This book is not a tired rant.This book is not a reactionary diatribe.This book is a gentle manifesto against the status quo. In The Prodigal Church; Jared Wilson challenges church leaders to reconsider their priorities when it comes to how they “do church†and reach people in their communities; arguing that we too often rely on loud music; flashy lights; and skinny jeans to get people in the door. Writing with the grace and kindness of a trusted friend; Wilson encourages readers to reexamine the Bible’s teaching; not simply return to a traditional model for tradition’s sake. He then sets forth an alternative to both the attractional and the traditional models: an explicitly biblical approach that is gospel focused; grace based; and fruit oriented.
#14156 in Books Purnell Sonia 2016-10-25 2016-10-25Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.40 x .95 x 5.41l; .81 #File Name: 0143128914448 pagesClementine The Life of Mrs Winston Churchill
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35 of 37 people found the following review helpful. Just the wife for WinstonBy CustomerShe put Winston before everyone; including children and her own health. This excellent book focuses on Clementine's family; origins; marriage; and her interactions with the political elite between the world wars. Highly recommended biography!31 of 32 people found the following review helpful. A remarkable woman.By IJLoved this book. Very good information on the remarkable Mrs Winston Churchill. Does not whitewash her charecter flaws. She was very critical of her mother in law; Jenny Churchill for her nglect of her children. But she herself was a distant and aloof mother of all of her older children; who all had major problems with alcohol; drugs; depression; mental illness and suicide. She did get it right with her last child; Mary.Clementine was a devoted and diligent advocate for her husband; Winston. It is hard to imagine that he could have overcome the obstacles he placed in his own way; without her help. Winston was notoriously oblivious and obtuse about the feelings of others. This would have been a career killer if he had not had a wife who was able to influence and get him to become more self aware.Strangely enough her friendship with Eleanor Roosevelt; was reflective of two women who had a lot in common. Both women came from arisocratic families. Both had were troubled with severe insecurity that tthey overcame to become major personalities in their own right. Both women were also the "Conscience" of their husbands. The difference between them is that Clementine's relationship with Winston was a love match. Eleano'rs relationship with FDR's was notably a platonic friendship after his affair with Lucy Mercer. Winston remained devoted to Clementine and quite dependent on her for the rest of his life. Winston would have driven most women crazy; he was a very difficult man; and it was probably the best decision he ever made to marry Clementine.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Lots to learn; even for history buffs.By A. LeeWell-written; honest; eye-opening book about an amazing woman. I had never heard about her; and I had no idea about the influence she had over this powerful man with such a powerful personality. I also learned a lot more about the history of events that I thought I already knew well. Purnell really humanizes each person in her book; yet she is respectful and truthful. Her research seems precise and thorough; and she presents it in an engaging way -- this is not boring history! I also really loved the Audible version -- a true pleasure to listen to as well as read.
