Reviews by Ian McLaren
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Tithing
On 2/8 Ian McLaren wrote: Tithing: Test Me In This is the latest title in the Ancient Practices Series (Phyllis Tickle, ed.). Lauren and I have quite enjoyed the other books in this series, and have been challenged to incorporate the ancient practices into our modern lives. This book, however, doesn’t come close to reaching the level of the previous ... tithing by douglas leblanc
The Voice New Testament
On 1/22 Ian McLaren wrote: The Voice – a product of Thomas Nelson Publishers and Ecclesia Bible Society – is a new scriptural translation project as put together by Pastor Chris Seay who, over the past 15 years or so, has sought to capture and celebrate the Bible as narrative; rather than looking at the Bible as a collection of ... Hear The Voice
The Gospel According to Lost
On 12/31 Ian McLaren wrote: On October 2nd, 2004, the world was introduced to 47 survivors of Oceanic Flight 815. Through the course of five unbelievable seasons, LOST has developed an incredibly faithful following of viewers who, each week, tune in to see the collective and individual stories of these castaways – and the island that they landed on – ... the gospel according to LOST by chris seay
The Liturgical Year
On 11/21 Ian McLaren wrote: The Liturgical Year is the latest in the excellent ‘Ancient Practices Series’ edited by Phyllis Tickle. Writing from a very Catholic perspective, Joan Chittister outlines this rich yet often overlooked Christian practice, the “year that gives meaning to every other year.” From the two great ... The Liturgical Year by Joan Chittister
The Search for God and Guinness
On 10/15 Ian McLaren wrote: The subject of the adult beverage has often been quite contentious in Christian circles. In his ‘biography of the beer that changed the world’, Stephen Mansfield addresses the topic within the context of a world wherein beer has played a prominent role and has often been embraced - in moderation ... The Search for God and Guinness
Real Church
On 8/9 Ian McLaren wrote: “Church as I know it usually leaves deep parts of me dormant, unawakened, and untouched. I don’t much like going. So, what now?” Larry Crabb, leading Christian counselor, author, Bible teacher, seminar speaker and founder and director of New Way Ministries has a problem – he ... real church by larry crabb