Michael Frost: Exiles: Living Missionally in a Post-Christian Culture
Shane Claiborne: The Irresistible Revolution: Living as an Ordinary Radical
Alistair P. Petrie: Releasing Heaven on Earth: Gods Principles for Restoring the Land
This is a re-read for me. In light of the other books on the nightstand, I thought I'd read this one again to try to put toogether a better mosaic.
Brian McLaren: Everything Must Change: Jesus, Global Crises, and a Revolution of Hope
Bjørn Lomborg: Cool It: The Skeptical Environmentalist's Guide to Global Warming
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I just got an email from my friend and housechurch coach, John White. Sure enough, it's also on his and Tim Pyne's blog: House Church Chronicles. It discusses what kind of finances are freed up when there is no need to support a church building. You have to read this and jump over to the Generous Giving website.
Rick Mckinley: This Beautiful Mess: Practicing the Presence of the Kingdom of God
Felicity Dale: An Army of Ordinary People
A great book with simple stories of how various people are "doing" church - and Felicity's comments about them. (*****)
Donald Miller: Blue Like Jazz: Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality
I like the start and Don's thoughts and conversation but he falls into a bit of Christian-speak as the book goes on.
John Eldredge: Epic [DVD Edition]
I read the book and thought I'd get to DVD. Fun to watch as it conveys more of John's passion. (****)
John Eldredge: Waking the Dead: The Glory of a Heart Fully Alive
Get's off to bit of a slow start, but if you know anything about John's other books, put your garters on 'cause this one will blow your socks off. Hey you...wake up, you're only dreaming. (*****)
Larry Crabb: Soul Talk: Speaking with Power Into the Lives of Others
Larry is just too smart. He makes listening to others, your own heart and God seem easy, but he's been at this so long, and refining things since forever. He got a head start by growing up with an incredible dad. But, it can be done. (****)
John Eldredge: Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul
I was a pansy before I read this one. Now I'm an oak. Probably given away a case of these. John is a great guy, sincere, loving, and definately not a wuss. I served on a board of directors with his previous co-author Brent Curtis. If John was Brent's best friend, I want to be too. (*****)
Reggie McNeal: The Present Future: Six Tough Questions for the Church
Another book referred to me by House Church Coach John White. Grab this one by the horns and hang on tight. Although I don't agree with everything he says nor the order of pursuing change, this one will make you sweat. (****)
Jim Peterson: Church Without Walls: Moving Beyond Traditional Boundaries
In 1973, Jim bailed me out of a huge misunderstanding about how I chose to share my beliefs. I'll read and enjoy anything by this man. This one sat on my shelf until I was ready. (*****)
Wolfgang Simson: Houses that Change the World
Answered a lot of questions for me regarding my dissatisfaction over how I "did church". Recommended by my my dear friend Steve Bradley, who gave copies to his 6 sons for Christmas. That speaks volumes.
The Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King
I can hardly wait for the extended version to be released. Then I can have my Frodo-fest with 3 extended versions. Ahhhh, 12 hours of Tolkien.
Master and Commander - The Far Side of the World
What can I say, I like the sea. The smell of the ocean, the feel of the spray on my face, the taste of salt water and the sound of waves.
The Last Samurai
Yep, it's violent (not as much as Braveheart) and there's Buddhist philosophy in it, but plenty of positive lessons about a disciplined life and comradery.
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