Books You’ve Read

by Joshua Kagi 23 September 2008 105 views Comments

It’s been awhile since there’s been any discussion of note on Epinoia… I don’t know about you guys, but frankly, I’ve been missing this place and these people.

So, aside from my post yesterday, I thought I’d throw up a softball and ask a simple question of ya’ll to get us back into the groove…

What books have you read this Spring and Summer? What are your thoughts on them? Would you recommend any of them to us Epinoians? Finally, what should the next “group” book we read together be?

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anthony said:

Currently, I’m reading “Invading Secular Space - Strategies for Tomorrow’s Church” by Robinson & Smith. Pretty good read as it asks the question of why does the church continue to decline amid a myriad of initiatives. It also challenges the traditional leadership styles of the chief exec and insists that we move from hierarchical networks to a more apostolic approach. More can be said but right now I’m somewhere in the middle of the book. At this point, my opinion is it’s worth the time.

# 22 October 2008 at 12:43 pm

Catherine Amber said:

Hey y’all. I’ve been mssing this place to. I’ve been reading abook called “Deep Survival” subtext who lives, who dies and why. An interesting over view of people who do what some view as ‘extreme’ sports and others just normal activities (flying in a plane, etc…). I wouldn’t mind taking a more in depth look at the Shack.

McLaren has new book out. Anybody read it?

# 22 October 2008 at 7:42 pm

Nick Mosher said:

Hey everyone( whoever is still on here). Where is everyone? Is everyone just to busy to take 10 minutes to chat for a little bit on here? I’m just kidding. I’m just checking in and asking how everyone is doing, or correctly have been doing. Any who, I’m going to say I don’t read books. The last book I read and finished was a kids book in 8th grade. So unfortunately I don’t have a book to recommend, unless you want a kids book.

I’m just here to say we need ALL need to meet up sometime soon! I have been doing good. Got a little lost with myself over summer, but I’m back together and have never been better. For all who still reads this when I first wrote on here I was 14 years old. I wish I could see what I wrote. I’m going to be 17 next month. I’m not too excited. These past couple years have been crazy. For all you who can remember being a teenager, it is tough and it gets rough. I’m just getting all my hormones straightened out finally. I’m growing up and it feels good. I’d like to meet with you all again sometime and catch up

Nick

# 29 October 2008 at 2:21 am

anthony said:

I’d be up for a more in depth chat on The Shack. It might be worth a check on our calendars to possibly make this happen. If for nothing else just a time to check in. Anyone else?

# 29 October 2008 at 11:04 am

Angela Harms said:

Oh, yay! I’ve been coming back here wishing there was activity. Now I decided to check comments, and see that people are talking! Yay!

My husband and I are new to this thing, and wanting very much to connect with local emergent folk. In case someone’s curious, my recent story is here: http://lifelovefood.com/2008/i-have-a-confession/

As for the topic, I have just read Velvet Elvis, which, I’ll admit, along with some Noomas, is what made it possible for me to think in terms of being Christian. I have been very NOT-Christian for the past few decades. (Whole life, really.)

Now I’m reading Blue Like Jazz, and finding it difficult, but interesting.

If it means I can meet local followers of Jesus, I’m up for reading the Shack, or whatever!

P.S. We do not have a church, and invitations / recommendations are welcome.

Angela

# 31 October 2008 at 10:25 am

anthony said:

Hey Angela! Welcome to epinoia. We really need to get back into the swing of some lively discussion. I’m hoping so, at least.

# 31 October 2008 at 4:28 pm

Josiah said:

I’m reading “so you don’t want to go to church anymore?” It’s a great book by a guy who hangs out with the same guy who wrote “The Shack”.
Angela, you will love “Blue Like Jazz”. It’s a great read.

Off subject, I love the fall. It’s the time of year when the past year dies off, goes dormant, and in the spring new things can find their way to the surface. Also, have you noticed, that just before things die they are their most beautiful? It’s true. The leaves were so great this year. Orange, Yellow, Red, and then, their color fades, they fall to the ground, decompose and provide nutrients for next years growth. It’s actually quite spiritual.

# 2 November 2008 at 6:26 pm

Catherine Amber said:

Welcome Angela!

I agree Nick. It is time to have a gathering. But let’s see who gets elected to what first.

Vote for Rick!!

# 3 November 2008 at 9:40 pm

Catherine Amber said:

And Angela, I just read your story. Very cool. I resonate on many levels. I’ll ponder church suggestions.
I have been burned and blessed by that entity. I have some amazing pastoral type friends. I also have a few other relational experiences associated with church….
I love and am grateful for fellowship time. My friends of faith vary widely in terms of church associations or none at all. My personal favorite place for fellowship is at Allann Bro coffee shop on 5th St.
Maybe that is where Epinoia could reconnect with face time?

# 3 November 2008 at 9:48 pm

Angela Harms said:

I’m reading The Shack now, and liking it a lot more than I thought I would.

When’s the discussion?!

I keep wanting to start Jesus Wants to Save Christians, but I can’t seem to get it to the top of my list. Should I?

Angela

# 5 November 2008 at 7:40 pm

Josiah said:

I wonder whether the reason our church clubs don’t work well is because they don’t focus on teaching us to embrace the suffering Jesus but instead to focus on the “santa” Jesus, you know, I do this for you, you do that for me?

# 6 November 2008 at 8:14 am

Angela Harms said:

Josiah, Do you mean this?
“U behave, and I not burns u 4 all eternity. Deal?”

# 6 November 2008 at 4:40 pm

Joshua Kagi (author) said:

Angela, I’m glad that you’re enjoying the Shack. I too, enjoyed it much more than I anticipated. I’ve got a post in the works to prep people for a Shack discussion… with audio from a recent William Young (the author) talk on the book. From there we’ll discuss a date that will work for most epinoians.

I’m about a third of the way through Jesus Wants to Save Christians (Rob Bell’s newest book), and to this point, I’m a little disappointed. But, I’ll be sure to let you know how I feel about it.

# 7 November 2008 at 12:24 am

Angela Harms said:

The library just came through for me, with The Secret Message of Jesus (McLaren). I need that stuff, because I’m really new at thinking it’s safe to call myself a follower of Jesus. It’s still a little hard, being surrounded by… weird theology.

I mean, I’m walking down the street basking in God’s love, and appreciating Jesus and all that, and I’ll run into, I don’t know, a bumper sticker that says “Christians aren’t perfect, just forgiven.” And then all those demons jump up in front of me saying “See? You are fooling yourself.” (I always wonder if the fine print says, “And you’re not! Nya-nya!”)

I shouldn’t whine, though, because really, what I mostly notice is how much easier seeking God is now that I’m willing to let Jesus lead the way.

Was that off-topic? In my defense, I started with a book I’m reading. Anybody else read this one?

# 7 November 2008 at 9:27 am

barbara said:

I’d be down for going deeper in The Shack too — was it here, or on Rick’s blog, that Young joined in the conversation? Anyway, that would be good.

I am currently re-reading a couple of John Fischer books I love - and Fearless Faith is one and Twelve Steps for the Recovering Pharisee (Like Me!) is the title of the other. Both are excellent - he is a spiritual hero of mine, and if anyone would ever like to delve into those, I’d love that conversation too.

Soooo glad to find life still here - I’ve been so wrapped up in my own and in the election, I’ve been forgetting to check in here. Good to be back. WELCOME ANGELA.

# 7 November 2008 at 7:15 pm

Catherine Amber said:

Angela,

Let’s have coffee some time. I have read Secret Message, Shack and am currently reading Jesus wants to save christians. Josh, I am not too far into it, but it is lining up for me. If yany of you haven’t read Last Word by Mclaren, it might be good to go back to.

hey, Barbara, hope all is better-er in your world.

Cat

# 10 November 2008 at 9:43 pm

barbara said:

Cat - HI!!

My world is indeed “better-er”. I’ll drop you an email and catch you up.

hugs - barbara

# 11 November 2008 at 9:34 am

Angela Harms said:

Let’s all have coffee!

Are we morning people? Saturday at Brewed Awakening?

# 11 November 2008 at 12:33 pm

Catherine Amber said:

I don’t know if I can do this Saturday, but let’s talk!! Brewed Awakenings is my hands down favorite coffee place in this town!! I’ve got to get a handle on my kid’s schedule then I can get something on book. Coolness

# 11 November 2008 at 7:10 pm

Anthony Doheny said:

Let’s keep trying to hammer out a time to gather. What about a Sunday afternoon/early evening? And Brewed Awakening is cool!

# 21 November 2008 at 5:11 pm

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