MIRROR BALL
By MATT REDMAN
ISBN 978-0-78140578-2
Published by David C. Cook
Reviewed by Clint Walker
There are many books around about worship. Many of them are technical or theoretical. Or worse, the books choose to argue about styles of worship and why one is better than the other. Matt Redman’s book is different. In MIRROR BALL, Redman attempts to write a book about worship for the everyday person that will train their hearts to live lives of praise of the God of the Bible. I think he is reasonably successful.
Redman’s book has a fairly simple structure. He urges his readers to discover a passion for God, to take time to see Him for who he is, to submit ourselves to his power in our lives and his will for our lives, and then gratefully serve the Lord in appreciation and love for all of the things he is and all of the things he has done for us. Of course, the book is much more compelling than this simple, clinical outline. But you get the point…..
The book has several appealing aspects to it. It is a very quick read. Throughout the text, there are several illustrations from history, and from the author’s own experiences that taught him what it means to be a worshipper. The stories are easily understood and compelling. There were several good quotes spread throughout MIRROR BALL as well, which I enjoyed because I love collecting quotes. This book also has a generous, well-prepared study guide to help its readers go deeper in what it means to have a life of worship.
This would be a great book to study worship, either on one’s own, or in a small group. I think it would be an excellent study for a worship team in a local church as well.
*Thanks to David C. Cook and Amazon vine for this complimentary copy provided in exchange for an honest review.
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