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The Kingdom of God is backward. And it’s the only way forward.

Choosing the Opposite will lead you in the upside-down, counterintuitive way of Jesus that is not just the opposite of the world, but opposite to the way many Christians are living.

If you’re ready to rethink your assumptions, recalibrate your instincts, and rediscover the way of Jesus, pick up your copy of Tammy’s first book today!

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  • "Choosing the Opposite is a bold, counter cultural masterclass that will make you laugh, cry, and crave the ways of Jesus."

    —Danielle Strickland, Author, Advocate, Speaker

  • "In Choosing the Opposite, the reader will find a clear explanation of the Sermon on the Mount with one insight after another... Excellent for small groups as well as for teachers and preachers."

    —Scot McKnight, New Testament Scholar

  • "This book delivers a much-needed wake-up call for those serious about following Jesus in a world that often distorts his message."

    —Deb and Alan Hirsch, Authors and Founders of Forge Missional Training Group

  • "Like most followers of Jesus, I'm very familiar with the Sermon on the Mount. As I opened Choosing the Opposite, I wondered if I would find anything new. What a delightful, surprising, challenging, convicting, and ultimately, deeply encouraging book."

    Nancy Beach, Author, Leadership Coach

  • "Tammy has given the church a remarkable gift—equal parts courageous, convicting, and compassionate. Choosing the Opposite is not just an invitation to rethink our assumptions; it's a roadmap back to the radical heart of Jesus' Kingdom."

    Ian Simkins, Lead Pastor, The Bridge Church

  • "The most important thing about this book is that Tammy Melchien lives out what she writes about. As a result, Choosing the Opposite is a book I highly recommend for everyone who is determined to live like Jesus in these challenging times."

    Greg Nettle, President, Stadia Church Planting

  • "If you're looking for a way forward that actually looks like Jesus instead of our polarized world, this book is for you."

    Ted Coniaris, Lead Pastor, Community Christian Church

  • "With theological precision, honest grace, and wry humor, Melchien's debut book offers the church a much needed perspective on what it really means to follow Jesus."

    Aubrey Sampson, Pastor, Podcaster, Author

  • "Tammy is an engaging, funny, and insightful guide to the Sermon on the Mount. While she's clearly read widely and thought deeply, she carries that lightly resulting in an accessible yet trustworthy companion to this profound section of Scripture."

    Alex and Hannah Absalom, Dandelion Resourcing

  • "Choosing the Opposite serves as a gentle yet powerful reminder of the beauty of our Savior's ways."

    Noemi Chavez, Lead Pastor, Revive Church

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About Tammy

Tammy Melchien is a writer and Teaching Pastor who is passionate about helping people take next steps with Jesus. She has served on the staff of Community Christian Church—a multi-site church in the Chicago area—for over 20 years, currently as a Teaching Pastor and leader of the collaborative Teaching Team.

Jesus captured Tammy’s heart at a young age, and she is on a never-ending quest to know him more deeply and follow him more faithfully. She holds a Masters degree from Lincoln Christian Seminary and published her first book, Choosing the Opposite: How the Sermon on the Mount Helps Us Rethink Our Assumptions, Recalibrate Our Instincts, and Rediscover the Way of Jesus, with NavPress in October 2025.

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Resources

  • Messages

    Watch Messages Tammy delivered at Community Christian Church and other venues.

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  • Sermon on the Mount Journaling Pages

    Download your free journaling pages as a companion to your copy of Choosing the Opposite.

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  • Recommended Reads

    Books are a way we can be mentored in our journey with Jesus by those we might never know in person. Here are some of Tammy’s recommended reads.

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