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 Interesting November 16, 2009
Precious (TX, USA)
A very interesting book, somewhat like "The Shack", in the use of a "man" to get the point across. And the point: is that much of what's done in church today has nothing to do with having a relationship with Jesus.
 You really do want too...... October 31, 2009
Todd Ferrell (San Francisco)
Loved this book. It get's down to the brass tacks of everything that is wrong with the church today...yet helps us to realize that we don't throw the baby out with the bath water. We fix it and move on. God has called the church into existence and it's our responsibility to get our act together to get in line with Him.
Great work!!!
Todd Ferrell, President
The Evangelical Network
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 Good book, but doesn't deal with high risk folks October 19, 2009
ewias (Denver, CO)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book does a good job in addressing the failings of many institutional churches--others have added well thought out comments on this. My biggest compliant is that the authors fail to acknowledge that some people are too "weak" or "damaged" to trust God. I work with drug addicts and many of them need the stability and predictability that weekly church meetings provide as long as the meetings are non-judgmental. Yes, the premise that institutional churches manipulate their congregation is valid, but there are a lot of good churches out there. I am arguing that there is a place for established churches for people who want a sense of accountability to themselves and their families. If this makes them be better parents, citizens and follow the teachings, I don't see what the problem is.
An Unexpected Journey October 14, 2009
L. Olson (AZ)
"So You Don't Want to Go to Church Anymore" may not be a book that brings someone back to church, but it does challenge a person to restore their personal relationship with Father-God. Admittedly, I'm not a huge fan of novels, but I was unexpectedly drawn in after finishing the first chapter of this book. There are several profound sections that were worth high-lighting for a second reading. First recommended to me by my sister-in-law, I've passed the gift on to many others. It would be selfish not to share it! I'm especially glad that in subsequent editions, the publishers saw fit to change the authorship from the pen name, Jake Colsen, to the actual names of the co-authors, Wayne Jacobsen and Dave Coleman.
Well worth the read October 9, 2009
inthewings (Hampton Roads, VA)
This book helped with the realization that thoughts and feelings pondered for many years were not born of a disrespect or lack of faith, but were more an invitation by the Father to a vibrant and real faith based on a living, daily relationship with the Creator, Son, and Spirit. Having grown up in a mainline congregation where I failed to see the reality of a God who cared for me but saw instead how the organization was rife with hypocrisy, and came across more as a ritual gathering, than a place to realize and grow in a sincere relationship with the Trinity, I left in disappointment and frustration. Not that it was completely devoid of good people, but more it failed in meeting us where it was most needed in our personal lives. Years later I was drawn into the place where my soul longed to be, and my spirit was quickened to the reality of the Trinity. Unfortunately, the arms of religious organization with its tendency toward rituals, doctrines of men, and discouragement of personal relationship growth led to another bout of frustration and spiritual strangulation. Again, the Father in His faithfulness began to permeate that oppressive cloud drawing me to the place of relationship verses dogma. Recommended by a friend, Wayne Jacobsen's writings helped me to see that I was being drawn back to the right track and that the path I had diverted to was not the Father's chosen path for me.
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