Copycat

It all begins with being called a ... copycat. We were born to be copycats. From the age of 4 months, humans copy everything they hear and see. God hardwired us to learn this way. From butterflies to the Beatles, Coca-Cola to Xerox, examples of mimicry are everywhere. Even the Mona Lisa can't hide her smile from being copied. We can't escape from becoming copycats! What if we embraced our gift of copying instead of refusing to learn from others? For each season of our lives, we are given processes to endure with mentors to see us through. By embracing our ability to copycat others, we become bursting with potential, positioned to pioneer something altogether original. The Bible shows believers how God has been the catalyst igniting countless generations of copycats before us, changing the world in the process. Trusting God sets off a chain reaction of events through His followers, inspiring other copycats to follow. If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, who will copycat you? "This book is an intriguing addition to new thinking on the dynamics of discipleship. Mimesis, or 'copy-catting' as Phil calls it, is an intrinsic part of what it means to imitate Christ and therefore to follow him. By cleverly mixing theology with social science, Phil helps us understand a basic aspect of relationship with Jesus." Alan Hirsch Founder of Future Travelers / Forge Missional Training Network. Author, The Permanent Revolution, Untamed, and The Faith of Leap "God-given potential, deep spirituality, mentors who strategically walk with us--these are the makings of immense creativity and influence. Copycat leads us into this life-consuming adventure of discovering our originality and living out God's unique plan for each of our lives. Along the steps of this journey Phil Zarns guides us in an engaging, personal way, with a style that is authentically thoughtful and entertainingly creative." Jim Bradford General Secretary for The Assemblies of God, USA