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Letters from a Skeptic by Dr Gregory Boyd with Edward Boyd

david.couper — Fri, 27 Jan 2006 00:05:11 +0000

“In Letters from a Skeptic Dr Gregory Boyd and his father Edward Boyd “debate” many objections to Christianity, the church, and the bible.

– Why is the world so full of suffering?
– Does God know the future?
– How can you believe that a man rose from the dead?
– Why do you think the Bible is inspired?
– Do all non-Christians go to hell?
– How can I be holy and sinful at the same time?

Greg Boyd initiated this correspondence with his father in the hope that his father would eventually come to know Christ. After three years, 30 letters and numerous phone calls, Edward K Boyd did just that.
Letters from a Skeptic will help you wrestle with the rational foundation of your own faith. It will also help you to know how to share that faith with the skeptics you love.”

I really enjoyed this book, having often wondering and sometimes struggled with the questions I would be asked about Christianity and why it was important. One of the most eye opening parts of the book was the discussion concerning why natural disasters happen, especially in the light of the past 13 months. This book is well worth the read – not only for Christians but also for people thinking about the realities of Christianity and the implications of being a believer. This is one of the best books I have ever read and it was well worth every penny!!Read more reviews on amazon

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A New Kind of Christian by Brian McLaren

david.couper — Mon, 23 Jan 2006 18:27:26 +0000

“A New Kind of Christian’s conversation between a pastor and his daughter’s high school science teacher reveals that wisdom for life’s most pressing spiritual questions can come from the most unlikely sources. This stirring fable captures a new spirit of Christianity – where personal, daily interaction with God is more important then institutional structires, where faith is more about a way of life than a system of belief, where being authentically good is more important than being doctrinally “right”, and where one’s direction is more important than one’s present location. Brian McLaren’s delightful account offers a wise and wondrous approach for revitalizing Christian spiritual life and Christian congregations”

What Brian McLaren offers in A New Kind of Christian, for me, is a breath of fresh air into an often very stale environment of the Christian church and viewpoint today. This book tackles everything from looking at how our worldview taints what we see to so “fundamentals” of the Christian faith and where they come from. A New Kind of Christian challenged me to really look at where my views about certain issues came from – and what the Jesus approach to them would be. A book well worth the read!!Read more reviews on amazon

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Whistle While You Work by Richard Leider and David Shapiro

peter — Sat, 21 Jan 2006 22:07:12 +0000

“Calling is natural. We all possess it. It needs only to be uncovered, not discovered. Whistle While You Work makes the uncovering process inspiring and fun. Featuring a unique “calling card” excercise – a powerful way to put the whistle in your work – it is a liberating and practical guide that will help you find work that is truely satisfying, deeply fulfilling, and consistant with your deepest values.
Richard Leider and David Shapiro combine straightforward advice for how you can discover your calling with dozens of inspiring stories, featuring individuals that have found – or are in the process of finding – theirs. Most importantly, they provide an inspiring, effective and entertaining guide to discovering the work you were born to do. It will equip you to see a clear picture of what your right work is and what to do with you limited time here of Earth.”

Whistle while you work showed me that each person does have a calling. The book helped me identify key attributes about my personality to help me identify what kind of calling I would have on my life.This book also deals with the different attitudes towards work. The quote I really liked from this book was
“if you can’t get out of it, get into it!”
If you hate your job, READ THIS BOOK!!

Uprising: A Revolution of the Soul by Erwin McManus

david.couper — Sat, 21 Jan 2006 21:49:34 +0000

“Uprising: A revolution of the Soul provides a unique perspective on a pursuit as old as time itself: the quest to become fully alive. Filled with profound truths, yet presented in a fresh, conversational style. this book will challenge you to attain new depths of spiritual freedom and reach your fullest potential as a human being.
“The character of God, the beauty of His personhood, the expression of His goodness”- these are God’s traits that he longs to share with us. What would the world look like – what would we look like – if we became like Him? This is the ultimate destination, write Erwin, to become the person God dreams of and to share those dreams with others”