Title: Complete: Living an Abundant Life from the Completion of Christ
Author: Keri Baskin
Publisher: ‎ Independently Published
ISBN: 979-8341057296
Pages: 334
Genre: Christian Devotionals
Reviewed by: Ephantus M.

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Complete: Living an Abundant Life from the Completion of Christ by Keri Baskin is an enlightening book that changes the narrative surrounding living an abundant and victorious life, from the foundation of “It is finished” in a world that loves to promote performance. It is a practical guide that aims to lead the reader on a liberating journey from a cycle of “striving” to a life of rest that is rooted in the powerful truth that because of Jesus, you already are.

Keri begins with a jaw-dropping analogy – being in Christ is like starting a race from the finish line, and having the mindset that it has already been won. This is a game-changing discovery that reveals the need to shift the mind from seeing what needs to be done to achieve the aforementioned life. She addresses what many times believers find themselves feeling – not good enough and thinking “if only I had more control,” while amid various challenges. These are lies, according to her, that keep many people falling back to the thought that they need to discover the secret to living a new life, just like they did before they first believed.

“Believing and behaving on the truth—despite our emotions—that we have everything we need from Jesus and can now operate from a foundation of completion is a process…Realizing our fullness in Christ helps us to embrace those more challenging times because of the assurance of his love… If we believe Jesus paid off our debt of sin once and for all, securing our salvation, then we would have a better time understanding there is nothing left to add to what has already been finalized…”

This is a crucial passage that validates what readers may feel about living in this truth – that it is not an automatic switch but a lifelong journey of practice and patience. It moves from the state of being complete (the foundation) to the action required, which is, “averting our eyes” from the emotions that often contradict this truth. This is a practical discipleship tool – a powerful and actionable strategy for spiritual growth that is not only pastorally brilliant but physiologically astute as well.

“Being thankful for the opportunity to experience the burden we feel leads to our openness to releasing that burden and receiving his peace. And even during the most significant turmoil we can imagine, we can experience calmness and assurance that will not only be healthier for us but also be in stark contrast to how many in the world handle their emotions.”

This passage is paradoxical and profound, transforming personal suffering into a public testament of faith. Keri states it in a comforting tone that offers deep peace while calling for a response that at the end gives personal struggles a higher cosmic purpose. In this passage, she uses a clear “cause-and-effect” structure as well as parallel future-tense structure which gives her words a sense of certainty as well as a promised outcome for living that way. It is a masterclass in Christian discipleship in that it challenges the reader to adopt a profoundly counter-cultural mindset not for the sake of being different but as a natural outflow of a deep trust in God’s peace.

Although Complete: Living an Abundant Life from the Completion of Christ by Keri Baskin is deeply layered with theological depth, its prose is undeniably accessible, conversational and highly relatable. The book avoids academic jargon in favor of clarity and emotional resonance and employs personal anecdotes that make several of its complex spiritual concepts feel approachable. I loved the author’ s clever use of metaphors such as “surf rider,” “deflating the balloon,” “averting our eyes,” “pruning” and “seesaw of satisfaction,” as well as her incorporation of powerful imagery that make abstract ideas like grace and spiritual growth feel tangible and memorable. Her consistent use of the “Remember the Truth – Believe – Behave – Emotions” structure in each lesson provided me with a reliable framework that made the book easy to follow while reinforcing its core message through repetition. This is a book you will want to read if you are a struggling Christian who may be stuck up in cycles of shame or sin, or if you have been equating your spiritual worth to your moral record. New believers will benefit from its honest and truthful perspective on the messiness of life, ensuring they build their lives on the bedrock of grace and identity rather than the shifting sand of performance and perfectionism.