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aiden_x's review
Author is very religious, not talking about facts but his feelings
revhoward's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
medium-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault and Abandonment
sandylovesbooks's review
3.0
I don't like reading books about God and what mankind believes about God. I have my own beliefs and most of the time they aren't the same as what churches believe. That's why I don't go to church. I've been wanting to read The Shack for a while now but this book came through the library where I work so I checked it out. To me most of the book is a no-brainer. Things I already believe. So this wasn't anything new and exciting for me. I gave it 3 stars because it was ok. I like some of the stories behind the "lies" and I like that the author makes it ok to believe other than what the outspoken say.
Like I said I have my beliefs and I don't try to convert people or shove my beliefs down other peoples throats. I was in Wal-Mart the other day with my daughter. And while she was trying to pick out some mayo I was approached by a woman who asked me about my walk with God. I guess I look like someone who is a Christian-type, you know, no tattoos (oh no!), no piercings other than earlobes, or other stereotypical outward signs, so I told her I was fine with my walk. She asked where, (not if) I go to church. I was honest and said I didn't but that I was good. Ok, I get that churches want to spread the word but, really, is it for the church or for God that they are doing this.
Anyway, off my rant, I liked this book but it wasn't more than a 3 star for me. I'm good where I am and I don't need a book or movie to convince me otherwise.
Like I said I have my beliefs and I don't try to convert people or shove my beliefs down other peoples throats. I was in Wal-Mart the other day with my daughter. And while she was trying to pick out some mayo I was approached by a woman who asked me about my walk with God. I guess I look like someone who is a Christian-type, you know, no tattoos (oh no!), no piercings other than earlobes, or other stereotypical outward signs, so I told her I was fine with my walk. She asked where, (not if) I go to church. I was honest and said I didn't but that I was good. Ok, I get that churches want to spread the word but, really, is it for the church or for God that they are doing this.
Anyway, off my rant, I liked this book but it wasn't more than a 3 star for me. I'm good where I am and I don't need a book or movie to convince me otherwise.
shannanh's review
3.0
While I agree with some of what was said, some of it I just could not co sign on.
chiom_ah's review
4.0
"And frankly, I don’t need a God who knows how to be alone. When I am in the middle of devastation and loss, I need a God who knows how to be with."
~Paul W. Young.
My friend had been asking me to read this book since we became friends. Why it took me so long to do so, I'd never known. But in this beautiful Lord's Year of Mirabella-Paulcia's Deconstruction and Reconstruction, I am forever grateful for this book.
Lies We Believe About God.
Each chapter begins with what Paul will call a lie we've believed about God. For most of them, I'd always known, not as lies but as questions. Questions that I've carried along for years.
In that way, I'd say, what this book has done is given me answers. Answers that let be give a sigh of satisfaction.
Another thing this book did, is to give me a view of God that is love. Love that is crazily unbelievable, without condemnation and that has become one of my pillars or philosophy of life. This has given me a new perspective to life.
The reason I love this book is that each chapter tears me away from a life of Gnostic Dualism. Further reminding me that God is with me. With me in Joys and suffering, in the negatives and positives.
And nothing can separate us from God's love, not even death(we always teach that death can).
God is with me, He's with the next person too. God is not apart from me. Or you.
In reading this book,
My view of God has been enlarged and deepened (In Paul Young's words).
~Paul W. Young.
My friend had been asking me to read this book since we became friends. Why it took me so long to do so, I'd never known. But in this beautiful Lord's Year of Mirabella-Paulcia's Deconstruction and Reconstruction, I am forever grateful for this book.
Lies We Believe About God.
Each chapter begins with what Paul will call a lie we've believed about God. For most of them, I'd always known, not as lies but as questions. Questions that I've carried along for years.
In that way, I'd say, what this book has done is given me answers. Answers that let be give a sigh of satisfaction.
Another thing this book did, is to give me a view of God that is love. Love that is crazily unbelievable, without condemnation and that has become one of my pillars or philosophy of life. This has given me a new perspective to life.
The reason I love this book is that each chapter tears me away from a life of Gnostic Dualism. Further reminding me that God is with me. With me in Joys and suffering, in the negatives and positives.
And nothing can separate us from God's love, not even death(we always teach that death can).
God is with me, He's with the next person too. God is not apart from me. Or you.
In reading this book,
My view of God has been enlarged and deepened (In Paul Young's words).
toribeck's review
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
If you find yourself in a place of questioning, doubting, deconstructing, whatever word you use — this is a great starting point.
I don't remember who recommended this book so when I picked it up to read it just a few days ago, I was immediately skeptical. It's not a book I had heard anything about but when I read on the cover that it was written by the same author as The Shack, I relaxed a bit.
Mind you, I had never read nor seen The Shack, but I was familiar with the controversy surrounding it. Someone I trust in theological discussions mentioned loving the movie so I felt like I could read this book and get something good out of it.
In fact, it was SO good. This is such a great starting place for someone questioning their faith. It strips away so many of the (false) assumptions we make about God and replaces them with truth. Definitely one of my favorites from this year.
I don't remember who recommended this book so when I picked it up to read it just a few days ago, I was immediately skeptical. It's not a book I had heard anything about but when I read on the cover that it was written by the same author as The Shack, I relaxed a bit.
Mind you, I had never read nor seen The Shack, but I was familiar with the controversy surrounding it. Someone I trust in theological discussions mentioned loving the movie so I felt like I could read this book and get something good out of it.
In fact, it was SO good. This is such a great starting place for someone questioning their faith. It strips away so many of the (false) assumptions we make about God and replaces them with truth. Definitely one of my favorites from this year.
wren_in_black's review
5.0
Read this book over time, maybe a chapter or two at a time, and let it sit with you. Really look into the questions this book asks and in turn the questions you would like to ask it.
Read the back pages, the list of scriptures and the letter form Bonhoeffer multiple times while reading this book, especially if you struggle with what Young has to say. Don't give up on it just because the reading may not be always comfortable.
There's enough sermon material in this book for a lifetime.
Read the back pages, the list of scriptures and the letter form Bonhoeffer multiple times while reading this book, especially if you struggle with what Young has to say. Don't give up on it just because the reading may not be always comfortable.
There's enough sermon material in this book for a lifetime.
oceanagottareademall's review
4.0
Very very interesting and thought-provoking. I love how W. P. Young writes. Several chapters I agreed with. Some I’m still thinking on.