The book presents the best of the first year of Today at the Mission. It is very much like the blog - a record of an emotional and spiritual journey undertaken in the kitchen of an anonymous homeless shelter that could be anywhere, or everywhere. It's not always 'light' reading but it's every bit as real as it is honest. This book captures a few miles of the journey I've been on, and I hope you'll join me along the way.
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And yes - every cent of the profit goes to the Mission.
Tells the stories of those ensared by pron,and one pastor's work to make a difference, told with sensitivity and grace.
Claiborne and Haw collaborate for the Magnus Opus of Social Justice. Whimsical, delightful, profound.
This self-published book has become wildly popular among Christian readers and with good reason - Young draws you into an encounter with the Trinity that is simply extraordinary.
Angie is clearly the best singer-songwriter I've heard in a decade - or two. Lyrical, haunting, beautiful.
Jim's journey from mega-pastor to Jesus follower. Every chapter is a great story that carries you along on a beautiful journey.
Mike Yaconelli was a true original. I never met him, but I read this book, and loved him like a brother. You will too.
Sara stretched my thinking and my understanding of the Kingdom of God, and I'm grateful. We all hunger for god, for friendship and for food. The dinner table is the only place these three needs can be met simultaneuously. I should have known that, but didn't. I learned it from Sara. She rocks.
Donald Miller started me on a journey, mostly because this book made me realize I wasn't crazy. When I first read this book I realized I wasn't the only one that thought this way. You have no idea. If you haven't read this - you must. That's all I can say - you must!
This is the story of a minvan-driving family man who encounters Jesus on a Harley. Is he safe? 'Course he isn't safe. But he is good. Buy this book - your inner wildness will thank you.
Greg Paul sees the bible come to life in the men and women of the homeless sanctuary he operates. You'll be amazed and in awe. Trust me. Amazed and in awe.
It's already a must-read classic. All my horizons got pushed back after reading this book.
May 8, 2007 Two teenage boys are talking in the dining room. One is giving the other some good natured ribbing. A third boy approaches and says, "Hey, you can't tease him like that! He's my cousin." To which the 'teaser' replies, "Hey! He's my cousin too!"
Confused looks all around.
I walked away thinking, Oh, that can't be good. That family tree has gotta be, like... a horizontal line.
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That is hysterical (and I sure needed the laugh!) Thanks.
HeyJules - That's pretty much how I felt, too. You have to appreciate the absurd to work here and, believe me - I do!!!