Across the board, the judges who read and evaluated it commended Anizor for putting his finger on a problem that routinely flies under the radar, even as it sinks so many of God’s people into a spiritual quagmire. It’s a worthy choice for CT’s Book of the Year. In Overcoming Apathy: Gospel Hope for Those Who Struggle to Care, Anizor appeals to lukewarm believers, not with an accusing glare or a motivational speaker’s bullhorn, but with the compassion of someone who has fought this battle himself. They know they’re supposed to love God, study Scripture, and pursue a life of holiness, but they can’t escape the clutches of spiritual indifference. Something similar plays out in the lives of many Christians, according to Uche Anizor, a professor at Biola University’s Talbot School of Theology. I know what I need to do, but for some reason I can’t summon the willpower to do it. But instead of resolving to get up and get cracking, I linger in bed, nearly paralyzed by the weight of responsibility. A low rumble of dread builds as I ponder all the chores, errands, or work tasks that need completing. When my alarm buzzes on the morning of an especially busy day, I often respond with a strange lack of urgency.
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