Out of Their Faces and into Their Shoes: How to Understand Spiritually Lost People and Give Them Directions to God Book

John Kramer embarks upon what he coins "lostology." It is defined as the study of the lost. The book is delivered in four parts:

1. I have always been taught that everyone that wanders is not lost. Some people have been so hurt by the church or church member that they simply withdraw. The author hypothesized that most lost people are miserable and for some reason, they enjoy this dilemma. They may not enjoy the abundance that is their by our Savior's death, burial and resurrection, but I don't think "wandering and wondering" is embraced wholeheartedly by anyone,

2. Here, he writes about how they feel when they admit their lost. He also openly encourages parishioners to open their eyes and not only pay attention, but recognize when lost souls are encountered. He also states when lost souls enter into the sanctuary, from the pulpit to the sanctuary, everyone should be in the ready position.

3. Kramp introduces the concept of evangelism. Evangelism should always be a PRIORITY! He wrote about the many excuses that are given as not to evangelize. The Bible is clear...go out to the byways, seek and return and

4. Here is where the rubber meets the road. With scripture, a love for the lost, and a true servant's heart, he seeks to witness to the lost. He writes in such a way that talks about staying the course as well as seed time and harvest.

Throughout the book he gives great illustrations and reminds us of the beautiful undertakings of Jesus when it came to the lost. It definitely revealed that I can and should be on fire with evangelism. There should never be a time when others and myself aren't boldly speaking of how "The Almighty " never rested and never rest on our accord. And, just like with us, the author reminded us that witnessing and evangelism is not a one and done effort. It takes serious commitment and serious follow up. If we are still a work in progress and need to daily repent and ask for forgiveness.....shouldn't we understand and accept that it would be the same with the lost? Question: when we know to do better...shouldn't we...then why don't we?

Note: I loved the concept and premise of the book...not the author's view that the lost loves their lot....or where they are at this pint in their life. I am just dumb enough to believe that sometimes actions, activities and the wrongdoing of others can have a big impact on us all,,,,,and can sometimes lead, even a Saint that's girded up, down the wrong path until they come to themselves.