Comments on: Jesus Lives, by Sarah Young

By: Quilly

Quilly — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:50:16 +0000

Barbara — as I told Melli, the book was given to me to read and review. If I’d looked at it in the book store, I likely never would have purchased it.

By: Quilly

Quilly — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:48:22 +0000

Melli — my computer does that all the time, too! And had this book not been given to me, I never would have bought it, although I do think if someone wanted to use it for a study guide they could.

I loved Kabul 24. There was so much cultural information — so different and yet the same as what the news gives us. And the authors didn’t sensationalize. They just presented facts. The bad guys had some good in them, the good guys had some bad — real people in a real life drama.

By: Quilly

Quilly — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:44:14 +0000

Melli — thanks. I just scratched, “The Shack” off my “to read” list.

By: Barbara H.

Barbara H. — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:35:24 +0000

This sounds interesting, though I would have the same reservations you have about phrasing things as if Jesus said them and taking passages out of context. But it sounds like, as you said, she did a good job and it would offer food for thought if read with discernment. .-= Barbara H.´s last blog ..Favorite books read in 2009 =-.

By: Melli

Melli — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:58:25 +0000

Oyyyyy! My computer just submitted my comment when I wasn’t done typing it! Sheeeeesh! Anyway… I don’t think I’ll be getting this book. I AM however about half way through Kabul 24! I’m really enjoying it. I’ve had Luz the last 3 days so doing ANYTHING is a bit out of the question… especially reading or blogging! LOL!

By: Melli

Melli — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:55:12 +0000

I definitely do NOT like it when people put words in Jesus mouth! That bothered me about The Shack .-= Melli´s last blog ..Waving Bye-bye To Oughts! =-.

By: Quilly

Quilly — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 09:59:57 +0000

Jingle — I totally agree! Thanks for stopping by.

By: Quilly

Quilly — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 09:59:26 +0000

Karen — I had that same struggle with WWJD.

By: Quilly

Quilly — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 09:58:30 +0000

Hope — you’re welcome. Come back anytime.

By: Quilly

Quilly — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 09:58:04 +0000

Linda — I like the book, but I don’t think it would be a wise choice for somebody not well versed in the Bible.

By: Quilly

Quilly — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 09:57:26 +0000

Dr. John — I read several reviews of this book after posting my own, and a good many people feel this way.

By: jingle

jingle — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 07:39:24 +0000

What a lovely interpretation about Jesus and people’s faith in him…

Humor is part of your life,
I am on the same boat with you on this:)
Laugh more, be happier, healthier, and
life becomes more enjoyable!
.-= jingle´s last blog ..What Do You Think Of Water? =-.

By: kcinnova

kcinnova — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 03:30:28 +0000

Your review (well done!) reminds me of the WWJD movement. While there certainly are times when we can know without a doubt what Jesus would do in whatever situation we find ourselves in, there are plenty of other times when we just don't know. And I am wary of anyone telling me otherwise, especially when supporting Bible verses are taken away from their original context. .-= kcinnova´s last blog ..Thematic Photographic: Feet =-.

By: Hope

Hope — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 01:29:41 +0000

Got your post over at Hope Radio. While I can’t say I have a particularly religious life and my faith is still at present, I did like what you had to say about gifts. I think you are right. Thanks for taking the time to offer your insight.

By: Mocha with Linda

Mocha with Linda — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:32:28 +0000

Excellent review, Quilly! I loved reading your thoughts on the book. I would have some of the same reservations that you do!
.-= Mocha with Linda´s last blog ..Random Dozen – Au revoir 2009! =-.