Readings 10.15-12.15.12

Father Fiction by Donald Miller

 

I have been wrestling with the question of how to help young men engage with their faith for the past year or two. This was another good read by Miller. I enjoy his style of writing and insights about life, faith and manhood. I can't say that it has led to an explosion of ideas about how to help students experience God but I did appreciate that Miller seems to find the place between the extremes of Christian masculinity.

 

Radical by David Platt

 

This book felt a little like Irresistible Revolution take two with fewer stories. However I can see why it was so popular. It communicates a clear, compelling call that challenges mainstream Christian culture to move away from a tiresome life of pseudo-faith.

 

 

This Ordinary Adventure by Christine and Adam Jeske

 

This book is written by a close friend. And I found that reading a book written by someone you know well is a totally different reading experience. I would and have recommended this book to anyone who finds themselves in a bit of a faith/life funk and looking for creative ways out. Whether or not you can relate to the life that the Jeske's have lived so far, their example should prompt your own creative ideas. I have to admit that my narcissistic side was a little disappointed that I did not make a literary guest appearance. Maybe next time. 



Films #10-12 - if I had a film fest 'Beauty, Hope, Justice and Redemption'

#10 - A Separation is an interesting look at justice, relationships and loyalty in a non-US cultural context.

#11 - Exit Through the Gift prompts questions like 'what is art?', 'Is this guy for real?', 'What is art worth?' and 'Where does street art fit into the art world?', etc. However this is not as much an idea film as it is just really entertaining.

#12 - The Forgiveness in Blood is about a family caught up in a blood fued. How does the sins of past generations influence the next generation? Can peace be found? How does faith influence the culture?