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unChristian book review a huge success @ LGF

The unChristian book review at the LGF Salem Campus was a huge success last night.  We cooked out hamburgers and hot dogs and had a great time of fellowship. Jennifer Green did a fantastic job facilitating the book review and we had an awesome discussion of a the book.

This was our fourth book review.  I'm so looking forward to our next one!

This Sunday we will be praying for all students going back to school at the LGF Salem Campus.  It will be a powerful service.

gaj

unChristian

When I was in my twenties my feelings toward what the church had become was the same as many of those under 29 today.  At one point in my early twenties I vowed to never step foot in one again. 

I ran from God to try to avoid the call on my life, but God wouldn't leave me alone.  He kept calling me to make a difference.  He spoke to my heart over and over again "you can either be a part of the problem or you can use your life to make a difference."  Finally, at the age of 28, I accepted the call of God on my life to make a difference in my day and be a part of the solution instead of part of the problem.

Some months back, I received a free book to read from the publisher when it was released.  The name caught my attention.  As I read unChristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks about Christianity... and Why It Matters,  I was constantly reminded of my feelings toward the church when I was in my twenties and how God used those negative feelings as a catalyst to use my life in bringing much needed change.   That is why I do what I do today.

I think every person in the US that claims to be Christian, should read the book.  If you are a parent or grandparent of children or grandchildren that are under the age of 29 and wonder why they don't want to have anything to do with the church today, this book will be eye opening and hopefully life changing  for you.

Our next LGF book review at the LGF Salem Campus will be on this book, August 27th.  LGF'ers in Salem are reading it and will come together for food, fellowship and a time of discussing the book.

I've been in this long enough to realize that this book is not going to make everyone in the church world happy, but I think it is right on and a much needed read for all that are considered to be Christian.  

If you have read the book, what did it speak to you?

gaj

why read?

Why bother to read when you can get it all electronically? Click and find out why reading is good for your brain. 

So let's sound off.  What is the title and author of the last good book you have finished reading?  I may want to read it.

For me?  Check out the left hand column of my blog and see what I'm currently reading and some of my favorite reads outside of the Bible.

gaj

unChristian quote

There is nothing more powerful than the Christian life lived out in obedience; there is nothing worse than a flat, self-righteous form of faith that parades around in Christian clothes. ~ David Kinnaman, from the book, unChristian, p.83.

And I say "right on!"

I'm getting into this book and I'm feeling another LGF Book Review night coming on at the Loving God Fellowship Salem campus.  The last LGF Book Review night we had on The Shack was awesome.

What do you say on the above quote from unChristian?

gaj

the shack

My friend, Jenni Clayville, turned me on to The Shack.  I bought the book and took it to read on a plane trip back east.  I could not put it down and I highly recommend it.

On May 30th, we are going to do what we call an LGF Book Review on it at the www.LovingGodFellowship.org Salem Campus. 

This is how it works:

• Everyone reads the book.
• We meet at LGFers Dale and Becky Wilson's house at 6:30 PM on May 30th.
• Everyone brings finger foods and their favorite 1 liter of soda.
• We fellowship and discuss the book together until 8:30 PM.

I love LGF Book Reviews!

gaj

The Events of the Last Supper

When most in our world today are reminded of “The Last Supper”, they picture in their mind the painting by artist Leonardo Da Vinci which received more attention in our day by the fictional book and movie, The Da Vinci Code.  The 15 by 29 foot painting portrays the reactions of the twelve Christ followers as they are told by Jesus that one of them would betray Him.

The events at the last supper tell us much about Jesus and His relationship with us today.  Read more....

gaj

Harry Potter

Below are some good links concerning Harry Potter.

Why We Like Harry Potter by Christianity Today.

Redeeming Harry Potter by Christianity Today's Movie.Com.

'Potter V'-- The Trouble with Harry by Dr. Ben Witheringon of Asbury Theological Seminary.

Matt Singley's blog entry titled "Harry Potter".

I went and saw the movie on Friday with my family and thought it was the best one yet.  I've seen all five and have read the first three books.   

gaj

Mad Church Disease

My friend Anne Jackson is writing a book titled Mad Church Disease and you are needed to be a part of it.  She is seeking to survey 5,000 people and use the input in the book.  Please take a minute of your time to click and take the survey. 

I'm excited about personally being a part of this book and reading the finished product when Anne completes it.

Thanks for your willingness to be a part!

gaj