Daniel Grothe - Chasing Wisdom: The Lifelong Pursuit of Living Well

Praise forChasing Wisdom

Some people write the book they aspire to live. Others live a book for years before they write it down. Daniel Grothe has been quietly living this book all his life, and I am so glad he has finally been persuaded to write it down. This book is fresh, countercultural, provocative, and urgent. I consider Daniel to be one of the truest pastors in America today, and this may well be one of his most important messages.

PETE GREIG, FOUNDER, 24/7 PRAYER; LEAD PASTOR, EMMAUS RD CHURCH; BESTSELLING AUTHOR, RED MOON RISING, GOD ON MUTE, AND DIRTY GLORY

For Daniel Grothe, this book is more than a life message; it is a passion embedded deep in his bones. A poet with his prose and a pastor who understands the care of souls, Daniel is the perfect guide in the critical quest for wisdom in our age. Let his stories and lessons learned be the medicine you so desperately need and the model for pursuing a sage.

GLENN PACKIAM, ASSOCIATE SENIOR PASTOR, NEW LIFE CHURCH; AUTHOR, SECONDHAND JESUS, DISCOVER THE MYSTERY OF FAITH, AND LUCKY

As long as Ive known Daniel Grothe, the driving force behind his life has been a desire for faithfulness, to walk the long road as best he can while taking as many of us with him as possible. His words will bring calm and correction. I firmly believe this message will save lives.

JON EGAN, LEADER, DESPERATION BAND; EXECUTIVE WORSHIP PASTOR, NEW LIFE CHURCH

I have had the privilege of sitting under the teaching and instruction of Daniel Grothe for years. He is a leader not only in the pulpit, but also in his community and home. Daniel is a man of his word and of the Word. He is one of the most powerful communicators of our generation. A book from Daniel is long overdue. I will read anything he writes.

ESTHER FLEECE, INTERNATIONAL SPEAKER; FOUNDER AND CEO, L&L CONSULTING; AUTHOR, NO MORE FAKING FINE

Daniel Grothe has a story we all need to hear. His life reflects an uncommon commitment to relationships that is both inspiring and challenging. This treatise will stir our imaginations and awaken us to a new love for the generations who have blazed the trails where we now walk.

BRADY BOYD, SENIOR PASTOR, NEW LIFE CHURCH; SPEAKER; COHOST, THE ESSENTIAL CHURCH PODCAST; AUTHOR, ADDICTED TO BUSY

Daniels book reflects the heart of a pastor who has faced some of the most difficult pastoral issues imaginable. He combines the desire for wisdom and a depth of love for people in a way that makes this book a compelling read.

KEN COSTA, BANKER; PHILANTHROPIST; DEAN OF LEADERSHIP, COLLEGE LONDON; CHAIRMAN, ALPHA INTERNATIONAL; AUTHOR, GOD AT WORK AND STRANGE KINGDOM

Ive studied mentoring for years in my 30-year corporate career, and as a pastors wife, speaker, and author. Daniel Grothe taps into what Ive found to be a silver bullet of sorts, that of pursuing a chemistry with someone you want to do life with and stopping at nothing to make it happen. He tells us how and why this practice leads to a life more abundant. I started taking notes from the first few pages and will use this book as a resource for years to come.

LYNETTE LEWIS, AUTHOR, CLIMBING THE LADDER IN STILETTOS; WOMENS PASTOR, EVERY NATION NYC

Throughout the Scriptures, we see the key role mentors and sages play in shaping the lives of men and women. Sadly, many in the church find our growth stunted, because we have not opened ourselves to this kind of formational relationship. Im so grateful Daniel Grothe has laid out a fresh vision and an urgent need for us to search out and sit at the feet of wise guides. We need this book for the long-term health of our individual lives and local churches.

RICH VILLODAS, SPEAKER; WRITER; LEAD PASTOR, NEW LIFE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, BROOKLYN, NY

Chasing Wisdom is the book Daniel Grothe was born to write. His life is an ongoing testament to what happens when we refuse our societys idolatry of adolescence and embrace the kind of wisdom that can only come from those who have walked the path of faithfulness ahead of us. Buy this book. Savor it. And strive to live its message.

ANDREW ARNDT, TEACHING PASTOR, NEW LIFE CHURCH; SPEAKER; COHOST, THE ESSENTIAL CHURCH PODCAST

In a world that idolizes heroes and high-profile celebrities, this book recognizes the need for people completely different: those who travel with us, full of truth and wisdom learned through long years of quiet faithfulness and obedience. Call them what you willsage, confidante, trusted friend. Daniel shares powerfully his recognition of the need for such a person in his life. In following his journey, you cannot help but be prompted to address the question, Who is the sage in my life?

TIM HUGHES, PASTOR, GAS STREET CHURCH, BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND; WORLD-RENOWNED SONGWRITER, HERE I AM TO WORSHIP, SPIRIT BREAK OUT, AND BEAUTIFUL ONE

There arent many people under the age of sixty I would trust to talk about wisdom and sages. Daniel Grothe is one of the very few. Ive had the privilege to record albums, lead worship, and hang out with Daniel, and he is exemplary, fun, and wise in all his interactions. He is wise beyond his years. Im inspired by the way he follows Christ in his marriage, his family, and his ministry. Read this book over and over to build a solid foundation of wisdom in your own life.

PAUL BALOCHE, WORSHIP LEADER; SONGWRITER, OPEN THE EYES OF MY HEART, HOSANNA, YOUR NAME, OUR GOD SAVES, AND TODAY IS THE DAY

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