Book Update

• Finished Jesus For President by Shane Claiborne recently. Shane is definitely a radical but he does live what he believes. Many things I liked, some I didn't, but it all made me think.
  
• Crazy Love by Francis Chan is absolutely kicking my tail and I'm not done with it yet. A couple of chapters, I had to put the book down and examine my heart and repent before I could continue. Many times I get some ideas on my mind such as how Americanized church and faith has become and then a book is placed in my hand that is right along those lines. This book is one of those.
• Right People, Right Place, Right Plan by Jentzen Franklin. This was given to me by a church member who found out I was thinking about moving. Had some good things in it but very sermony. I didn't feel like it completely lived up to its title. Some very good stories in it though.
• Just started Vintage Jesus by Mark Driscoll. Mark is pastor of Mars Hill Church in Seattle and a church planter. He is reaching people far from God. This book is on basic doctrines of Christianity but doesn't read like one. I just started it but I know I'm going to love it. I've known about Mark but haven't read or listened to him much but several people in Denver were into him so I thought I should check into him more. I like what I'm finding.
  
• Reading the Gospel of Luke in my Bible reading. I'm stunned at the teachings of Jesus. They are radical. I'm impressed with His resolve and His deliberateness. He is an awesome God.
• Also reading Exodus. I'm drawn to the dialogue between Moses and God. God spoke to Moses more than anyone else in the Bible. He is heralded as a great leader. I believe that 90% of leadership (if not more) is listening to God.