The Good News of Our Limits: Find Greater Peace, Joy, and Effectiveness through God’s Gift of Inadequacy Paperback – February 8, 2022

Thank you for allowing me early access to this book, Sean! As the title claims, I did find greater peace after reading about my human limitations. The Good News of Our Limits includes charming anecdotes of Sean's life, clear succinct messages about our human limitations, and a lot of scripture references. Sean uses the perfect example of Jesus to remind Christians that while we are human, we are NOT Jesus.I found the chapter about relationships the most helpful. This passage in particular really stuck out to me, "One of the main challenges of friendship is that our commitment level changes over time. Someone who was once a close friend might now be a distant friend. I have learned to let go of trying to maintain my commitment level to my friends. I used to feel guilty about this. Now I feel that letting go of friendships is a confession of faith. I recognize that God made me incapable of maintaining deep friendships with everyone forever." This resonates with me as I've basically been in school my entire life, and have made really close friendships along the way, but have had to let a lot of them fade as we all move on to different stages of life after school.Sean also discusses how we are limited in our capacity to absorb information. Another quote I found very powerful, "If we don't preselect the sources of information we want to let form us, they will be preselected for us." Ain't that the truth, algorithms?!5 stars for really clear and helpful explanations of the trinity, practical ways to manage friendships, vulnerability from Sean, an abundance of scripture, and tons of helpful quotes and passages that I will now have forever on my kindle! :)Also! This gem: "humans have more in common with a head of lettuce than with God." Amen.

I loved this book by Dr. McGever! It is an easy read but very helpful, engaging, convicting, and encouraging. I especially loved the chapter on our limited capacity for information--it really caused me to think through and change some things in my life. 10/10 would recommend. :)

In The Good News of Our Limits, McGever works from a theological core - God is creator and we are creature. This theological truth is the source of practical insights that follow . Recognizing that we are finite liberates us from trying to do God’s job.The book has three core ‘limit’ areas where practical advice is offered. The first area has to do with goal setting - teaching us to set goals related to being faithful (what we can do) vs outcome (God’s part). The second has to do with recognizing limits with our ever shifting friend circles. The third addresses limits related to the age we live in where we need technology to work for us - not the other way around.This book is not just about limits. Even though we are creatures, we are united to our limitless creator who does beyond what we can ask or imagine. Not only are we united to Christ, we are also united to a body of believers - the church.Throughout the book there’s a ‘between the lines’ primer on Trinitarian theology that’s practical and accessible. In addition to the theology aspect, there are plenty of scriptural insights. The books message is expressed through enjoyable story telling and a kaleidoscope of cultural references.

The Good News of Our Limits by Sean McGever is a message about human limitation and how it connects to who God has shaped us to be.This book came to me at a perfect time in my life to guide me through my struggles of feeling inadequate. It taught me about my physical and mental limits, focusing on the present where God has placed me, and how I cannot know everything information-wise, even regarding the Bible. Additionally, it reminded me of how easy it is to believe you are a failure in today’s world when you don’t consider these things. God created us with these limits. As humans, we can sometimes perceive them to be cruel, but we must recognize that they are beneficial to understanding the people that we are meant to be and provide us with tranquility during the trials of our lives.This book has guided me in reframing my thoughts on my chronic self-doubt and unrealistic view of myself. I recommend it to everyone who wants to navigate their Christian identity and grow spiritually through an uncommon expression of worship.

A lot of gold nuggets worth mining for in this one!

Perhaps McGever’s greatest gift in “The Good News of our Limits” is taking concepts you have been aware of for years and showing how to apply them intentionally to your life in the highest leverage areas of application.Adult friendships have been in the popular press for a few years now, and McGever shares unique insight culled from social science about how to intentionally invest in these relationships. No surprise from a YoungLife veteran who has developed relationships with thousands of people.Make no mistake, however, the book is based in and supported by Biblical scripture. Christians will find guidance grounded in their deepest, most eternal values.

This book summarized much of my early life as a Christian.Being committed to more than was humanly possible led me to suck at everything and thrive at nothing.Sean's describes how we aren't supposed to be able to do as much as our culture tells us.Theologically, I enjoyed this book as it melts down the core principals of my personal beliefs.When is the last time you read a book that encouraged you to assess and do less?I'll be recommending this book to young men & women that have my same tendencies.Thank you for writing this Sean!

McGever presents a message that we all need to be reminded of regularly. It is not the message we receive from the world… “move faster”, “do better”, “do more in less time”, etc. While the world says all these things are true and possible, McGever points out that God’s plan is different. We are limited by design and that is a not only ok, but a gift.

This was such a great read! The book was thoughtful & relational and was an easy read. Sean uses relational stories to highlight his points throughout the book. I highly recommend that any reader pick up this book and go on a journey with Sean about respecting our limits & boundaries. It is an encouraging read that puts things into perspective and helps focus on what is important.

Sean writes some excellent, modern-day points about capacity using his own personal experience to help relate and show the realities of our limits! Great read.