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This is a book for people who want God without the guff - showing that it's possible to ditch religion, but keep the faith.
In the course of his work as a vicar, Dave Tomlinson meets lots of people who describe themselves as 'not good enough' to be a Christian, thinking that faith involves going to church a lot, or believing in a list of strange things, or following certain rules. But being a Christian isn't about any of that - and actually, following Jesus is a lot easier, and more fun, than most people think...
In this handbook to Christianity for people who describe themselves as spiritual but not necessarily religious, Dave sketches out some key practices for how to be a 'bad' Christian, including how to talk to God without worrying about prayer, how to read the Bible without turning off your brain, and how to think with your soul rather than trying to follow rules. With beautiful illustrations from artist Rob Pepper, this is an accessible, light-hearted book, but one with a powerful invitation: to be the person you've always wanted to be, following a God you've always hoped is on your side.
Author
Dave Tomlinson
Book Format
Paperback
Publisher
John Murray Press
Published
August 2013
Weight
172g
Page Count
240
Dimensions
12.8 x 19.6 x 1.8 cm
ISBN
9781444703832
ISBN-10
1444703838
Eden Code
4069046
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Author/Creator: Dave Tomlinson
ISBN: 9781444703832
Publisher: John Murray Press
Release Date: August 2013
Weight: 172g
Dimensions: 12.8 x 19.6 x 1.8 cm
Eden Code: 4069046
10 years ago
Honest, intelligent, articulate, insightful and with an air of urbane wisdom this book really shines for me. I can see it stinging some because it is not for those Christians that honestly believe they are on the right track but rather for those Christians that aren't sure they are on track at all - and yet are there walking the talk more than perhaps many others might be.
This book shines in a way that others don't because it highlights the fact that Christ came for sinners, that he ate with sinners, mixed with sinners and was an outsider of his time - as were many other folks we meet in the Bible. Tomlinson excels at showing that in order to be good Christians we do in effect walk the edges of being 'Bad' Christians in the eyes of some religious people, but when we do this we become better people. We live with the heart of Christ and we act with the wisdom of the Spirit, reaching out and including those who others might reject, ourselves included!
Above all it's an easy to read and understand book that's about being a real Christian, a Christian that at the heart of it might not be perfect, might even be bad in some ways, but one who is committed, engaged and walking their faith despite all of this. It's a book that opens Christianity to those outside it, on the fringes of it and just as importantly to those already inside it. A brilliant book and one perfect for any seeker or those looking to better understand their own faith from the inside out.
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