Rescued?  From what?  From whom is the question you are really needing to answer, with the reference being rather rhetorical!

Unlike those un-named individuals from Dave Harvey’s work space [all will be read-vealed], I will generally always read the Introduction of a new title, as it is can be a portent of things to come.  AnIntroduction can be like the forecast of a coming day, and while it can miss the mark, it does provide you with an idea of how things will turn out on the morrow.  A good Introduction is like the starter as the meal begins.  Not only does it taste and see that this is very good, but it leaves you wanting more, as your tastebuds gush for the main dish to enter the room [Keep Reading, and you will find out how and where to read this Introduction, and other bonus material].

And in Dave Harvey’s new title, Rescuing Ambition, we have, what looks like and reads like, an excellent title that will encourage transformation of the mind, as it simultaneously completes open heart surgery on the sinner-transforming-saint!

The reason why this is such an important subject is that, in the need to continue to stoke the fires of Godly ambition, we can very easily miss the mark, encouraging us to give up such an ambitious pursuits, thereby circumventing the vehicle that can fuel the engine to high speed pursuits after the glory of God in our given generation!

All of this is to say, I need to read this book, not only as someone who has been prone throughout his life to dream big, desire bigger, but also as someone who must live with present limitations that, like a weekly grocery budget, only allow for so much of your favourite treat!

Therefore, I am looking forward to reading this title in full!

To help encourage you in kind, the following details may be helpful.

Here is how this book is described on the website dedicated to this title…

What comes to mind when you think of ambition?

Many think of ambition as nothing more than the drive for personal honor or fame. As a result, ambition—the God-implanted drive to improve, produce, develop, and create—is neglected and well on its way to paralysis.

For some, dreams are numbed. For others, there are no dreams; life just happens. And for those who are dreaming, motives are often confused. One thing is certain: ambition needs help.

Dave Harvey is calling for a rescue. He wants to snatch ambition from the heap of failed motivations and put it to work for the glory of God. To understand our ambition, we must understand that we are on a quest for glory. And where we find glory determines the success of our quest.

Has your God-given ambition been starved and sedated for too long? Are you ambitious? It’s time to reach further and dream bigger for the glory of God.

To go to the source of this page, and to find more about the author… Go HERE!

Just in case you are wondering, if I am trustworthy, read what other are saying… from HERE!

“In Rescuing Ambition, Dave Harvey distinguishes ambition for the glory of God, which is good, from ambition for the glory of self, which is bad. But godly ambition doesn’t exist in a vacuum, so Harvey helps us see how it is intertwined with humility, contentment, faith, and above all, the gospel. Dave Harvey is both an experienced pastor and a gifted writer, so you will find this book not only profitable but also hard to put down.”  Jerry Bridges, author, The Pursuit of Holiness

“Thomas Watson said, ‘Selfish ambition is the mother of all schisms.’ But Dave Harvey shows us a better way in Rescuing Ambition. With wit and wisdom, Dave uncovers the truth in scripture to teach how God forms a gospel-driven ambition in us for use in his mission and for his glory.  I hope every leader in the church today will read Rescuing Ambition.”  Ed Stetzer, President, LifeWay Research

Dave Harvey thinks well, writes well, tells good stories and cites people of substance and insight. I have long appreciated Dave’s integrity, wisdom and perspective. Were I not afraid of feeding his ambition for greatness, or my ambition to write a memorable endorsement, I would add that Rescuing Ambition is biblical, honest, witty and sometimes amusing. I’m happy to recommend this fine book on an important and overlooked subject.  Randy Alcorn, author of If God is Good and Heaven

“Rescuing Ambition is a book for all of us who were created by God, who strive to excel. It applies to every Christian. Dave Harvey brilliantly and accessibly answers the question, ‘Can Christians be humble and ambitious at the same time?’ He explains why and how we can, always rooting his presentation in Scripture. This is a book that has needed to be written. You will not be disappointed.”  Jim Tebbe, Vice President of Missions; Director, Urbana Missions Conference, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship

“Whether you’re on Main Street or Wall Street this book has something to say to you. No author has done a better job of helping me understand my heart, my motives, and my Savior.  Harvey uses humor, Scripture, and real-life examples to help us balance our dreams and callings, while always reminding us that Jesus is the Christ.”  Josh Deckard, Former Assistant Press Secretary to President Bush

“I’ve always been a pretty ambitious person. I love thinking and dreaming about doing great things, about being a part of something great, something world-changing—and I’ve always felt guilty about this. I’ve wrestled with my motives and why I want to do great things. I suppose I’ll struggle with this tension for the rest of my fallen life, but, thanks to Dave Harvey, I now have a new tool to help me sort through these things in a gospel-drenched way.”  Tullian Tchividjian, Pastor, Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, Fort Lauderdale, Florida; author,Unfashionable: Making a Difference in the World by Being Different

“Ambition is war; a battle between the sin-driven pursuit of autonomy, self-sufficiency, and self-glory and a humble desire that everything you do would reflect the one thing that is excellent in every way, the glory of God. On every page, Harvey alerts us to this war and trains us to be good soldiers.”  Paul Tripp, President, Paul Tripp Ministries

“Dave writes to those of us who aren’t ambitious enough to read (much less comprehend) a thick theological treatise, but are interested enough to read the words of someone who understands that we are often content to watch others with ambition as they ride up mountains, compose great music, and attempt the unthinkable—like homeschool three kids. This is not a self-help book that doesn’t really help; it is a wake-up alarm to rouse the good gifts specifically placed within us by God for his own glory.”  Scott Thomas, Acts 29 Network Director

“I didn’t know that my ambition was defective and in need of rescuing until I read this book. Harvey writes with such compelling insight and clarity that you’re left thinking the lack of godly ambition ranks alongside pragmatism and theological flimsiness as ailments afflicting the church today. Yet, at root, this book isn’t about problem-hunting nearly as much as it is about the gospel, salvation, and embracing the ambitious agenda Jesus sets for our lives. Those who want to live with high and glorious purpose for the Savior must read this book. So do those who don’t, and those who never thought about what godly ambition really involves. Rescuing Ambition calls us to live large, bold lives by swiping as much glory for Jesus as possible.”  Thabiti Anyabwile, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church of Grand Cayman; author, The Faithful Preacher

“Dave Harvey teaches us that God wants ambition back in our understanding of godliness and spiritual health. As Christians, we are to be zealous for good works (Titus 2:13)—that is, ambitious for them. We are to be people who dream and do big things for the glory of God and the good of others. This is a critical book for the church today because it helps us recover the spirit of William Carey, who ambitiously said ‘Expect great things from God. Attempt great things for God.”  Matt Perman, Director of Strategy, Desiring God Ministries

“As the leader of an organization expressly dedicated to seeing the gospel deepen in our own lives as well as expand outward to the nations, I’m grateful for Dave Harvey’s recovery of the idea of ambition.  Dave’s book is a powerful, plainspoken, Scripture-saturated reminder that when the gospel is the center of our identity and security, we can be freed from the petty dreams and small-minded motivations that often hamstring ministry.  In the gospel, we find the freedom to be truly ambitious.”  Bob Osborne, Executive Director, World Harvest Mission

Dave Harvey has delivered a compelling case for developing Godward ambition in the lives of men and women alike. This insightful book carries a timely message in our ‘whatever’ culture: We all have ambition, but where it is aimed and how it is used is worth serious consideration. With self-effacing humor, Dave reveals how being wired for glory can either corrupt us or lead us to a divine agenda. Highly recommended!”  Carolyn McCulley, author of Radical Womanhood: Feminine Faith in a Feminist World

“Only an ambitious person would try to rescue ambition! Only an ambitious person would actually take the time to write a book on the topic. And only a humble person could accomplish the task! There is a vast difference between selfish ambition and godly ambition. If you want to know what sets them apart, read this book and discover the radical difference between self-glory and God’s glory.”  Tim Lane, Executive Director and Faculty, Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation

“Proud people will benefit from reading this book and learning to bend their ambition towards God’s will. Those who are falsely humble will benefit even more by growing the godly ambition to pursue Him with their whole life.”  Mike Anderson, Director of the Resurgence

Dave Harvey isn’t satisfied to live a mediocre life and he isn’t satisfied to see the followers of Jesus live that way either. In his down-to-earth style, Dave takes the concept of ambition from the “reject” pile of Christian vocabulary and reminds us that it is desirable, no, it is a gospel imperative to be ambitious for the right reasons and the right goals. In Rescuing Ambition Dave shows us how to transform our self-centered aspirations into something for God’s glory and our good. His arguments are not psycho-babble, either, but grounded in scripture, theologically sound, and intensely practical.  Tim Witmer, Professor of Practical Theology, Westminster Theological Seminary

You also have the opportunity to read certain book excerpts [Foreward by C. J. Mahaney, Introduction, and Chapter 8], listen to “Ambition” audio, and other audio from Dave Harvey, which you can find… HERE!

This title is not due for release until May 2010, but if you pre-order it NOW, you can be blessed with 35% off!  Instead of paying $14.99, you will ONLY pay $9.74

To make the most of this deal today, check out the following link… HERE!

If you are really interested in purchasing this title, wisdom would seem to encourage you to do it now, as over a third of the retail price is certainly reasonable!

Readeeming the Time

Jonny

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