giving and author of Abundan —Todd Harper

Jeff drops the checkered flag and proves once again that the turtle wins.

bestselling author of I Like Giving and the founde —Brad Formsma