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The Jesus I Never Knew
 

Jesus I Never Knew, The

by Philip Yancey

Who is Jesus to you? A spiritual superman or a revolutionary? And if you lived when He walked the earth, how would you have seen Him then? Philip Yancy takes an intimate look at Jesus' life - from His family and teachings to His death and resurrection. Your stereotypes will be challenged and your comfort zones eroded with startlingly fresh perspectives on the authentic Jesus and His sayings.... (read more)

Top tags: christian,  christian living,  jesus,  christianity,  theology (all tags)

Overview: Groups

Christian Fiction 322 books / 502 members / 1503 posts Who are your favorite authors?

Favorite types of fiction?

What authors have a Biblically based moral theme even if it is not specifically a Christian book? I'm thinking of Tolkien, Lewis, Chesterton.

Let's talk, explore, compare and share.
Spiritual Quest 170 books / 281 members / 139 posts
Spiritual Formation 207 books / 154 members / 917 posts This group is about Christian spiritual formation, and is focusing on those who want to talk and read about the Christian life and how we may participate with God in growth.
Can These Bones Live? Readers Circle 12 books / 9 members / 1 posts Pastor and Author Joshua A. McClure will discuss books that can change a way of life in the new book discussion group, Can These Bones Live? Readers Circle.

Each week members of this group, Can These Bones Live? Readers Circle, will share a valuable dose of wisdom, inspiration, and literary guidance. As a member of this group, please add to the shelf books that provide the much needed encouragement and empowerment sought by readers today.

If you have read a book that has changed your life, place the book and its review for all to see and explore. Who knows...the comments you leave today, may be the very ones that enriches another's life for years to come!


Question posed to the group and its members:
Is time running out on many churches today? Does the alarming and depressing knell of church doors closing foreshadow the inevitable demise of the contemporary church?

In his new book Can These Bones Live?, author Joshua A. McClure addresses the serious problem of the thousands of stagnant, declining, churches in North America.

Pastor McClure writes with passion and verve in recounting the miraculous story of what can happen to any congregation willing to (re) discover its first love. With eloquence and unfettered conviction, McClure reminds his readers that today’s church can once again be as vibrant, pulsating and energetic as the early church. Can These Bones Live? should be required reading. God’s affirmative answer for today is, “Yes! These bones can become living persons again.”

look forward to sharing this space with all Shelfarians who love books and the realize the power that literature has in shaping our lives and the lives of those around us.


Endorsement for the book titled--Can These Bones Live?

In Can These Bones Live? Pastor McClure writes with the heart of a shepherd and reminds us that a truly successful ministry is one that celebrates its humble dependence upon God at every step. In this day when all too often vision is little more than a marketing slogan, Pastor McClure reminds us that true vision must come through discerning prayer that peers into the very heart of God. Equally strong is his reminder that God-given vision certainly results in a ministry that focuses on the “least of these” and the “widows and orphans” in our midst. Reading this book is a good reminder that in God’s plan, faith calls us out of self and into the world with ministries of mercy.


Kent A. Eaton, PhD
Professor of Pastoral Ministry
Associate Dean
Bethel Seminary San Diego, CA
the holy Bible 26 books / 90 members / 68 posts Come to me all you who are weary and burdened, and i will give you rest.
(matthew 12 :28)
Lean On Me 24 books / 12 members / 24 posts "We all need somebody to lean on"have you ever thought about that song from Lutter Vandrous, he said when you are in trouble you can count on him, sometimes the world is more biblical than we christians. Jesus said to Peter "satan had wanted to seive you like a wheat but i have prayed for you that your faith may be strengthen so that when you go to your brethren you can strengthen them too" Jesus was saying to peter "peter as long as i can stand on my feet you will not fall, you will not die before your time, you will achieve your purpose on earth, oh what a speech no wonder when Jesus failed in strength to carry His cross to calvary someone came to help him, he couldn't have made it alone because he was tied, am tied you are tied we are all tied we need some one to lean on, are you a pastor, a minister of the gospel, youth leader God has entrusted people into your hands let us turn them from zeros into heros, do you remember the Adullam crowd and how they came to David as zeros and later he made them heros, come and join me and lets share ideas and see how we can transform lives and carry people on our shoulders just as Jesus did.
www.lighthousechurchinc.org 24 books / 165 members / 23 posts Check out the website www.lighthousechurchinc.org each week. Let me know what you think. Anyone is welcome to join this group. Happy Holidays and God bless!
Women of Faith 66 books / 140 members / 3324 posts The mission of this inter-denominational group is to provide a forum for developing friendships between Christian women. Because it is a private group, it is a place of refuge where we can talk about anything that is on our hearts: what it means to be a woman, contemporary matters of faith, the world ... anything! While we love our neighbors of other faiths, this is not a place to debate religion.

We will also be reading a book as a group every two months and will hopefully have a lively discussion. We will alternate between God-honoring fiction and non-fiction and select bestselling books from both the mainstream and Christian circles. This is a democracy, so I will will not be choosing the books... we will vote on them as a group.

If you'd like to join our little group, please send me a message! Also, feel free to invite your friends!
Christian Beliefs 108 books / 132 members / 1242 posts This group is devoted to Bible study, the discussion of issues that we face today as Christians, and the sharing of our personal relationships with God.

We understand that there will be different denominations here, and therefore different opinions.

There will be respect shown to each of us, and there will be no debating as to whether the Bible is right or wrong. God's Holy Word is not meant to be argued over. It is the guide by which we live, and shows us that we should apply God's word to our daily life.

This is a Christian discussion group, and welcomes everyone. But, please, if your intention is to join in our discussions so that you can bash what we believe as Christians, or to argue over the Bible..... then this is not the group for you.

John 3:16

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

The Resurrection of Jesus

Luke 24:7

Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.
Praying Life 39 books / 71 members / 73 posts This group is to share books on prayer and to pray for one another. Please feel free to leave a prayer request should you have a prayer need. Prayer changes all things! Blessings, His lamb
A Well Watered Garden 63 books / 79 members / 741 posts This is a private group, by invitation only.
1. This is a Christ exalting group.
2. This is a non-denominational, inter-denominational group, but its members must be believing Christians, see Romans 10: 9-10.
3. If a member believes another member is "astray" in their beliefs first pray about it and then second follow Galations 6: 1-6 as a guide.
4. Remember we are to be representatives of Christ Jesus in what we say, in how we act, and also react.
5. God does not need us to argue His case before others.
6. This group should be a place of encouragement, growth, and of Christian love. 7. This group was made private by request of others in the Shelfari community that felt the need to have a safe place, we forget there are many Christian's that are going through some kind of a crisis, or maybe even abuse in their lives, and they just want to be in a safe and welcome place. Thank you.
Christian Women of Character 103 books / 365 members / 1417 posts My group will be for persons that love God, have gone through some of life's fiery trials and yet continue to hold firm to their Christian Conviction... They themselves are writing and reading about God's faithfulness.
BELIEVERS LOVEWORLD INC. 72 books / 352 members / 598 posts GIVING YOUR LIFE A MEANING...
This is a place where we share GODS LOVE..Reaching out with PEACE and HOPE....Making plain GODS plan for all...
Come join this one BIG FAMILY...come one... come all...theres no difference in our midst...all we know is a Life of Giving...LOVE IS SHED ABROAD IN OUR HEARTS......

BELIEVERS LOVEWORLD...BUILDING A HAPPIER WORLD WITH LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Edgy Christian Fiction lovers 207 books / 475 members / 340 posts This group will specifically discuss the latest edgy Christian fiction so we might recommend books to each other and discover new authors. I'd like to focus on the gritty, real-life tragedies and events that many people experience, and also highlight books that illustrate this type of content.
IT'S ALL ABOUT JESUS! 45 books / 253 members / 238 posts non denominational born again christians, loves Jesus, longing & enjoying the fellowship of Holy Spirit, faithful witnesses of God's goodness & grace; seeks deliverance; looking for a miracle, prepares for the marriage supper of the Lamb. A place to glorify & praise God; share testimonies, struggles, answered prayers, blessings & wonderful revelations. ALL ABOUT JESUS!

Eph 3: 14For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15from whom his whole family[a] in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. 20Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen


NOTE: We strictly discourage pointles debates that cast doubts & unbelief towards the Lord Jesus. Let's respect the purpose of the site. God bless you all...
Theology Forum 81 books / 369 members / 2505 posts Theology, in Christianity, the systematic study of the nature of God and God's relationship with humanity and with the world. Although other religions may be said to have theologies, this is a matter of controversy within, for instance, Judaism, which holds that God is unknowable. This forum will therefore confine itself to Christian theology.
[br/ This forum is NOT used to argue the validity of the Bible and the Christian faith, or to support false doctrines or the theologies of other belief systems. Instead, it's a forum of like-minded believers of Christ to discuss Biblical and Christian Theology in a friendly, non-threatening, environment.
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