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Favorite Christian book: The Living Word in the person of Jesus Christ
Author: God the Father
Seriously, I don't read many "Christian" books anymore because I'm at the point where a multitude of people's opinions and interpretations are of little importance to me now. I'd rather just listen to the Holy Spirit's Voice and rest in Jesus.
Although I have read a bunch in the past which offered good insight, wisdom and encouragement to me. I can't remember many of them. Oswald Chambers is the only one that comes to mind.
Author: God the Father
Seriously, I don't read many "Christian" books anymore because I'm at the point where a multitude of people's opinions and interpretations are of little importance to me now. I'd rather just listen to the Holy Spirit's Voice and rest in Jesus.
Although I have read a bunch in the past which offered good insight, wisdom and encouragement to me. I can't remember many of them. Oswald Chambers is the only one that comes to mind.
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And I vaguely remember a line from a book by Pastor Dave Wilkerson which addressed feeling overwhelmed and trapped in a bad situation. Pastor Wilkerson wrote, "Do the next thing, whatever it may be. Just move on to the next thing." And that's exactly what I did at that time and he was absolutely right! 
If you think I have controversial notions, this guy makes me seem like a kindergartener. As he says in the opening of the book, most people here would likely throw the book across the room.
Could it be that the angry, moral monster who masquerades as the Abba of Jesus is just a
projection of human angst and fear onto a God who is passionately and eternally in love with the human race? Could it be that He has never been anything but on our side and working for our betterment? Is it possible that He did not need to be convinced, through bloody sacrifice or otherwise, that we were worthy of His attention and fellowship? Is it possible that our sins never truly separated us from Him, but simply caused us to run and separate ourselves from the One Who was only ever running towards us in compassion and love? Could it be that God has far better things to say to humanity than “turn or burn”? Could it be that He is not a God Who includes some while excluding others? Could it be that He loves all equally, and that He does not divide the human race up into categories of “us” and “them”?
Could it be that God actually looks like...Jesus?
In Saints in the Arms of a Happy God Jeff Turner contends for all of this and more. For years we’ve been conditioned to see ourselves as mere sinners in the hands of an angry God, but the truth; the astounding, breathtaking and beautiful truth, is that we are Saints in the Arms of a Happy God! From the atonement, to hell, to the wrath of God, no doctrinal stone is left unturned as the true nature of God, as shown through the person of Jesus Christ, is explored and mined for all of its riches.
So buckle up, check your religious preconceptions at the door, and get ready for a thrilling journey into the heart of a God who is defined, not by His hatred for sin or by an affinity for retributive justice, but by a Love that is far deeper than we’ve dared to dream.
Could it be that the angry, moral monster who masquerades as the Abba of Jesus is just a
projection of human angst and fear onto a God who is passionately and eternally in love with the human race? Could it be that He has never been anything but on our side and working for our betterment? Is it possible that He did not need to be convinced, through bloody sacrifice or otherwise, that we were worthy of His attention and fellowship? Is it possible that our sins never truly separated us from Him, but simply caused us to run and separate ourselves from the One Who was only ever running towards us in compassion and love? Could it be that God has far better things to say to humanity than “turn or burn”? Could it be that He is not a God Who includes some while excluding others? Could it be that He loves all equally, and that He does not divide the human race up into categories of “us” and “them”?
Could it be that God actually looks like...Jesus?
In Saints in the Arms of a Happy God Jeff Turner contends for all of this and more. For years we’ve been conditioned to see ourselves as mere sinners in the hands of an angry God, but the truth; the astounding, breathtaking and beautiful truth, is that we are Saints in the Arms of a Happy God! From the atonement, to hell, to the wrath of God, no doctrinal stone is left unturned as the true nature of God, as shown through the person of Jesus Christ, is explored and mined for all of its riches.
So buckle up, check your religious preconceptions at the door, and get ready for a thrilling journey into the heart of a God who is defined, not by His hatred for sin or by an affinity for retributive justice, but by a Love that is far deeper than we’ve dared to dream.
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And I vaguely remember a line from a book by Pastor Dave Wilkerson which addressed feeling overwhelmed and trapped in a bad situation. Pastor Wilkerson wrote, "Do the next thing, whatever it may be. Just move on to the next thing." And that's exactly what I did at that time and he was absolutely right!
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Favorite all time Christian book? The Bible. Yeah, I know that's the go-to answer, but my logic is it's the only book that would keep me busy if I did get stuck on the famous "deserted island."
Favorite nonfiction Christian book? I'd go bonkers trying to figure out which one of my Dead Guys I'd want the most, so it changes day to day, but, today only, I'd have to go with Adam Clarke's "Commentary on the Bible."
Favorite fiction book? Ah, not big on the Christian fiction because it tends to be shallow Christianese, instead of something complex. But I've read one book for teens I really liked for it's complexity and clear message of "there are no easy answers" -- "Before She Slips Away" by Candance Moore.
Favorite nonfiction Christian book? I'd go bonkers trying to figure out which one of my Dead Guys I'd want the most, so it changes day to day, but, today only, I'd have to go with Adam Clarke's "Commentary on the Bible."
Favorite fiction book? Ah, not big on the Christian fiction because it tends to be shallow Christianese, instead of something complex. But I've read one book for teens I really liked for it's complexity and clear message of "there are no easy answers" -- "Before She Slips Away" by Candance Moore.
My top five favorite books would be:
1. The Pursuit of God - A.W. Tozer (a deep and meaningful book to help improve your devotion to God)
2. Humility - Andrew Murray (a short but strong book on the nature of humility in the life of a believer)
3. The Godly Man's Picture - Thomas Watson (an insightful account of what a disciple of Jesus should look like in all areas of his/her life, by my favorite Puritan writer)
4. A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life - William Law (another important book written by a Puritan, this book was also a favorite of C.S. Lewis)
5. William Tyndale, A Biography - David Daniell (an incredibly detailed account of the 16th century Bible translator, who is one of my "heroes of the faith")
1. The Pursuit of God - A.W. Tozer (a deep and meaningful book to help improve your devotion to God)
2. Humility - Andrew Murray (a short but strong book on the nature of humility in the life of a believer)
3. The Godly Man's Picture - Thomas Watson (an insightful account of what a disciple of Jesus should look like in all areas of his/her life, by my favorite Puritan writer)
4. A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life - William Law (another important book written by a Puritan, this book was also a favorite of C.S. Lewis)
5. William Tyndale, A Biography - David Daniell (an incredibly detailed account of the 16th century Bible translator, who is one of my "heroes of the faith")
