Bill Bishop: The Big Sort: Why the Clustering of Like-Minded America Is Tearing Us Apart
Enlightening for both culture and ministry (****)
Ken Follett: World Without End
Great and much anticipated follow-up to "Pillars of the Earth". (*****)
N.T. Wright: Simply Christian: Why Christianity Makes Sense
Great book. (*****)
Henri J. M. Nouwen: Way of the Heart
Who would have thought that a bunch of guys in the desert would have a cure for the burbs. (****)
J. K. Rowling: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7)
It was really fun. I couldn't put it down and am sad it is over. (*****)
N. T. Wright: Paul for Everyone: Romans: Chapters 1-8 (for Everyone)
This is one of a great series. Every Christian household should own the whole set. (*****)
Danny Meyer: Setting the Table: The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business
A good metaphor for the witness of the church. (****)
P.D. James: The Murder Room
Nobody does mystery any better than James. (*****)
Double Banjo Bluegrass Spectacular
Tony Trischka: Double Banjo Bluegrass Spectacular
Now that I have my Hartford banjo, I'm listening to more players. This is a great cd. Lots of great players accompany Trischka. It doesn't bore me in the least. Plus he plays a Hartford on some cuts. (*****)
Seeing Things
Jakob Dylan: Seeing Things
I just like it! (****)
Joni Mitchell: Shine
Very thoughtful and evocative. Love the new version of Big Yellow Taxi (****)
Bruce Springsteen: The Seeger Sessions
Springsteen brings a raw power to these tried and true tunes. (*****)
Leif Ove Andsnes: Grieg: Lyric Pieces
A dear friend gave this to me. I'm more understanding of Lewis's affection for "northernness" than ever before. (*****)
Tommy Emmanuel: The Mystery
The one vocal on this cd is worth the price. Well, Tommy's playing ain't bad either! (*****)
Bob Dylan: Modern Times
Dylan at his iconoclastic best. But wait, how can an icon be iconoclastic? That is unless the essence of his iconography is being inconoclastic...hmmm... (*****)
David Wilcox: Vista
I'm enjoying this immensely. The song "Good Man" challenges the religiously self-righteous. "Miracle" asks us to consider that though we keep asking for one, the "miracle" is among us already. (*****)
David Wilcox: Out Beyond Ideas
The description on the website calls it 'esoteric'. I find Wilcox intriguing. My favorite song is "You Who Knew Me". Check it out. (****)
Caedmon's Call: In the Company of Angels II
You'll enjoy Caedmon's Call new worship cd. After getting a pre-release cd, I have enjoyed many of the songs and look forward to using a few in worship. (****)
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It's not often I get to do this, but I want to compliment Rick Warren for the diverse group that Saddleback Church has invited to their HIV/AIDS conference this week. He's taking a lot of flak, but it is for doing the right thing. I want to encourage Saddleback Church to be as open on other topics as well, and truly be a place for the larger community to engage in problem solving on a major scale.
Blessings.
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May your knowledge and experience of the riches of God’s grace, abundantly lavished on us through the gift of His Son as our Savior and King, warm your souls and brighten your days through this holiday season. Merry Christmas! -bill
Posted by:Bill | December 25, 2006 at 02:12 PM
I'm surprised to see such an outpouring of affection for Dr. Warren. I'd like to see some more consistent blogging on this issue please.
Posted by:Philip | December 20, 2006 at 01:44 PM
I think it's great too that Saddleback is responding to the global crisis. I'm not too informed on what they're doing, but I heard that their focus is on AIDS in Africa. Given their size, I'm sure they can do tremendous work in that regard. Do you know if they're caring for those who are suffering from AIDS in America too?
Posted by:Chris | December 03, 2006 at 11:27 PM
I find it interesting Barack Obama is in the group.
Posted by:Carter | December 02, 2006 at 03:17 PM