Category: book
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a book i’d like to read: christian imagination
I’d like someone to write a book about Christian imagination. If it’s not too much to ask, I’d like the author to cover the following themes. The historical role of imagination in Christian spiritual formation. How did the early church view the imagination? Lamin Sanneh’s latest book, Disciples of all Nations, makes me wonder about…
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5 favorite books of 2008
Like last year’s list, I’ll keep this short and sweet with no attempt to rank my short list. I humbly submit that each of these books is worth your time. In some small way each of these authors changed how I think or live through their writing; this list is my small attempt at thanking…
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a faith and culture devotional
What books do you find helpful for devotional reading? Do you only read the Bible or do you supplement your reading? I generally have one book in addition to the Bible next to my reading chair in the living room. This year I’ve alternated between An Ancient Christian Devotional and The Divine Hours, both which…
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books about community
I’ve had a few conversations recently with folks from our church who are either very interested in intentional community or already pursuing it in some way. My lunch on Sunday was in the home of a family who share there space with five single folks. Last week I spoke with a guy who, along with…
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the blue parakeet
Zondervan was kind enough to send a copy of Scot McKnight’s latest book, The Blue Parakeet, a couple of weeks ago. Brandon O’Brien has a thoughtful and fairly comprehensive two-part review over at Out of Ur (part one and part two). Rather than duplicate Brandon’s review, I’d like to reflect on the usefulness of this…
David W. Swanson 