Creative Space for Wanderers
The Mission of Rick Hodes, by Marilyn Berger Last week I ventured into Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where my mind was confronted with the incredible reality of modern day atrocities that we overlook in the daily news. The lens through which I traveled was that of a book by Marilyn Berger as she documented the incredible …
The Undaunted Courage and Ultimate Sacrifice of Navy SEAL Team SIX Operator Adam Brown After Easter Sunday at church, instead of taking a nap, I settled down to read this book by Eric Blehm. It’s great to read something well written, especially when it seems to portray the essence of someone’s life honestly and accurately, with its ugliness, mistakes …
The title of this book came from Malcolm Muggeridge’s infamous interview and subsequent 50-minute documentary on Mother Teresa. Muggeridge explains, in appropriate British fashion, how he felt the filming of the interview was flat, not the least bit compelling. In his words, The verdict on the Mother Teresa interview was that, technically, it was barely …
Many people in the gay community don’t seem to have issues with Jesus but rather with those claiming to represent him today. It’s very much an “us-versus-them” mentality, as if a war has been declared. Of course each side thinks the other fired the opening shot.1 Nearly ten years ago Kinnaman and Lyons were writing …
Are we keeping score? Outsiders are skeptical about our desire to put another notch in our belts and “get someone saved for Jesus!” Our methods for implementing the Great Commission () is tempered by the hypocrisy was discussed in the previous chapter. Only one-quarter of young outsiders firmly perceive that Christianity offers them “hope for …
One of the most often cited reasons for steering away from Christianity: we’re just a bunch of hypocrites! Eighty-five percent of young outsiders have had sufficient exposure to Christians and churches that they conclude present-day Christianity is hypocritical.1 Who cares? The research seems to suggest that Busters and Mosaics agree that Christians are hypocrites, but they …
Sharing the Power of Cheerful Giving, Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy (with Sally Jenkins). The other side of The Blind Side After reading Michael Oher’s book, I Beat The Odds, it only made sense to read the Tuohy’s side of the story–Paul Harvey would say, “Page Two.” The book solidified the image I had in my …
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Michael Oher is a professional football player with an amazing, true story, of rags to riches. What makes this unique is his heart for the homeless, the foster children, those who society would discount as hopeless. This was another quick read that left me with great respect for Michael Oher. The book is divided into …
The Education of a Humanitarian, the Making of a Navy Seal, by Eric Greitens Founder of The Mission Continues, Eric Greitens was inspired to launch the organization by his experience visiting Marines and soldiers who were wounded in combat after returning home from service in Iraq. Without exception, each service member expressed an unwavering desire to …