Everybody Always

About the Author

Bob Goff is an inspirational author, speaker, and humanitarian known for his passionate approach to life and love. As a lawyer by profession, Goff spent years using his skills to help those in need, particularly in Uganda, where he worked to reform the justice system and support children affected by war and violence. However, Goff is best known for his bestselling books, including "Love Does" and "Everybody, Always," which emphasize the power of love and living a life of purpose. Through his writings and actions, Goff encourages people to embrace love as the foundation of their lives, urging them to love others without conditions or expectations.

Main Idea

"Everybody, Always" is a call to love without restrictions, emphasizing that the best version of ourselves is the one that aligns with God’s plan. According to Goff, this plan is simple: to become love, living as Jesus did. The book provides a roadmap for finding the courage to love everyone, even those who are difficult to love, and demonstrates how unconditional love can transform our lives and the lives of others. Goff argues that by loving everybody always, we fulfill our true purpose and experience the fullness of God’s love in return.

Table of Contents

• Introduction: The Call to Become Love
• Chapter 1: Love Others Like Jesus Loves You
• Chapter 2: Approach Your Faith With Childlike Wonder
• Chapter 3: Love Your Neighbors First and Foremost
• Chapter 4: Help People Grow, Not Fail
• Chapter 5: Build Kingdoms for All to Enjoy
• Chapter 6: Commit to Love 30 Seconds at a Time
• Chapter 7: Expand Your Relationship With God and Love
• Chapter 8: Have Courage
• Chapter 9: Offer What You Have to Give
• Chapter 10: Treat Everyone Like They Are Jesus
• Chapter 11: You Have Nothing to Fear When You Give Love
• Chapter 12: Where Do You Want to Go?

Introduction: The Call to Become Love

Goff begins his book with an invitation to embrace love as the central purpose of life. He argues that our accomplishments and accolades are not the true measures of our success. Instead, our success should be defined by how well we love others, as this aligns with God's plan for us. Goff emphasizes that becoming love means ridding our lives of fear, doubt, and judgment, and fully putting our faith in God's love.

"To become love, we must let go of fear and embrace the fullness of God’s love." - Bob Goff

This introduction sets the tone for the entire book, encouraging readers to step out of their comfort zones and commit to a life of unconditional love. Goff explains that this journey is not always easy, but it is the most fulfilling path we can take.

Chapter 1: Love Others Like Jesus Loves You

In this chapter, Goff challenges readers to love others with the same unconditional love that Jesus demonstrates. He explains that true love goes beyond simply loving those who are easy to love; it involves loving everyone, especially those who are difficult to love. Goff argues that by loving others as Jesus does, we fulfill our purpose and move closer to our true identity.

"If you love Jesus, then you must love all of Jesus. That means loving everyone, even the difficult ones." - Bob Goff

Goff acknowledges that loving everyone is not always easy, especially when we encounter people who scare us or make us uncomfortable. However, he encourages readers to push through these feelings and trust in God’s plan, knowing that love is the path to fulfilling our purpose.

• Goff shares a story about loving a difficult neighbor, illustrating how choosing to love even when it's hard can lead to unexpected blessings.
• He discusses the importance of showing love to strangers, as they too are part of the world God created.

Chapter 2: Approach Your Faith With Childlike Wonder

Goff encourages readers to approach their faith with the curiosity and openness of a child. He explains that children are naturally curious and open to new experiences, and that this mindset can help us grow stronger in our faith. When we approach our faith with childlike wonder, we are more willing to explore the unknown and trust in God’s plan for us.