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A Book
Sept 18, 2009 7:33:43 GMT -4
Post by shorti on Sept 18, 2009 7:33:43 GMT -4
Ok so for you Christians out there that are willing & for those of you who are on the fence or just for anyone who wants to check this out...
I've been reading this book "Crazy Love" by Francis Chan. He is a pastor of a church in California and I have to say I love this guy! He is challenging though - really really challenging - at least for me as a Christian & what I used to think that meant...
I would HIGHLY suggest either picking up the book or going to you tube & searching his name for some videos that he has... I would recommend for starters... "Shut Up" and "Balance Beam" and then go from there.
But here's what the back of the book says:
"Have you ever wondered if we're missing it? It's crazy, if you think about it. The God of the universe - Creator of nitrogen and pine needles, galaxies & E-minor - loves us with a radical, unconditional, self-sacrificing love. And what is our typical response? We go to church, sing songs and try not to cuss. Whether you've verbalized it yet or not... we know something's wrong."
Check it out... i think alot of you will be surprised at your internal reactions...
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A Book
Sept 18, 2009 20:29:51 GMT -4
Post by - on Sept 18, 2009 20:29:51 GMT -4
Where can I buy this book? It sounds quite interesting, and I'm always open to read. Shorti, not a highjack, but another suggestion for a book if I may? "God Has 99 Names". I had lent this to SG, and I believe she enjoyed it. It was written by Judith Miller. Understanding all faiths, and practices. I love how you are so devoted to your faith, and your kindness . Keep on smiling Shorti, you are a great gal! -cg
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A Book
Sept 20, 2009 16:19:02 GMT -4
Post by shorti on Sept 20, 2009 16:19:02 GMT -4
CG - PM sent (well will be in a min) However, this book can be picked up at Family Christian Book Store in Annapolis or I'm willing to bet Borders may have it...
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A Book
Sept 20, 2009 17:45:44 GMT -4
Post by - on Sept 20, 2009 17:45:44 GMT -4
Hi Shorti! Thanks for the PM ! You now have one as well. -cg
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A Book
Sept 25, 2009 18:29:53 GMT -4
Post by - on Sept 25, 2009 18:29:53 GMT -4
Thank - You very much Shorti for the book ! I do look so forward reading it. You are a very thoughtful lady. Dad enjoyed your company very much. That part of his mind will hopefully never go away. When you left, he told me how he respected so much your faith, and in The Book of Job ! You made his evening! Please feel free to come back anytime, it keeps his mind stimulated in his passion of love for God, and yours as well. Thanks so very much! xoxoxoxo, -cg
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A Book
Sept 28, 2009 9:37:11 GMT -4
Post by shorti on Sept 28, 2009 9:37:11 GMT -4
I have to say & here is me being transparent... I was intending on doing a drop & run cause the boy was at the football field and for other reasons... BUT... I found myself enjoying talking w/ your dad as well. and here's the thing for me... it was an affirmation that believing in God & your faith is a heart matter & not a head thing... If it's not in your heart, you don't really have it & your dad is a living proof of that! His mind isn't what it used to be, but his faith, his beliefs & his love of God is still very present & he knows that!!! WHY??? Because it's not in his mind, it's in his heart!!!! Enjoy the book - I told you upfront, it's challenging - it will smack you in the head... well it did me... and most folks i know that have read it or are reading it. It'll make you reflect that's for sure. So I encourage you to read it with an open mind & open heart knowing it will challenge & possibly even offend you. but take it in, and then pray about it...
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