***Warning: If modern church culture makes perfect sense to you, and you always fit in seamlessly, don't read this. As for the rest of us…*** While American church culture (and American culture at large) seems largely designed for the extroverted, it's estimated that half of the American population is introverted,...
***Warning: If modern church culture makes perfect sense to you, and you always fit in seamlessly, don't read this. As for the rest of us…***
While American church culture (and American culture at large) seems largely designed for the extroverted, it's estimated that half of the American population is introverted, and they're often left wondering how, even if, they fit in the kingdom of God. As one of them, popular radio host Brant Hansen brings news. It's wonderful, refreshing, and never-been-said-this-way-before *good* news.
In his unique style, Hansen looks to answer questions that millions of people carry with them each day:
* If I don't relate to God as emotionally as others do, is something wrong with me? * How does one approach God, and approach faith, when devoid of the "good feelings" that seem to drive so much of evangelical church culture? * How does God interact with those who seem spiritually numb? * Is the absence of faith-based emotion a sign of that God has moved on or was never there? * What if we aren't good at talking to people about our faith, or good at talking to people at all? * What if I'm told I'm too analytical, that I "think too much"? * Where does a person who suffers from depression fit in the kingdom? Is depression a sure sign of a lack of faith?
This book is good news for people who are desperately looking for it. (And for their loved ones!)
It's also for those who want to believe in Jesus, but inwardly fear that they don't belong, worry that don't have the requisite emotion-based relationship with God, and are starving for good news.
*Blessed Are the Misfits* is going to generate discussion, and lots of it. It's simultaneously highly provocative and humbly personal. It's also leavened with a distinct, dry, self-effacing humor that is a hallmark of Hansen's on-air, writing, and public speaking style.
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***Warning: If modern church culture makes perfect sense to you, and you always fit in seamlessly, don't read this. As for the rest of us…*** While American church culture (and American culture at large) seems largely designed for the extroverted, it's estimated that half of the American population is introverted,...
***Warning: If modern church culture makes perfect sense to you, and you always fit in seamlessly, don't read this. As for the rest of us…***
While American church culture (and American culture at large) seems largely designed for the extroverted, it's estimated that half of the American population is introverted, and they're often left wondering how, even if, they fit in the kingdom of God. As one of them, popular radio host Brant Hansen brings news. It's wonderful, refreshing, and never-been-said-this-way-before *good* news.
In his unique style, Hansen looks to answer questions that millions of people carry with them each day:
* If I don't relate to God as emotionally as others do, is something wrong with me? * How does one approach God, and approach faith, when devoid of the "good feelings" that seem to drive so much of evangelical church culture? * How does God interact with those who seem spiritually numb? * Is the absence of faith-based emotion a sign of that God has moved on or was never there? * What if we aren't good at talking to people about our faith, or good at talking to people at all? * What if I'm told I'm too analytical, that I "think too much"? * Where does a person who suffers from depression fit in the kingdom? Is depression a sure sign of a lack of faith?
This book is good news for people who are desperately looking for it. (And for their loved ones!)
It's also for those who want to believe in Jesus, but inwardly fear that they don't belong, worry that don't have the requisite emotion-based relationship with God, and are starving for good news.
*Blessed Are the Misfits* is going to generate discussion, and lots of it. It's simultaneously highly provocative and humbly personal. It's also leavened with a distinct, dry, self-effacing humor that is a hallmark of Hansen's on-air, writing, and public speaking style.
Blessed Are the Misfits: Great News For Believers Who Are Introverts, Spiritual Strugglers, Or Just Feel Like They're Missing Something$30.99
Koorong code480527
ISBN9780718096311
Pages256
PublisherThomas Nelson Publishers
Publication date11 April 2018
Dimensions15 x 140 x 215mm
Weight0.249kg
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""""Repentance is not an emotion,"""" wrote Eugene Peterson. """"It is not feeling sorry for your sins. It is a decision. """"\\r\\nEmotions are very human. But faithfulness, in spite of emotion, and in the absence of emotion, is beautiful. Faithfulness is a real fruit of the Spirit. And when we get to see it in action, it is breathtaking, at least to me. \\r\\n- Blessed Are The Misfits, Brant Hansen\\r\\n\\r\\nThis is an excellent book that really cuts the through the language and hype of mainstream institutionalized Christianity and gets at the heart of what being a follower of Christ really means. Instead of cookie cutter Christians who follow the script, Brant identifies the emptiness this incorrect pattern creates in the souls of those who try to live this life. Following Jesus is not about the emotional highs and experiences but daily committing to him and leaning on him in all the struggles of life - in faith knowing that he is there, for eternity!\\r\\n\\r\\nMy main criticism is this. Early on in the book Brant gives a brief bio of his life, but becomes annoyingly fixated on his 'aspie' label. Thankfully this is dropped rather quickly, as he misplaces his faith issues on his syndrome. Many people can identify with the insecurities and lack of faith reassurance that he brings up, without constantly being defined by a label. \\r\\n
