Why are God’s blessings not enough?

Women who love Jesus often struggle with the endless pursuit of things they think will make them happy. Power, possessions, pleasure, Prosecco, Pilates. You get the gist. Margaret Jen Burke noticed that her life was becoming too entangled and that she was losing touch with the Creator. Dying to Live tells her story and helps women better prepare for what matters in eternity.

She will make you laugh, speak to your reality, and challenge your faith so you are brave enough to

• seek and (re)find a relationship with Jesus so intimate, intense, and soul quenching that it shifts your permanent perspective from earthly to eternal.
• fully enjoy God’s wild and wonderful blessings, regardless of your original expectations.
• grow out of a comfortable, one-dimensional life so you can posture yourself well for his return.
• run your race (without the fear of being asked if your leggings are from Lululemon).

As followers of Jesus, it’s our job to prepare for his return carefully and completely. It’s our purpose here and truly the only thing that matters this side of eternity.

Margaret Jen Burke is a military wife, boy mom, and Christian, nonfiction writer. She lives in Pensacola, Florida, with her husband, son, and a chocolate lab named Piper. You can connect with Margaret on Instagram @margaretjenburke or by visiting her website, www.margaretjenburke.com.

“The uncomfortable goodness of this book challenged my cozy relationship with the American Dream and inspired me to realign my desires with the call to ‘seek first the kingdom of God.’”
—Pastor Rick Hazelip, author of The Knot

“Margaret’s conversational yet poignant words will grip your heart from page one and won’t let go. Each chapter contains new insights on common biblical principles that speak to—and convict—your soul. If you’re looking for another book on how to keep a nice home, raise godly children, or be a better spouse, you won’t find it here. What you will find, though, is a call to urgently become the tangible examples of Jesus the world is crying out for.”

—Michelle S. Lazurek, multigenre award-winning author of An Invitation to the Table and Righteous and Lost

“As I read Margaret’s book, Dying to Live, I was drawn back to a pure, simple, holy, and eager anticipation to stand face-to-face with my Lord and Saviour and hear, ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant.’ Through her word pictures and real-life examples, I was challenged to examine my heart to test whether my waters (and commitment) ran shallow or deep. Margaret writes with deep conviction and humility on what I feel is a subject the Church needs to be reminded of in this hour—Jesus is coming soon, so we must live ready. This book is full of rich insight and will challenge you, even dare you, to look at your life with a fresh perspective and will draw you into a deeper walk with God than you’ve ever had before.” 

—Toni Lagaras, pastor at the River Church, blogger and host of the Tea with Toni podcast

ISBN 9781684260638

Pages 160

Dimensions (inches) 5.5 x 8.25

Weight (pounds) .5