Start Where You Are: How God Meets You in Your Mess, Loves You through It, and Leads You Out of It

How would you describe your walk with God? Fresh and passionate? Vibrant and full of life? Stagnant? Nonexistent? No matter where you are on your walk, that's exactly where God promises to meet you--even if it's messy.Sharing his own story of spiritual drifting, popular online pastor Rashawn Copeland encourages you to accept yourself as a glorious work in progress, a beloved child in whom God delights, a person on the brink of revival. Anchoring everything in Scripture, he shows you how to start your walk with God now, even in the midst of your mess. Even in the midst of addiction, doubt, depression, fear, and years spent running from God, he shows it is possible to- find God's love and acceptance - develop strong character- choose to rejoice- move out of your mess- see life through God's eyes- be a loving person in a hateful world- never settle for less than God's best- and moreThe change you long to see in the world starts in your own heart. Thankfully, that's exactly where God is waiting for you. Review This message hits much harder than Floyd Mayweather. I'm not kidding! Rashawn has impacted thousands with Gospel on my home island of Mindanao, Philippines. He shares in Start Where You Are that a life lived intimately with God may not be easiest. But it will always be a fuller, richer, and more exciting life not only now but in eternity.Manny Pacquiao, Fighter, Servant, Difference Maker"Rashawn has an amazing story. I hope you will grab this incredible book." - Greg Laurie, Pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship, Author, Founder of Harvest America"We don't have to impress, perform for, or prove ourselves to God and Rashawn Copeland's life tells that story well. With a huge heart and deep conviction, Start Where You Are is a simple, straightforward anthem about the love God has for all of us and Rashawn is a joyful guide pointing the way."--Emily P. Freeman, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Next Right Thing "Rashawn Copeland takes the reader on a personal journey to experience the love of the father -- a wonderful book for anyone searching for home."Eric Metaxas, New York Times bestselling author and host of the nationally syndicatedEric Metaxas Radio ShowCompelling, poetic, and inspiring, Rashawn Copeland's Start Where You Are encourages us to embrace the greatest need in human life -- a chance to start again, right where you are! I can't imagine someone picking up this book and regretting it. Rashawn is a passionate storyteller, sharing his painful, and broken moments with fearless vulnerability. There's no greater time to open this book, and allow it to open your heart to God's best for your life. Trent Shelton,Founder of Rehab Time,Author of the Greatest YouFor a guy who understands the feeling of being written off, Rashawn shares a fresh reminder on how Jesus says, "I want Him" no matter how messy he is. You may feel unworthy, useless, and upset this book will push you to refocus your life and energy back on the Source of Life, Jesus Christ. This isn't just a book. It's not. It's an invitation to God's best for your life. Start Where You Are and get excited about the outrageous role you can play in God's unfolding love story of grace and hope. Darryl Strawberry,NYT Bestselling Author,Evangelist, 4 Times World Series ChampReal, convicting , transparent. This book brings hope of a second chance, a clean slate, and divine appointments with a merciful God. Start Where You Are invites you to grow deeper in your relationship with God and grow in a truer understanding of His character. Rashawn writes with passion, vulnerability, and honest humor. The joy many see on Rashawn's face is depicted in his book and is a result of God's sweet mercies! Alena Pitts 13 Year old Actress from the Movie War Room, (Cousin of Priscilla Shirer)Start Where You Are is filled with fresh hope for anyone who feels stagnant in their spiritual journey. The transparency and vulnerability of this book is