Keith green last days ministry

Age Appropriate For: 16 and up (drug use, promiscuous lifestyles, and many false doctrines are discussed all in a negative light)
Best for Ages: 18 and up

Let me start this review by explaining how I come into reading biographies. My star ratings do not often reflect the percentage of which I agree or disagree with their person's personal philosophy. There are many things I disagree with Keith Green on when it comes to theology, but this book was not a theology book, this was telling his story.

I grew up listening to Keith Green music in my home. We listened to quite a bit of music from this era of Christian music. I’ve been curious about this book for many years and was surprised and pleased that my library had the book I checked it out and devoured this huge book in two days.
Melody Green is a gifted writer who shared her heart across these pages. She was very honest in her sharing, without going into unnecessary detail about some of the sins she and Keith were involved in. On the other hand, I appreciated that she didn’t whitewash her past or Keith’s. She shared openly and honestly about their struggles, faults, and even some of the big mistakes that were made after they came to Christ.

Green’s story is one of a broken person who chose to live radically for Jesus. He may have been a believer for only the last four years of his life, but he lived with passion. He was devoted to what he felt Jesus wanted him to do, even when others weren’t supportive. His whole-hearted devotion and passion were inspiring.

I don’t agree with some of the charismatic leanings in this book, and I think this book also showed why such teaching is often detrimental. I was so sad at the point in the book when Melody wasn’t having the same experience some others were having, so she felt like she was missing out. She went through so much to have an experience. I felt like this part of the book could be a great way to have discussions about some of the pitfalls of charismatic theology. I know it sparked some great ones with my husband and me. We both grew up with many people around us who were charismatic and others who cessationists. We don’t fit squarely in either camp, so it’s nice to read books like this and have discussions and, of course, go back to the Bible to learn more.

While there were several things I personally disagreed with the Greens on, I also kept in mind this was a man in his twenties whom God used to do great things and who lived with a passion for Jesus. His music continues to bring people to the throne of God in worship. I hope this inspires more people to remember that we aren’t guaranteed a certain number of years, but we can make an impact for the kingdom in how ever many years God gives us.
Personally, my biggest takeaway from this book was to be inspired to live with an undivided heart for Jesus, no matter what He calls me to do.

I highly recommend this book for those who enjoy learning about 80s Christian music, Christian biographies, or just want to be inspired to live fully for Jesus.