Star for Jesus (And Other Jobs I Quit)

Rediscovering the Grace that Sets Us Free

De: Kimberly Stuart, Bob Goff - introduction

Narrado por: Kimberly Stuart, Bob Goff

From an author and podcaster, an "invaluable and hilarious" memoir-in-essays about learning to understand that we can’t earn God’s love no matter how hard we try, and learning to accept the grace that is freely given (Jennifer Dukes Lee).

Growing up, Kimberly Stuart got really good at strapping on her spiritual tap shoes and trying to be a star for Jesus. She could sing all the songs, ace the sword drills, and knew all the right theology. From earning creepy Jesus paperweights in her church’s faux Girl Scout program to trying to calm an actual storm on the Mediterranean, she was doing her best . . . and still found herself longing for something more. She didn’t mean to completely ignore the most beautiful tenets of her faith—the unwavering grace and tenacious love of God—but she did. Which, of course, was the problem. Her best was lackluster, and God wasn’t looking for a star performer anyway.

​Star for Jesus (And Other Jobs I Quit), is an invitation for readers to spot unvarnished, amazing grace when they see it. With her trademark wit and transparency, Stuart brings readers through moments that teach us to cling to the fierce love of God instead of the flimsier versions we find elsewhere. With unflinching honesty and relatable humor, Stuart encourages readers to take another look at unrelenting grace, and why this moment in history is the perfect time to extend no-strings-attached grace to an emotionally bedraggled, wary world.

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"For anyone seeking solace from the exhausting cycle of proving their worth, Star for Jesus is an invaluable and hilarious companion, pointing you to the transformative power of embracing God's unconditional love and grace."—Jennifer Dukes Lee, author of Growing Slow and Stuff I’d Only Tell God

"Warm, witty, and infinitely relatable, the stories on these pages invite us to stop striving and start accepting the unforced rhythms of grace that God so graciously offers us. Kimberly Stuart is a natural-born storyteller who has given us a gem of a book to guide us toward glimmers of grace in our messy, real lives."—Kayla Craig, author of Every Season Sacred and To Light Their Way; creator of Liturgies for Parents

"Kim Stuart is one of the most delightful humans we know—buoyant but deep, hilarious but tender—and that same spirit flows through these pages. This book is a personal but universal guide to releasing the tidy and simplistic life of faith we thought we should live in order to receive a messier, grace-filled, transcendent life of faith that actually is."—Katherine and Jay Wolf, co-authors of Hope Heals and Suffer Strong

"Star for Jesus (And Other Jobs I Quit) is a great book, beautifully written by an author who isn’t afraid to dig a little deeper to discover a life that matters. Through the telling of thoughtful, nostalgic and very funny stories we are reminded that the secret to living a life full of meaning is found in the Giver of endless grace."—Maria Goff, wife, mother, grandmother and author of Love Lives Here

"This book is a powerful shot of grace for the common human being, the only kind of human being there is."—Sean Dietrich, also known as Sean of South and author of Kinfolk

"You won't leave this book the same way you opened it, you will leave more in awe of God, and you can find the wild relief of the good news that no one ever asked you to be a star for Jesus."—Jess Connolly, author of Breaking Free from Body Shame and Tired of Being Tired

As funny as she is wise

Kimberly Stuart is as great a narrator as she is a writer. Her words are funny and wise but her delivery is even better. She takes us through her very Christian upbringing examining all the ways it was as hilarious as it was earnest to land at a place today of amazing grace. If you are a person of faith, you will love her take on so many things but mostly by the end of this you will want her to keep writing. I can’t think of another faith writer who has her sense of humor mixed with reflection and love. And we can all use a good laugh with a good word.

Hilarious and uplifting

This is one of my favorite books I’ve listened to in years. A Must read

Made me laugh

The stories I connected with were hilarious!
My particular favorite was the description of how her and her husband started dating and the whole tigger sweatshirt thing. I’m an Iowa born Texan myself but can still appreciate the midwestern jabs LOL.

I understand that women buy about 80% of paper books (the percentage for audio books I know not) so she probably nailed her demographic but as a 23 year old male college student there was limited points of connection for me and thus the 4 stars so take it with a grain of salt.

If Bob Goff writes the forward for a book it’s probably worth taking a look at. 🤙🏼

I listen to the writing room often so happy to support by buying the book. Thanks for the laugh and keep being you! :)

AMAZING GRACE!

A refreshing and humorous perspective on one of our greatest needs. Her authenticity and love for people shines through every chapter and I can’t recommend it any more highly.

49 yrs and here I am...

This is the first book that I have completed from Kimberly Stuart. I am honored to have read it and I feel lucky that my first reading (listening) was this one.
Kimberly has the most beautiful way with words. I laughed, I cried, I reflected, I had Ah-hah moments and through the last two chapters and even the credits(ur credits made me cry),and open heart, in tears, have accepted God's grace.
I have claimed to be a Christian since I was 13. I was saved at a Bible summer camp. Pastor Ron Lewis sang a pentecostal version of Its Because of You and delivered a powerful sermon about never being alone. I grew up in a lower middle class home with one alcoholic parent and always felt alone. It was the perfect sermon, at the perfect time. Now FF>> to now, turning 50 this year, I have been working on my relationships and leaning into my faith. I have always said "if only I was more graceful and understood how to give grace life would be so much easier" I always thought of myself as the Tasmanian devil in a specialty glass store (like the one at the end of the Sweet Home Alabama movie). I have never understood grace. and until today I realized I've never been open to receiving it either.
My biggest takeaway is when she states independance is not the way of Jesus.
I started crying. I have always thought of myself as honorable even noble for being independent and boasting how I can do so many things alone.
turns out Kim taught me in this book that God's favorite currency is those who admit poverty. God moves when we acknowledge the need of him.
49 years...and here I am. dedicating my days going forward to accepting God's grace, acknowledging I need him and pouring grace on others. It's gonna take practice and me holding his hand under his umbrella of love to get the giving grace part down, but I am excited for the opportunity to live my life going forward with new perspective.
Thank U Kim! what a true treasure, this book! 💜💜💜💜🌞🌞🌞🌞 thank you for being obediant to write it! I KNOW this will change others lives as it has mine.

also I love listening to the authors read their books ESPECIALLY when they read with such entertaining appeal! Kim reads phenomenally!

Stars for Kimberly

Loved this Audible. It felt like sitting with a friend. You did a fantastic job Kimberly.

A must read!!!

Kim is a masterful storyteller!! Her natural wit combined with true wisdom of Jesus’ love makes this a beautiful mix of truth mixed with grace! Amazingly read by her, you’ll laugh and cry in the same minute! An awesome gift to non believers as well!

Fantastic listen

Such a good book, full of laughter and tears! Will definitely listen to again! Kim is so fun to listen to!

Funny, heartwarming, relatable, genuine; perfectly composed and read by the author. God’s grace shines through!

Honest and refreshing!

Enjoy this breezy (yet deep) tour of grace's contours. This utterly accessible book will encourage and inspire you to embrace authentic grace.