If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat
by John Ortberg
If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat by John Ortberg holds a highly rated rating of 4.13 out of 5, based on 12.6K reader ratings. First published in 2001. The book spans 224 pages.
About If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat
Winner of the 2002 Christianity Today Book Award!You’re One Step Away from the Adventure of Your LifeDeep within you lies the same faith and longing that sent Peter walking across the wind-swept Sea of Galilee toward Jesus.In what ways is the Lord telling you, as he did Peter, "Come"?John Ortberg invites you to consider the incredible potential that awaits you outside your comfort zone. Out on the risky waters of faith, Jesus is waiting to meet you in ways that will change you forever, deepening your character and your trust in God. The experience is terrifying. It’s thrilling beyond belief. It’s everything you’d expect of someone worthy to be called Lord.The choice is yours to know him as only a water-walker can, aligning yourself with God’s purpose for your life in the process. There’s just one requirement: If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | John Ortberg |
| Published | 2001 |
| Pages | 224 |
| Genres | Christian, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Self-Help |
| Average Rating | 4.13 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 12,608 |
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If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat is categorized as Christian, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality. Its primary genre classification is Philosophy.
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Based on 12.6K reader ratings, If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat has an average score of 4.13 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
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If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat has 224 pages.
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If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat was written by John Ortberg. It was first published in 2001.
What is the ISBN for If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat?
The ISBN-13 for If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat is 9780310228640.0.
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