Jesus Wants to Save Christians: A Manifesto for the Church in Exile by Rob Bell My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book was an interesting read, and fairly different from Bell's Velvet Elvis & Love Wins. It's more straight theology & less personal anecdote. He states early that he'll be taking a "New Exodus" …
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OK, so just who's the smart ass? Some roofing schmuck came to our door at lunch today and rang the doorbell. We have a no soliciting sign on our front door. I opened the door and he started a spiel about our needing a new roof, etc. I interrupted and pointing at the sign, said …
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Blue Like Jazz: Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality by Donald Miller My rating: 1 of 5 stars There seems to be a lot of dichotomous reviews regarding Donald Miller’s Blue Like Jazz. I have to admit, I have some mixed feelings. The book was certainly an open window into the author’s thoughts, his psyche if …
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A New Meme 1: Do you sleep with your closet doors open or closed? Closed. 2: Do you take the shampoos and conditioner bottles from hotel? No. I bring my own with me. 3: Do you sleep with your sheets tucked in or out? Out. I can't sleep unless my feet are sticking out from …
I've been writing a few diary excerpts from old diaries I recently found. I thought I'd copy one here from the summer of 1991. I had moved from Knoxville to Phoenix during the Bush 1 recession and I couldn't get a job. After getting kicked out of where I had been staying and literally relying …
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