Neighbor, Love Yourself - by Bryan Crum (Paperback)

About the Book

"God loves us, but do we love ourselves? Having listened to hundreds of life stories, Bryan realized too many people carry regret. Neighbor, Love Yourself launches an internal expedition to unearth a value inside ourselves that most of us have never come anywhere close to experiencing"--

Book Synopsis

God loves us, but do we love ourselves? Having listened to hundreds of life stories, Bryan Crum realized too many people carry regret. With a foreword by New York Times bestselling author Bob Goff, Neighbor, Love Yourself reminds us all that we are worthy.

"This book, a guide to self-love, is filled with wisdom, humor, and invaluable insights that will empower you to live life with newfound confidence and authenticity."--Mark Batterson, author of The Circle Maker

God gave us divinely sophisticated tools, so we could live the powerful life he intended. The problem is most of us don't know they exist . . . or how to use them. The result is an inner worth we aren't aware of and a life unknowingly lived at half capacity.

Neighbor, Love Yourself launches an internal expedition to uncover the hidden features installed within us bearing our Maker's fingerprints. Though we've forgotten how to use these custom parts, they still work. They're not rusty, just dusty.

Bryan Crum spent a decade as a hospice chaplain. His time at the bedside of dying people gave him a front-row view into how God designed us. He discovered that most people felt they never reached their full potential. Their longings and regrets led to incredible insights about what's most often missed--the power of love.

Filled with memorable stories and timeless takeaways, Neighbor, Love Yourself reveals how understanding our inner value changes the way we live on the outside. Before we can truly love our neighbors--or anyone else--we must learn to love ourselves as God intended.

If you've doubted your design, felt unfulfilled, or are unaware of the divine features inside you, this book is like finding a lost owner's manual to your inner workings--one that invites you to take joy in your pricelessness instead of wondering about your worth.

Review Quotes

"Crum uncovers the Maker's fingerprints on our inner selves, reminding us that our self-worth is not lost, just waiting to be dusted off. This book, a guide to self-love, is filled with wisdom, humor, and invaluable insights that will empower you to live life with newfound confidence and authenticity."--Mark Batterson, New York Times bestselling author of The Circle Maker

"I started reading Neighbor, Love Yourself because the author asked me to; I finished reading it because I couldn't put it down. As one who has lost so many I love, I found that this book puts words to the truths I want to live out before forever begins."--Rachel Wojo, author of One More Step and Pure Joy

"Crum has done a great job of outlining applicable, hands-on ideas for how we can use our God-breathed wiring to improve our lives and the lives of others. He has deep reservoirs of wisdom, but he also tells a great story. One of his stories made my family snort-laugh over dinner as I read it to them, and when we finished laughing, we talked about the good, true things we learned in that same chapter. Neighbor, Love Yourself is that kind of book."--Kimberly Stuart, author and public speaker

"Bryan Crum and I have been talking about Neighbor, Love Yourself for a while now, and it's got all the pieces important to a great book. It has relatability, authenticity, and applicability. It will make you laugh. It will make you cry. It will make you think. Neighbor, Love Yourself has tools for helping you moving forward, and I really think you are going to like this book."--Bob Goff, New York Times bestselling author

"Bryan Crum has always had a gentle and witty way of telling the truth while encouraging me to seek God's direction in my life. In Neighbor, Love Yourself, he does just that. While reading about his real-life experiences, I can hear himurging us to love how God has uniquely and purposefully made us. God has big plans for us all . . . we just need to engage with his plans."--Nate Harmon, lead pastor of Louisville Baptist Temple, Louisville, Ohio

"In Neighbor, Love Yourself, Bryan Crum helps us uncover the potential hidden deep within us. He weaves stories of lessons learned from those nearing the end of their lives to encourage us to make the most of the life we have. I highly recommend this enjoyable book to all who desire a deeper, more fulfilling relationship with Christ."--Dr. Mark Milioni, president of Baptist Bible College

"You're holding an absolute treasure. If you struggle with self-compassion or wrestle to see yourself the way God sees you, this book is pure gold. You'll find your heart softened, your mind opened, your soul lifted. Crum pulls you in with his storytelling, hands you a precious souvenir to carry with you from each chapter, and points you in the direction of unending love."--Amy Seiffert, Bible teacher and author of Starved and Grace Looks Amazing on You

About the Author

Bryan Crum spent a decade as a hospice chaplain, listening to countless life stories about the effect of regret . . . and the power of love. He grew up in a military family and has lived all over the world. He has a bachelor's degree in biblical studies, an MBA from ITT Tech, and certifications from Harvard in bio ethics and world health. The most important things Bryan learned happened while sitting at the bedside of dying people. He resides in Sunbury, Ohio.