Caleb Anderson - Favor with Kings: Gods Purpose, Your Passion, and the Process of Doing Great Things

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Insightful, humorous, authentic, and relevant, Caleb Anderson gives us a fresh look into an ancient biblical story. Read this book.

Mark Batterson, New York Times bestselling author of The Circle Maker and lead pastor of National Community Church

Dont miss out in the life-changing message of this book! Caleb Anderson has an uncanny knack for taking ancient wisdom and making it incredibly practical and relevant. In Favor with Kings , he kicks down the door of living an ordinary life to show us how to live and love in extraordinary ways.

Les Parrott, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts

Favor with Kings is a manifesto that beckons your deepest desires and provides a clear running lane for these God-given dreams to come to life. This journey is not for the faint of heart, but I can promise you that if youre willing to fight on, it will bring out the very best in you.

Steve Carter, teaching pastor at Willow Creek and author of This Invitational Life

Caleb Anderson is an important voice in this next generation, and Favor with Kings is an important book. Read it sooner rather than later.

Doug Fields, author, speaker, and consultant

Caleb Anderson writes Favor with Kings in a relevant and challenging way that draws in readers who want to grow and make the most of their lives.

Dennis Gilmore, CEO of First American Title

Ive been a huge fan of Caleb Anderson for about fifteen years now, and if you read this book or spend any time with him, youll see why! Calebs pursuit of Jesus has always been challenging to me, and Im a better man because of it. This book feels more like letters to anyone who wants to practically follow Jesus, and, oh, change the world ! Thanks, Caleb. Well done.

Tim Timmons, TimTimmonsMusic.com

Finally! A book that doesnt just inspire or motivate you to greater things, but one that explains how to make them a reality in your life. Caleb writes how he lives: authentically, passionately, and with great purpose!

Rusty George, lead pastor of Real Life Church and author of When You, Then God

Caleb Anderson clears the path and gives us clarity and biblical wisdom to reignite our inner passion toward becoming the person God wants us to be! Caleb is a gift to his generation!

Richard Watts, author of Fables of Fortune and Entitlemania

Caleb Anderson is a very gifted leader and writer. He teaches us that God can take our mess and turn it into a message to encourage others. In Favor with Kings , Caleb humbly demonstrates how God has given him a message of hope, restoration, leadership, and encouragement.

Chuck Scott, director of development initiatives at Young Life

This book will surprise you, inspire you, and help you see life differently. Calebs writing is quick and addictive. You cant stop. And as you go with him on the journey of this book, you will discover that he didnt write it for himself; he wrote it for you.

Hank Fortener, global ambassador for Mosaic and founder of AdoptTogether.org

Caleb Anderson is the real deal. His life has been shaped by Jesus in the most impactful ways. I have known Caleb through good times and bad and have seen him live out the message of Jesus. His writing is crisp, clear, and refreshing. This book will change you if you let it. Dont just read it; let it work on you. Let the truths settle in and do their work. Its my prayer that all who read this book will be as blessed as I have been by Calebs ministry.

Dean Curry, senior pastor of Life Center Tacoma

Humility and pain are part of the journey toward becoming the best version of you. So says Caleb Anderson in Favor with Kings . Filled with honesty and fresh insights, Caleb takes us back to the legacy of Nehemiah. This is an encouraging word from a gifted young leader. Read it carefully. It will be good for your soul.

Dr. Larry Anderson, senior pastor of North Bible Church

FAVOR WITH KINGS

Published by David C Cook

4050 Lee Vance View

Colorado Springs, CO 80918 U.S.A.

David C Cook U.K., Kingsway Communications

Eastbourne, East Sussex BN23 6NT, England

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The website addresses recommended throughout this book are offered as a resource to you. These websites are not intended in any way to be or imply an endorsement on the part of David C Cook, nor do we vouch for their content.

Bible credits are listed in the back of this book. The author has added italics to Scripture quotations for emphasis.

LCCN 2016941368

ISBN 978-1-4347-1041-3

eISBN 978-1-4347-1092-5

2016 LifeXperiments, LLC

Published in association with Christopher Ferebee, Attorney and Literary Agent, www.christopherferebee.com.

The Team: Tim Peterson, Keith Jones, Amy Konyndyk, Nick Lee, Jack Campbell, Susan Murdock

Cover Design: Jon Middel

Cover Photo: Shutterstock

First Edition 2016

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This book is dedicated to the people who helped it become a reality.

To:

Hilary, for your support, encouragement, and genius insights. Youre a brilliant communicator.

Kaycee, for committing your work life to helping me maximize mine. Youre a gift.

Beth, for blowing up barriers and helping me blaze trails. Youre impressive.

Kenton, for your leadership, example, and for allowing me to be me at Mariners Church. Youre a true mentor.

Chris, for believing in me and paving the way.

Tim and team, for your partnership in the publishing process.

The staff and volunteers of Mariners Church Huntington Beach, for joining me in stacking stones. Youre living a great story.

I am grateful.

Caleb