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Living Above the Level of Mediocrity: A Commitment to Excellence

by Charles R. Swindoll

Living Above the Level of Mediocrity is yet another fantastic title by Charles Swindoll. The gist of this book is the need for us to live above the level of just doing enough to get by. Among the many principles Swindoll covers are: 1. Encouragements for standing tall. 2. Problems with the world's system. 3. Be willing to minister to others out of the limelight. 4. Soaring takes effort and requires eliminating negativity. 5. Following Christ will cost us relationships, possessions, and personal goals/desires. 6. Characteristics of people who positively impact others. 7. Defining vision, determination, and dreaming. 8. Observations about conformity to other people's standards.

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?