The Divine Mentor: if you have ever wanted to journal, this book makes it both appealing and accessable. Using the system outlined in this book anyone from 12 to 100 can journal in meaningful ways. Additionally, if you have ever wanted to mentor someone in their personal walk with God but did not know where to start, "The Divine Mentor" will enable you to do just that and, better yet, it will help you do it in a way that is completely Bible based.
The Shack: there is some controversy here. Eugene Peterson of "The Message" fame says that this book could impact our generation in the way John Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress" impacted his. My opinion...not quite. Where as Mark Driscoll, Pastor of Mars Hill Church in Seattle says, "Regarding the Trinity, it's actually heretical." My opinion...not quite, it's a work of fiction after all, not a scholastic work of theology. There were parts that I found to be absolutely beautiful along with one or two parts that made me a tad bit uncomfortable. But it is definitely worth the read and could be a tremendous blessing to you. Just remember this is fiction and not the Bible.
There Is No Me Without You: this is a wonderful book about an Ethiopian lady who turned her personal disappointment into the motivation to do something about the problem of AIDS orphans in her home country. She is not depicted as a saint without flaws, but rather as a very human person with personal struggles, flaws and needs. It's enjoyable, easy to read and inspiring. As a bonus it will give you a little insight into one of the most present struggles in Ethiopia and should help give focus and passion to your prayers for the work that Compassion is doing there right now.
Scarlet: this is the second in a trilogy of novels focused on Robin Hood...I really dig Robin Hood....AND...I'm still waiting for him to show up at my front door with some of the sheriffs ill-gotten riches.Happy Reading,
PB
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In your comment on the book "The Shack" you said to keep in mind that it was fiction. I had trouble doing so. It was laced with verses found in the bible all throughout the book. I felt like I was being taught who the trinity was-the dialogue between Mack and them. Father, Son, and Spirit.
People are using this book to reach people for Christ at our Church. Since they are doing that, does it portray an accurate picture of who the trinity is?
I felt sad that while it spoke of biblical truths it did not refer you to where they came from namely the Bible. So now truth is known as fiction. It was only because of that I know a little of the bible to know that it came from the bible. But what about people who do not read or know the bible at all? Does all that truth get washed down?
Some of the topics that caused me to stumble are:
1. Did God ever abandon Jesus?
2. femaile godheads
3. Does God change His image to suit our needs?
4. Is "winking" appropriate?
Praise The Father, The Son and Holy Spirit and who they really are. When we need truth, let us always turn to your word for it.
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