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About the Book

Book Title: From Comfort Zone to Trust Zone

Author Name: Cecil Taylor

Genre: Christian Living

Release Date: January 6, 2024

The innate human longing for comfort is undeniable. However, Jesus challenges us to step beyond the boundaries of our comfort zones and venture into the profound realm of faith, aptly described as trust zones by Cecil Taylor. These are the spaces where we dare to take risks in service of Christ’s Kingdom. In this enlightening exploration of the Bible, Cecil Taylor delves into 12 narratives of Jesus encouraging individuals to forsake their comfort zones in favor of trust zones. Through insightful interpretation, he unveils the valuable lessons these stories impart for contemporary followers of Jesus.

Book Excerpt

Relinquishing Certainty, Embracing Uncertainty

I remember teaching a class of 30-somethings years ago and asking them, “What is the hardest thing about following Christ?”

The number one answer: “Giving up control.”

When we answer Jesus’ call, when we go all-in for Christ, we still want control of our lives. We can mentally assent to God’s ways and decisions being better than ours, but in practice, we can fight God constantly for control of our lives.

When we perceive we have control, then we feel like we have achieved certainty. In reality, that is a foolish thought. It only takes the turning of one day of the calendar to discover that life is much more fragile and uncertain than we think it is.

The Rich Man’s Disappointment

Jesus encountered an earnest man who wanted to know more about eternal life and how to qualify. There are three versions of this story in the Synoptic gospels; I’ve chosen the one in Mark 10: 17-22.

As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. “Good teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

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Excerpt One: http://kid-lit.library-lady.blog/epic-book-launch-and-excerpt-from-comfort-zone-to-trust-zone/Excerpt Two: https://www.amoderndayfairytale.net/2024/04/from-comfort-zone-to-trust-zone-epic.html
Excerpt Three: https://blossomsandblessings.blogspot.com/2024/04/from-comfort-zone-to-trust-zone-by.html
Excerpt Four: https://storiesbygina.com/2024/04/26/from-comfort-zone-to-trust-zone-epic-book-launch-with-celebrate-lit-publicity/
Excerpt Five: http://www.simpleharvestreads.com/posts/from-comfort-zone-to-trust-zone-epic-book-launch/
Excerpt Six: https://www.artistwriterandstudentohmy.com/posts/from-comfort-zone-to-trust-zone-epic-book-launch/
Excerpt Seven: https://www.fictionbooklover.com/posts/from-comfort-zone-to-trust-zone-epic-book-launch/

About the Author – Cecil Taylor

With more than 30 years’ experience as an adult Sunday School teacher and as many in youth ministry, Cecil Taylor has impacted lives in local churches throughout his adult life. He founded Cecil Taylor Ministries to broaden that impact, teaching Christians to live a 7-day practical faith through books, video studies, and speaking engagements. His ministry is cross-denominational, focused on the common struggle Christians face in putting their faith into practice and applying scripture and faith principles to life situations.

From Comfort Zone to Trust Zone has won the 2024 Living Water Award (nonfiction, third place) from the Blue Lake Christian Writer’s Conference. This is the fourth award that Cecil has been presented across his three books.