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Al L

Al L

I'm a 50-something guy continually discovering the joys of growing up. In many ways, maturity is highly over-rated, but I do find myself endeavoring to grow into a more accurate reflection of Christ. I'm finding that God is using books, friends, sermons, etc. to continually bombard me with His desire to take my attention away from the... more »
  • Victoria, BC, Canada
  • member since April 6 2008

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  • A. Michaelson

    A. Michaelson says

    Hi, Al. I’m the author of The Sandal Maker, a new novel about the public ministry of Jesus from a unique point of view, a little controversial at times. It’s a story that will take you on a fascinating journey in first century Galilee. A “must read” for those on a spiritual quest. You can read reviews at Amazon.com. I’m including here the publisher's notes. Let me know what you think.


    Book Description:
    Caleb, an elderly Jew, leaves the safety of his home in Cana on a mission to find a man he believes is in Jerusalem. Miriam, Caleb’s only remaining child, accompanies him disguised as a boy. In the desolation of the war struck Galilean countryside, father and daughter risk their lives to journey south on the Jordan River trail. As they walk, Caleb intrigues Miriam with a captivating story of his youth that will change her future destiny. A story of a time forty years prior when he became a sandal maker in order to observe a man some called the Miracle Worker. Caleb secretly kept notes of the events he saw and heard as he followed the crowds. With his objective, skeptical point of view, he reveals the fascinating ministry of the one he called the “Master.” Heart pounding perils and the threat of death endanger the two travelers, but nothing could foretell the fate awaiting them in Jerusalem!

    From the Publisher
    A. Michaelson's new novel, The Sandal Maker, takes the reader on a fascinating journey back to the year 70 A.D. in worn torn Palestine. The author creatively weaves two stories together, one in the present, the other in the past. Heartwarming, enlightening and tragic, The Sandal Maker paints a portrait of one man's life and his involvement in how the gospel came to be.

    posted 1 month ago. ( send a note )
  • Peter Walker

    Peter Walker says

    This is a great site Al - found it thanks to your blog.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • cabbotstrail

    cabbotstrail says

    Hi Al... I agree... I like this better than the widget on facebook. And I would also agree with want Todd wrote. "Generous Orthodoxy" and "the Story We Find Ourselves In" is where I would suggest to start with McLaren. Some of my other favourites over the past couple of year also include: "Irresistible Revolution" by Shane Clairbourn; 2 books by Robert Lewis "The Church of Irresistible Influence" and "Cultural Shift"; you might also like "The Word on the Street" by 2 amazing profs Saunders & Campbell; "Story" and "Sailing Between the Stars" by Steven James; I also love Eugene Peterson's writing ... my favourites are "A Long Obedience in the Same Direction," "Subversive Spirituality," "Living the Resurrection," "Eat this Book," "The Jesus Way," and "Christ Plays in Ten Thousand Places"; I also like Steve Chalke "The Lost Message of Jesus" and "The Intelligent Church." If you want to borrow any of these let me know... I have gotten quite the library over the past several years.

    I've started "Simply Christian"by NT Wright and "The Shape of Things to Come" by Frost and Hirsch but haven't gotten around to really finishing them. I also picked up "Surprised by Hope" by NT Wright and I haven't even started that one yet.

    What are you reading right now?

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )


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