Chris Tomlinson’s memoir Crave: Wanting So Much More of God tells of his desire and attempt to take seriously what it means to be a Christ-follower, living full-on for God even when that means doing something risky or conspicuous. Colorful metaphors, self-deprecating humor, and genuine expressions of personal transparency leave the reader feeling like Tomlinson is a member of their own church small group. The stories of his experiences will challenge and inspire any Christian desiring to grow in their faith.

Crave is a series of testimonies about how God has moved in Tomlinson’s life, revolving specifically around his desire for more than what is typically offered by American mainline Christendom. We watch him struggle to develop the habit of praying daily even after successfully developing the habit of flossing nightly mere weeks before. We follow him to a nearby outdoor mall where he and a few friends set up folding chairs and sit next to signs that say things like, “What is your prayer request?” and “Ask anything about God.” We experience his apprehension and anxiety as he internally debates whether to initiate a spiritual conversation with a young woman next to him on an airplane flight. Throughout his stories there is a strong sense of the conviction that has enveloped his heart and life, that God is not who he once thought He was.

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I’m proud to announce the winner of the “Crave” giveaway. Congratulations Scott, you’re the winner!

Here’s the comment Scott left:

I’ll answer the question by not answering it.

I don’t know that “crave” is an emotion that I’ve had towards school or anything else in life. The education portion of my life was just what I had to do at the time. It was never difficult, I always had an adequate amount of friends and it seemed fairly fun and enjoyable.

I guess I don’t desire things enough to “crave” them, as that seems like an emotion which requires disappointment if said goal isn’t reached. I try stuff, see what happens, and deal with it later when I fail. Rinse and repeat each day for new attempts and failings.

Thanks to everyone who entered! I’ll do another giveaway soon enough.

If you haven’t already, read my review of “Crave” by Chris Tomlinson (@christomlinson_).

This contest has ended. Thank you for your interest.

I recently read and wrote a book review for Crave by Chris Tomlinson. Harvest House gave me two copies of the book, one to review and one to give away to one of my blog readers. Here’s how to enter.

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Watch “Acoustic Meow” on YouTube

This is my friend Rob. You are witnessing the next big thing in pop music.

Here’s a fair representation of the type person with whom I choose to spend my free time. Such people invariably inspire my creative process. I find it ironic that if I inspire you, dear reader and viewer, with something I create somewhere down the line, you owe your thanks to moments like this one.

My friend Sam (@shelterwithfire) asked me if there was a way to remove Twitter’s new “Who to Follow” box found on the home page sidebar of the web interface. She remembered that I had once written about removing the Facebook “Reconnect” Box, another addition that not everyone cared to see each time they logged in, and figured I could show her how to do the same thing in this instance. It’s really easy. Let me walk you through it.

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