A Passionate Commitment

Crawford Loritts writes with the urgency of a pastor who genuinely believes the stakes are high — this 1996 Moody Publishers book is a direct challenge to Christians who have grown spiritually comfortable or purposeless. Endorsed by Josh McDowell and introduced by Campus Crusade founder Bill Bright, it calls readers to examine their priorities and live with intentional commitment to Christ, backing every appeal with Scripture and real-life illustration. The tone is more confrontational than comforting, which is exactly the point. That same quality is the honest caveat: readers looking for gentle encouragement may find the challenge-oriented approach intense. And the audience is narrowly defined — this is written for Christians already within the faith who need a jolt, not for seekers or those exploring faith for the first time. Within that audience, it is a substantive and well-regarded call to discipleship.