Radically Living, Quietly Dying: Breaking the Cycle of Shame

$16.95

By Mike Chong Perkinson

Mike Chong Perkinson’s new book, Radically Living, Quietly Dying, is an odyssey from lostness to homecoming. Follow the mile markers he leaves because it’s a journey many take. But like a seasoned combat leader, Mike identifies the land mines and setbacks, and then he skillfully leads you homeward to the arms of a waiting Father who calls you by name. Take that journey. You will never be the same.

Dr. Wayne Cordeiro
Author / Pastor of New Hope Church and College
Oregon & Hawaii

There are pastors, leaders, and people in our congregations and in our communities who stay in the darkness of what haunts them in the basement of their minds. They are unable to forgive or accept forgiveness, whether they are the victim or the victimizer. Many choose to stay in the pain and say they would rather take that experience to the grave with them. Pastor Mike has opened the door of his heart for us to walk with him through this book for the healing and deliverance of our souls.

Kenny Martin
Bishop of the Free Methodist Church USA
Author of Capturing Destiny: How to Seize the Treasure Within

In many ways, you are about to read the real-life journey of someone who has walked through Psalm 23 a few times. Pastor Mike was willing to not only go through his dark valley, but what you have in your hand is a loving guide to help you navigate yours. Whether the pain described in this book is likened to yours or you are in a place to help others through their trauma, you have been given a gift and a guide in this book. When you read this book, you will realize you are loved and not alone. And this is a book every pastor, leader, family, and friend should have. Thanks, Pastor Mike, for giving us a safe space to share, be accepted, be seen, and be helped.

Rev. Dr. Fraser Venter
Strategic Catalyst for Love-Driven Justice, Free Methodist Church USA

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2 reviews for Radically Living, Quietly Dying: Breaking the Cycle of Shame

  1. Robert L Marshall Jr, DMIN

    To anyone who has ever felt that you were suffering alone, you’re not enough, or that you’re tired of hiding your invisible pain behind a forced smile, then Mike Chong Perkinson’s book “Radically Living, Quietly Dying” will be of tremendous value to you. Perkinson’s raw and honest exploration of the human condition is a beacon of hope for those navigating the complexities of life.

    With a courage that is both inspiring and humbling, Perkinson invites readers into the depths of his soul. His unflinching transparency about his own struggles creates a safe space for others to confront their hidden pain. By sharing his experiences with such vulnerability, he demonstrates that it is possible to heal and thrive, even in the darkest of times.

    Perkinson’s ability to articulate the silent struggles of so many is a testament to his deep understanding of the human heart. “Radically Living, Quietly Dying” is more than just a book; it is a lifeline extended to those who feel lost and alone.

  2. Rev. Don Rogers

    Pastor Mike Chong Perkinson has done a courageous thing in sharing his journey from brokenness to a pathway of wholeness and healing in such detail and authenticity.  I found myself wiping tears at times and wanting to step into the story myself and try to help him as he struggled with lies from an enemy – but in the process, I discovered a mirror to see my own life journey and gauntlet of debilitating lies. The book talks a lot about the fears we face from the inside out. What they sound like, and how they can potentially shape our days and then the future. While reading, you cannot help but appreciate Mike’s honesty and marvel at the countless ways God begins to reshape his perspective and turn despair and a false self into hope and greater authenticity. I know Mike and Teresa personally and just have to say that he and his wife are the real deal – caring as the day is long – and on a determined mission to bring the healing power of God and life-changing lessons learned to as many as will listen. 
    Thank you, Mike, for allowing us the privilege to hear your story and understand what it looks like to have a tenacious pursuit of sincere love and authentic ministry. So many pages profoundly impacted my life, and your insights and convictions have provided me a platform to live a better, hope-filled life! I celebrate and embrace what you say toward the end of the book, “…I now see myself as a beautiful and magnificent work of art as are you! I see myself with His eyes, which have helped me see others as He sees them, and this, my friend, has changed the world for me.”

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