I loved this hopeful exploration of how to pass on faith to our children!!
I grew up in an extremely conservative Baptist family, and in adulthood haveI loved this hopeful exploration of how to pass on faith to our children!!
I grew up in an extremely conservative Baptist family, and in adulthood have struggled to let go of some of those cultural restrictions while keeping my faith.
Miller offers a gentle, thoughtful look at how to introduce our kids to God in age appropriate ways. The goal is not a “foundation” of faith (which can break), but a “web” of faith that can be stretched and strained and still retain its strength.
This was good! I got a bit bogged down in the middle; but really enjoyed the practical application in the last few chapters.
“We have domesticated theThis was good! I got a bit bogged down in the middle; but really enjoyed the practical application in the last few chapters.
“We have domesticated the Christian idea of good works, so that it has simply become the keeping of ethical commands.
In the New Testament, good works are what Christians are supposed to be doing in and for the wider community. That is how the sovereignty of Jesus is put into effect…
… the church has been in danger of forgetting that these are its primary tasks. Jesus went about feeding the hungry, curing the sick, and rescuing lost sheep. His body is supposed to be doing the same.” ...more
This title caught my eye in Libby, so I checked it out. When I started listening, I realized it was a Christian book, and COLOR ME SKEPTICAL, but ofteThis title caught my eye in Libby, so I checked it out. When I started listening, I realized it was a Christian book, and COLOR ME SKEPTICAL, but often Christian mental health advice ain’t great.
I decided to listen to it anyway, to see what I could glean from it, and I ended up mostly liking it. I have a few minor quibbles (and I skipped the chapter on dating anxiety since I’ve been married for almost 17 years…) but by and large I thought it had some helpful advice on replacing anxious thoughts and relying more on God.
He does specifically address counseling and medication in the conclusion, and when he thinks those are useful. He mentions medication as “controversial” which I find annoying, but then talks about people who genuinely need it, which is good!...more
Noel and I listened to this together. We both agreed we didn’t LOVE it, but it made us think about some things in a new way, and sparked some good carNoel and I listened to this together. We both agreed we didn’t LOVE it, but it made us think about some things in a new way, and sparked some good car conversations! ...more
I finished the library audiobook this morning and immediately ordered a print copy so could reread parts of it. This is a phenomenal exploration of atI finished the library audiobook this morning and immediately ordered a print copy so could reread parts of it. This is a phenomenal exploration of attachment science, from a therapist’s perspective, and how our attachment styles affect our ability to connect with God.
It’s a combo of an intense therapy session and a theological deep dive. Anyone who has ever questioned their relationship with God (or who in childhood was told “stop crying or I’ll give you something to cry about”) should read this.
Thanks to my husband Noel for recommending it to me — I HEARTILY endorse his recommendation. ...more
Goodness this was rough to read in some places (but I won’t go into specifics until after publication day per the publishers’ request, as Beth revealsGoodness this was rough to read in some places (but I won’t go into specifics until after publication day per the publishers’ request, as Beth reveals some very personal things).
But throughout the book her honesty, hilarity, and love for Jesus shine through. I love Beth on Twitter, and her down-home poetic style is even better in long form....more
Niequist muses about moving to NYC after a lifetime in the Midwest, and ruminates on marriage/faith/parenting in her mid-forties.
I’ll turn 40 in a fewNiequist muses about moving to NYC after a lifetime in the Midwest, and ruminates on marriage/faith/parenting in her mid-forties.
I’ll turn 40 in a few months, and we’ve now lived in our mountain town for 11 months after sixteen years in a desert city. The parallels feel striking; and I’m loving how well Niequist puts into words thoughts I’ve had this last year. Highly recommended if you’ve made a big change, or are thinking about it. ...more
For someone who’s read a ton of antiracist stuff, this is not super innovative.
But, it is full of practical, actionable steps that churches and indiviFor someone who’s read a ton of antiracist stuff, this is not super innovative.
But, it is full of practical, actionable steps that churches and individuals can take toward racial reconciliation. I think it could be a really interesting project for a church small group to take on!...more
I read this much more slowly than I normally read; taking time to mull over and re-listen to parts. I love Stabile's thoughtfulness, and how she uses I read this much more slowly than I normally read; taking time to mull over and re-listen to parts. I love Stabile's thoughtfulness, and how she uses the Enneagram to explain so many tics and quirks. I've been questioning my type lately, but after listening to this, I think I'm most like the type I originally thought I was....more
When he says that white evangelicals can see Jesus more clearly in a lion (Aslan) than they can in a Black man (ie white supremProfound and poignant.
When he says that white evangelicals can see Jesus more clearly in a lion (Aslan) than they can in a Black man (ie white supremacists not acknowledging the Imago Dei in Black people)…. OOOOF. ...more
This was phenomenal. As a Baptist preacher's kid who spent sooo much time of my teenage years fighting about 'submission' with my parents; I was thrilThis was phenomenal. As a Baptist preacher's kid who spent sooo much time of my teenage years fighting about 'submission' with my parents; I was thrilled to find clear historical and Christian precedent for my own egalitarian views.
It's always been a bit of an uncomfortable area for me -- I'm firmly an egalitarian, but there are 'those' verses in the Bible, so do I just gloss over those? As my friend Alisa put it in her awesome review of this book -- 'are some parts of the Bible less Bible-y than others?'
I'm happy to see Barr contextualize the Pauline passages often weaponized against women in a way that makes a ton of sense. Why have I never heard the context of Paul's Roman rhetorical training, and the comparison of 1 Corinthian passages to the Oppian Law? Oh wait... the patriarchy.
I have always found RHE's voice helpful in my own faith deconstruction/reconstruction. This book is no exception. I don't necessarily agree with all oI have always found RHE's voice helpful in my own faith deconstruction/reconstruction. This book is no exception. I don't necessarily agree with all of her takes on the Bible (I tend to think more of it is literal than she does), but I love how she explores the themes, and I love the variance from the "you either believe 100% or 0%" mentality I grew up with.
Although listening to the epilogue where she talks about her plans for faith instruction as her son grows up was so heartbreaking. I'm so sad for her children that they will be growing up without her. And sad for all of us that her voice of wisdom ended so early. ...more
Reading While Black was phenomenal! I don't read enough theology books to compare it to much; but I found McCaulley's work convincing and fascinating.Reading While Black was phenomenal! I don't read enough theology books to compare it to much; but I found McCaulley's work convincing and fascinating....more
This book is *perfect* before bed reading. Interesting, but not tooo interesting. I’ve been reading a chapter before bed here and there for a couple mThis book is *perfect* before bed reading. Interesting, but not tooo interesting. I’ve been reading a chapter before bed here and there for a couple months now. Funny, and occasionally insightful....more
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