The Irresistible Revolution: Living as an Ordinary Radical

The Irresistible Revolution: Living as an Ordinary Radical
by Shane Claiborne

Andreas van Rooyen‘s review

Jan 03, 16  ·  edit

it was amazing

** spoiler alert ** This is one of the best and worst books I read last year. The book is contradictory, because it confronts us with what the New Testament suggests as ways of living and then asks the question, “So why aren’t you living this way? Are you stealing form those you are supposed to help?”. The book gives quite a few helpful hints and insights on living like a Christian, it is a dangerous book for the youth to read. They just might start living the way Christians should and then we are in trouble. I think churches would be a different place if all pastors were required to read this.

Toxic Charity: How Churches and Charities Hurt Those They Help (And How to Reverse It)

Toxic Charity: How Churches and Charities Hurt Those They Help (And How to Reverse It)
by Robert D. Lupton

Andreas van Rooyen‘s review

Jan 03, 16  ·  edit

it was amazing

Read from December 14 to 23, 2015

** spoiler alert ** Horribly good book that gives a new perspective on what is meant by charity and what we do in the name of charity. I would recommend this book for any and all who want to help people, who want to start an outreach program and all churches that want to have an impact on society.
the author forces you to review why you do what you do to help others, and if you really want to help others, or just get a high because you can tell others you did good.

The Last Disciple

The Last Disciple
by Hank Hanegraaff, Sigmund Brouwer (Goodreads Author)

Andreas van Rooyen‘s review

Jan 03, 16  ·  edit

it was amazing

Great book! Gives life to characters that one encounters in the bible and tells a story, that while just a story makes you wish it was real.
While there are many Christian fiction books that are only meant for those who like soppy romance or pain and suffering, this is a book that draws in any readers who like adventure and want to find out what life might have been like in New Testament times.

Christianity After Religion: The End of Church and the Birth of a New Spiritual Awakening

Christianity After Religion: The End of Church and the Birth of a New Spiritual Awakening
by Diana Butler Bass

Andreas van Rooyen‘s review

Jan 02, 16  ·  edit

I really liked it.

A great book that explores how Christianity has changed. It helped me with many questions and gives me hope for the faith.

The books title draws one in. It makes on wonder how Christianity can go on, if Religion dies. When I bought the book it was literally just because I wanted to find out what on earth she meant with the title, I was Impressed. The book delves into our preconceptions, the most important being that Christianity and Faith are the same thing as Religion. After reading this book I have great hope for Christianity, even though I am not sure the Church structure as we now know it will survive, and I’m not sure that’s a bad thing. As mentioned a very insightful book. If you are thinking of reading it, just keep in mind you need an open mind to read it.

Vulnerable Faith: Missional Living in the Radical Way of St. Patrick

Vulnerable Faith: Missional Living in the Radical Way of St. Patrick
by Jamie Arpin-Ricci (Goodreads Author)

Andreas van Rooyen‘s review

Dec 14, 15  ·  edit

it was amazing

Read in December, 2015

Great book that is part history, part self-reflection. It makes you think about the way we live life. I liked the history of the life of St. Patrick, learned a lot about the man that I had never known. The way the author blends history, contemporary life and the tenets of AA is wonderful. I believe everyone can learn form this, the book is written from a Christian perspective, but should appeal to all who want to help others. It helps that it’s a fairly short book…

Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life

Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life by Richard Rohr 4.22 avg rating — 3,392 ratings published 2011 A fresh way of thinking about spirituality that grows throughout lifeIn “Falling Upward,” Fr. Richard Rohr seeks to help readers understand the tasks of the two halves of life and to show them that th …more by Richard Rohr	Read My rating: 1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars[ 5 of 5 stars ]
This is a must read book for anyone who want to delve into Christian spirituality. It forces you to take stock of your life and the way you live it! It has personally helped me understand the people around me. While it isn’t writen as fiction Rohr writes in a style the engages the reader and makes it difficult to put the book down.