Sick of Me is a book written to teach us more about a theological term we should all know… sanctification. Whitney lays out the reason and definition for sanctification and the role we play in this ongoing process. She lovingly addresses a troubling trend in many Christian books being published recently. Many books published under “christian nonfiction” tend to focus on self and bad theology. We have to have a right focus and stay in God’s word to grow in Christ. She uses scripture to show us how complete surrender to Christ’s will is truly the way to build a relationship with Him and to become more like Him each day.

The role of sanctification is to set us apart from the world. We are not to look like the world. We are to seek to look more like Christ each day. Whitney does a beautiful job of showing us that living like Christ may not be easy but in the end it brings us real joy in a way the world never could. She shares with us the “why” and then takes a few chapters to lay out the “how” in chapters 6 through 10. Chapter 11 wraps it all up for us to show us that transformation is not only possible but is the best plan for our lives!

What I loved about the book…

The book was loaded with truth and scripture! Whitney really does a beautiful job of defining and giving examples along the way. She uses examples from her own walk with Christ as a fellow sojourner and really stresses that the journey is the most important part of this process. Obedience to God is key! She is honest and open about some of her own struggles but ultimately focuses on God’s glory. Her theology is solid!

What I didn’t love…

I often think that this kind of nonfiction book on spiritual concepts should “stand the test of time” so to speak. I ask the question… If I were to pick this book up 30 years from now would it all still make sense? Whitney tends to… as many contemporary writers do, use more trendy or pop culture references that I am afraid won’t make any sense over the long haul. The basic concepts of sanctification are solid but over time parts of this book will lose some clarity due to a few of the illustrations and little phrases or references she chose. She references some television and music that is trendy. She is chatty and in places sounds more like she is writing a catchy blog post.. These are all things that are popular now but probably won’t be 30 years from now. I see this trend in many books written for Christian women today. I think authors need to think about their words more in light of “standing the test of time.” God’s word and theological truths are timeless. Books in this genre should be, too. It was not repulsive… just something that caught my attention as I read.

I recommend this book to those who want more from their walk with Christ. Discover a life that brings glory to God and joy in the face of everything the world throws at you. Many churches and so called “spiritual teachers” are getting it wrong but this book got it right in so many ways. I would definitely give this book 4 out of 5 stars.

Learn more about Whitney Capps and her book and ministry here. This book was sent to me free of charge by BH Publishing. I was not required to read or review it but it was totally worth my time. 🙂