I read this book some time ago for the first time. I have since read it over ten times. Fil can resonate with the simplest ideas. I was so impressed that I flew Fil out to speak to our staff of 55 employees for a two day retreat. His masterful storytelling and practical ideas just keep filling you over and over.
I recognized the path of destruction he writes about with many in the work of ministry, but it also applies to those in business and families.
The second half of the book with the path of recovery gives hope to all of us who have had the American work ethic shoved down our throats for so many years. There are practical life applicatons. There are the tried and true and many new ways too.
Read it and study it, the book is a life changing opportunity.
It should be in every personal library.

I bought ten copies of Fil Anderson's book before I ever read it. Knowing Fil and his journey, I knew that his words would be insightful, witty, calming, challenging, funny, thought-provoking and gentle. I knew that Fil would be authentic in relating his life experiences while making those experiences relevant to his readers. I knew that he has been down the roads many of us have traveled, trying to make vocation, marriage, parenting all work together rather than against one another. Running on Empty exceeded my expectations.

Fil quotes Martin Luther, "While I drink my little glass of Wittenberg beer, the gospel runs it course," then comments: Surely this is one of the truest and most reassuring things ever said about beer and God in the same breath. While some might be offended that beer and God are intertwined in the same sentence, the essence of Fil's message comes through loud and clear: stop trying to achieve for God and enjoy being with God.

You'll find practical advice for walking the journey, without adding guilt-laden "to-do's" to your list of things you haven't gotten around to. This marvelous book will encourage you toward greater intimacy with Abba.