Daniel Fusco - Upward, Inward, Outward: Love God, Love Yourself, Love Others

One of the brutally hard lessons I had to learn as a young pastor was this: For Americans aged forty and under, the spiritual disciplines are pretty much gone. And in the digital agewhen multinational corporations such as Apple, Google, and Facebook are spending billions of dollars to make distraction and addiction the new normalwe desperately need to reawaken these ancient practices. After all, the way of Jesus is just thata way of life. Im thrilled to see Daniel, my fellow Pacific Northwest pastor, writing about these very practices. I deeply believe they are key to the future of the church.

JOHN MARK COMER

Pastor for teaching and vision at Bridgetown Church and author of God Has a Name

A life committed to loving God, loving self, and loving othersupward, inward, outwardis an art. Daniel Fusco is a winsome and pastoral guide on this journey, which will leave you insanely hopeful.

ROBERT GELINAS

Lead pastor of Colorado Community Church

I always appreciate the unique way in which Daniel nuances the basic truth about life. He tackles difficult issues with grace and simplicity and helps us all look more intently at Jesus.

JEREMY CAMP

Songwriter and recording artist

Author, pastor, and musician Daniel Fusco writes like the jazz musician he isand you cant help but be drawn into the dynamic rhythm and sway of his words about life with the King of kings. Fusco takes you on an energetic and fun journey through the greatest commandment, inviting you to connect intimately with God and with others and encouraging all of us to lead lives of passion and legacyall to the glory of our creative and wonderful Jesus.

AUBREY SAMPSON

Author of Overcomer: Breaking Down the Walls of Shame and Rebuilding Your Soul

Ever since I first met Daniel, I have been blessed by his commitment to Scripture, his passion for the lost, and his dedication to the church. He is a gifted teacher, an engaging communicator, and a humble follower of Jesus who wants nothing more than to see others thrive in their own walks with God. Im excited to see how God uses this book to inspire, challenge, and motivate others to live into their fullest potential in Christ.

LUIS PALAU

World evangelist and author of Out of the Desert... Into the Life God Fully Intended

This is a grace-filled, gospel-focused, joy-inducing book that will deepen your walk with Jesus. Im grateful for Daniels work and inspiring passion.

DR. PHILIP NATION

Pastor and author of Habits for Our Holiness

In his newest book, Upward, Inward, Outward, Daniel Fusco takes us beyond the theory of loving God and others and into the practical reality of what it means to do so daily. I encourage you to let him guide you through three of the most important things were called to do: love God, love ourselves, and love others. Youll be glad you did.

LARRY OSBORNE

Pastor of North Coast Church and author of Sticky Teams

With the same finesse, expertise, and splash of funk he famously exhibits on the bass guitar, Pastor Daniel Fusco has composed a virtual discipleship jam session in Upward, Inward, Outward. Its simple, rich, and foundationalnot unlike the gospel it explains.

JESSIE MINASSIAN

Blogger at LifeLoveandGod.com and author of Unashamed and Family

This book is important. Its beautifully written because Daniel writes about whats important to Jesuslove. As you read this book, you will become more loving toward God, yourself, and others.

DERWIN L. GRAY

Pastor of Transformation Church and author of Limitless Life: You Are More Than Your Past When God Holds Your Future

Our identity drives our activity, and when we know who God is and who he says we are, it changes everything. In this book Pastor Daniel Fusco does a phenomenal job helping us learn the art of loving God, loving ourselves, and loving people through different lenses such as worship, fasting, and community.

LEVI LUSKO

Pastor of Fresh Life Church and author of Through the Eyes of a Lion

Its not enough to just know the right thingsGod wants to help us walk in what we know. Daniel Fusco shares spiritual truths in ways we can all respond to, understand, and grasp. He does it again in this new book, sharing some of the most important ways we can follow Jesus.

MATT BROWN

Evangelist, author, and founder of Think Eternity

Daniel has written a book that is dripping with truth, love, and audacity. This is a book everyone needs to read over and over again.

JARRID WILSON

Pastor and author of Love Is Oxygen

This book will revolutionize your thinking and help revive every area of your life. Daniels authenticity takes us on a journey toward living the life God intended for youupward, inward, outwardwhich will give you the inspiration to strengthen your relationship with Jesus regardless of where you are in your faith walk.

TIM TIMBERLAKE

Author of Abandon and pastor of Christian Faith Center

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