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.
August 15, 2007 This may be the worst idea in all of Christendom. Definitely in the top ten. Of course, it's hard to say what the worst idea might have been. The Crusades come to mind, as does the Spanish Inquisiion. Of course, no-one expects the Spanish Inquisition.
Oh, and here's the Lumberjack Song, just for good measure.
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Reader Comments (15)
Mike - ...must...not...show... aaarrrggghhh!!!
beth - It's all a matter of perspective!
NaNcy - Don't worry - your sense of humour will find it's way back home!
sue - It's hard to tell if this is real. In fact, I'm rather suspicous of the whole enterprise. There's a surprising lack of information about who is behind it, but it's oh so easy to give money.
Good witnessing tool!! Wouldn't we just reach so many people with the message of the cross!
For those of you who have never been south on I-75 between Toledo and Cincinnati, OH, I give you the "King of Kings" statue (see it at http://www.solidrockchurch.org/king_ofkings.php ). While admittedly diminuitive at 62 feet (as opposed to the Nazarene Cross' 60 meters, or about 197 feet), the effect of seeing this coming down I-75 is quite striking (see http://www.roadsideamerica.com/attract/OHMONjesus.html ) for a better effect). Make sure you go down to the bottom, to see how you can "high-five Jesus," too...
The sculpture is fondly known to Ohioans as "touchdown Jesus" or "drowning Jesus," when not simply being referred to as "Oh. My. God. Lookit that, willya?...."
I have to admit, that the "Spanish Inquisition" and "The Lumberjack Song" took the edge off the offensiveness, my friend. After trying to create "a more impressive cross" than THE Cross, Monty Python seems rather tame in comparison...
Ginger - There's really not much to say, is there?
Shane - This might actually be a scam.
Psalm 46 - Or not. Could go either way, really!
APN - I threw up a little bit in my mouth.
Steve F - I have seen the Ohio Jesus monstrosity of which you link - but I saw it at night, glaring under the floodlights. I almost put the car off the road.
NaNcY - Everyone loves Snoopy!
nancy - Thank you - we all need a reminder every now and then!