“We tend to think that complaining isn’t a particularly serious sin. After all, everyone does it! We complain about the weather, our sports teams and how long we have to wait in line at the grocery store. But Martin shows us that complaining is a deadly serious sin, and he points to the biblical path for change. Don’t let complaining conquer you. Read this book!”
—Stephen Altrogge
Author of Untamable God and
The Greener Grass Conspiracy
“If complaining is a cancer, Ronnie Martin comes to us with the only medicine strong enough to help us find deep and lasting contentment: the gospel of Jesus. If you fight this heart condition like I do, this book will be a great help to your soul and your joy.”
—Matt Boswell
Pastor of Ministries and Worship and
Director of Doxology & Theology Providence Church
“Ronnie Martin surgically removes the sinful cataract of complaint and once again gives us eyes to see the glory of God in Christ, and because of the light of Christ, to again see the gift of all things to be enjoyed with gratitude. It hurts, but I am thankful.”
—Robert Campbell
Pastor of Santa Margarita Community Church
Author of You are Here: Following Jesus, All the Way Down to the Dirt
“Ronnie is a contrarian, an original thinker and a true catalyst. Every opportunity I get to be around him is a blessing to my soul. This book will enlighten, inspire and equip you.”
—Michael Crawford
Pastor of Freedom Church
Maryland State Director of Missions (SBC)
Author of 100 Meditations: An Every Day Book for Every Day People
“This book is on point; a tremendous help to anyone who has ever opened their mouth to speak! Ronnie gives great examples of how our complaining affects us—the shame it brings and how it humbles us—all while speaking deep truth with wisdom into the blind spot of complaining, leading us back to truth and hope to overcome and see God more clearly beyond our complaints.”
—Amanda Edmondson
Co-Leader of Women’s Ministry at Sojourn Community Church
Associate Editor of Gospeltaboo.com
“As a complainer, I need this book. Call it a hunch, but you need it too! Rich with stories and winsome in style, Ronnie invites us on his grouchy journey and pastors the reader down the path towards freedom. Who knew a book written by a complainer, and for complainers, about complaining could be so gratifying.”
—Dave Harvey
Author of When Sinners Say I Do and Am I Called?
Pastor of Four Oaks Church
Executive Director of Sojourn Network
“Ronnie Martin has given us the book every leader has wanted to write but lacked the grace to do so well. With biblical clarity, theological insight and chuckle-producing wit, Martin speaks truth to our pride. Read the book and you’ll fully understand the destructive nature of a complaining spirit and the wonderful ways you can replace it with gratitude. Seriously, read this book before someone gifts it to you anonymously.”
—David Hegg
Pastor of Grace Baptist Church
Author of The Obedience Option
“As its title suggests, this book strikes at the heart of one of my biggest sin issues: complaining. With humor, candor and biblical truth, Ronnie pulls back the curtain on one of our favorite ‘acceptable’ sins and exposes it for what it is—a fundamental distrust in the goodness and sovereignty of a Lord who loves us and is ever working for our good and His glory. Read this book, be challenged by it, and replace your complaining with gratitude.”
—Ted Kluck
Co-author of Why We’re Not Emergent and Household Gods
“I didn’t want to read this book because I knew that I needed to read it, but I’m glad I did. With both keen insight and dry wit, my friend Ronnie explores our all-too-common sinful tendency to grumble and offers grace-laced answers to our problem. You may not want to read Stop Your Complaining either, but you’ll be glad you did.”
—Matthew C. Mitchell
Pastor of Lanse Evangelical Free Church
Author of Resisting Gossip
“Ronnie Martin probes the heart in Stop Your Complaining and gives us an antidote to our faithless whining. By examining the biblical roots and vile fruits of complaining, Ronnie helps us escape the malaise of malcontentment. Stop Your Complaining is a needed rebuke and powerful recipe for grateful life with God and others.”
—Daniel Montgomery
Lead Pastor of Sojourn Community Church, Louisville
Co-author of Faithmapping and PROOF
“I am adept at finding the downside in things. So reading Ronnie’s book was a bit like jumping into a frigid lake. Martin reveals truth and digs into the reader without preaching or nagging or condescending. Instead he shares stories, his own and others. He asks questions and invites us to do the same. Stop Your Complaining is a book that would benefit anyone but the most ardent optimist.”
—Barnabas Piper
Author of The Pastor’s Kid and Help My Unbelief
Co-host of the Happy Rant (podcast)
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