Sidestepped: What the Enemy Doesn't Want You to Know That Can Change Your Life

by Matt Dalbey

Overview

#1 BESTSELLER - DEBUTED AS #1 AMAZON HOT NEW RELEASE

"A rousing guide for Christians facing spiritual challenges."-Publishers Weekly

Do you struggle with discouragement, fear, or unwanted thoughts but don't know why? Maybe you feel disconnected from God. You've read books and attended church services, yet lasting change in your life remains out of reach. There's a nagging feeling you're missing something, but you're not sure what it is. What if what you need most is being sidestepped by those who will only tell you what you want to hear?

In Sidestepped: What the Enemy Doesn't Want You to Know That Can Change Your Life, #1 bestselling author and public speaker Matt Dalbey unwraps fresh insights about how you can:

• Crush discouragement and find encouragement when you need it most.
• Conquer fear and live the life God intends for you.
• Counter the enemy and win the war hiding in your mind.
• Connect with Jesus and experience His love like never before.

Sadly, what Jesus indicted the 1st-century pastors for has become the status quo in the 21st-century Church: "Then He said, 'You skillfully sidestep God's law in order to hold on to your own tradition'"(Mark 7:9 NLT). It's time to talk about what has been sidestepped for far too long. It's time to be in the know about the same life-changing strategies Jesus employed every day.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798985836509
Publisher:	Seek Press, LLC
Publication date:	09/20/2022
Series:	Sidestepped , #1
Pages:	196
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.42(d)

About the Author

Matt Dalbey is a #1 bestselling Christian author, public speaker, entrepreneur, husband, and father. He wrote the bestseller 'Sidestepped: What the Enemy Doesn't Want You to Know That Can Change Your Life', which debuted as a #1 Amazon Hot New Release. Based on biblical reality, Matt's writing embodies a unique relatability, courage, and timeliness for our generation. From pastoring and teaching to leading home groups, discipleship, and community outreach, he has periodically served in various ministry capacities since 1999. Matt and his wife have three children and live in the Pacific Northwest. Visit www.seekpress.us to sign up for specials, be the first to hear about upcoming book releases, and invite Matt to speak to your church or at an event. Follow Matt @mattdalbeyauthor on Facebook and YouTube.

Editorial Reviews

02/13/2023

“Without adequate preparation, defeat is inevitable” writes Dalbey in this heartfelt debut, the first in his series of books aimed at helping Christians understand and fight spiritual battles. Drawing from biblical stories and verses, and his own experiences “identify and overcom covert strategies of the enemy,” Dalbey highlights several key strategies for Christians struggling with fear and discouragement, particularly for those who have faced failure despite their best efforts. Above all, he urges readers to nurture their dependence on Jesus while developing courage, asserting that “nothing will activate and empower us more than an abiding awareness of the Father’s love and grace for us.”

For Christian readers experiencing defeat in their daily battles, Dalbey’s upbeat writing will be an immediate comfort— and inspiration: “We can cower in fear. Or we can be strong and courageous.” He contends that many churches teach followers to ignore “demonic attacks,” what he terms “the Fallacy of Demonic Immunity,” and argues that a better method for spiritual success can be found in prayer, drawing closer to God, and loving others. He also advises readers to look at spiritual warfare as a team sport, with a focus on forgiveness and encouragement as secrets to successful living. In fact, Dalbey argues that daily encouragement is a necessity, warning readers to avoid living “oblivious to the discouraged souls hiding in plain sight all around us.”

Readers who prefer step by step instructions may find Dalbey’s more theoretical approach vague at times, but this will resonate with those seeking broad principles that can be applied to a variety of situations. He uses illustrations from the Bible to drive the guidance home, including references to disciples Peter and John’s battles with fear and their eventual transformation into courageous trailblazers. Ultimately, he endorses taking the initiative to develop an intimate relationship with Jesus before expecting success, writing that “doing nothing won’t change anything.”

Takeaway: A rousing guide for Christians facing spiritual challenges.

Great for fans of: Louie Giglio’s Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table, John Ramirez’s Armed and Dangerous.

Production grades Cover: C Design and typography: A Illustrations: N/A Editing: A- Marketing copy: A

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