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My first editor told me that this is the closest a guy comes to giving birth. I don't think Shannon would appreciate the comparison, but I think I understand what he means. After so many prayers and so much work it's incredible to finally have the finished product in your hands.
It's hard to believe that it's finally here. I'm really happy with the way the cover turned out. Now I'm looking forward to hearing from readers. That's the most exciting thing...you hold your breath as you wait to see how God will use what you put on paper in the hearts and lives of real people.
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Record Catch with a Barbie Fishing Rod: This is a pretty funny story. Will you look at that fish? It's bigger than the girl. It's a good thing she handed it over to her grandpa. That catfish would have dragged her away.
Blue Like Obama: Popular Christian author Donald Miller will deliver the closing prayer at the Democratic Convention on Monday night. AP Religion Writer Eric Gorski reports that originally Cameron Strang, "the 32-year-old editor of edgy and hip Relevant Magazine," was scheduled to do it but had second thoughts and pulled out. "Citing fears that his bridge-building gesture would be wrongly construed as an endorsement, Strang said he instead hopes to take a lower-profile role, participating in a convention caucus meeting on religion later in the week." The article notes that Strang found Donald Miller, author of the popular spiritual memoir 'Blue Like Jazz' to offer the prayer in his place. (Hat Tip: Mike Allen) [Update: Here's a transcript of Miller's prayer.]
Modest Clothing Trend: Styles come and go. Could there be shift toward a more modest, layered look on the rise among women? An article entitled "Mom Shocked by Teen's Modest Clothing" at CNN.com says there is. The article says, "At the spring Paris fashion shows, Stephanie Meyerson -- trend director for youth culture at Stylesight, a retail forecasting firm -- saw a definite "moving away from overtly sexual" in teen fashion, especially through layering and comfortable baggy looks. "Girls are dressing for themselves, as opposed to dressing for guys," she said. "The guys might not like it but the girls are not wearing really tight shirts. They're covered up."
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"I am reading Joshua Harris book Stop Dating the Church...love it. He talks about the people who believe they can be Christians and never go to church. I have heard this argument many times. They don't believe you have to fellowship..." (Read full post here.)
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Comments (6)
DATE: 9:35 PM
I must confess that of all the books you have written (and they are all well-worn books in my library!) I am most anticipating and excited about "Stop Dating the Church." I (and several close Christian friends) have become deeply convicted about this very issue and was thrilled to hear that you would be writing about it. I've already ordered it online and cannot wait to read it.
Thank you for boldly speaking truth to our generation!
Lisa
Posted by Lisa | February 23, 2007 4:57 PM
DATE: 7:25 AM
Thank you, Lisa!
I can't tell you how encouraging that is. It's funny with this book. I think I'm very aware that it really has to be God who makes someone want to read it. I guess with the other books there is this "natural" draw to read about guy/girl relationships, etc. But who is going to pick up a book on the church? Only someone who God is working in! So your post was a reminder that God is putting this same burden on the hearts of others today. I hope you enjoy the book and will let me know what you think.
Posted by Joshua | February 23, 2007 4:57 PM
DATE: 3:44 PM
Very exciting and yes amazing! Thank you so much for using the gift the Lord has given you to build His church. I hope to read your book and soon be blessed by the content and sound doctrine that will be presented within its pages. Something your brother Brett has said, that is very true is this, "There are many Christians with content, but to make a difference you must be able to deliver that content with skill." Joshua, you do this by delivering content with skill and this does make a difference in the hearts and minds of your readers. Yes, the Lord made it possible for you to write this book and He will place it in the hands of those whom He desires.
Thanks again and could you please thank Shannon for me, for helping you write this book? Thanks :)
Grace
Posted by Anonymous | February 23, 2007 4:57 PM
DATE: 7:08 PM
Congrats on the new book. I can't wait to get my hands on a copy. So how long till its on the shelf?
Rob McNeeley
aka Fat Bob
Posted by Anonymous | February 23, 2007 4:57 PM
DATE: 10:55 PM
Josh, Thanks for addressing this topic, it is hugely relavant for this generation. There is such an emphasis on individualism in our culture, we love the freedom and sense of independence but fail to realize the end result is a cloud of loneliness, spiritual depression, loss of relationship and a failure to grow into spiritual maturity both individually and corporately. If we follow the path of western Europe, it is only a matter of time before our culture looses any sense of community and the church may be the only entity to portray the beauty of authentic relationship and ultimately the beauty of Christ.
On a practical level, I've recently decided to choose the local church over a desire to serve the Lord alone overseas. The burden (which I believe is from the Lord) to go has been matched by a desire to go in the context of a relationally-connected ministry team blessed and sent out by the local church. This means at least two by two (I think) and perhapse many years of investing locally before the Lord may take me abroad. I am coming to believe these years will be years well spent and I'm hoping your book will help me understand just how. I don't know if you'll address this particular issue, but it is related. As I mentioned above, thanks for addressing such a relavant topic.
Posted by jonathanwebster | February 23, 2007 4:57 PM
DATE: 5:30 AM
Josh, congratulations on finishing your book. As someone who has been searching for a church home for over a year, it has been a very difficult path to follow. I want so badly to join and be active in a local church, but I find little passion or willingness to reach out to other people and people groups where I live. So we have a small group without a church home. I am looking forward to reading your book to see how it applies in my current situation. Thanks so much for your teaching, which I listen to on the Internet, and your writings.
Feel free to check out our small group blog, sges.blogspot.com
Posted by Mike Brown | February 23, 2007 4:57 PM