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winkattheduck's review against another edition
3.0
If I hadn't already read Shane's other books, I probably would have liked it more. He uses a lot of the same stories and illustrations, and while they are great, knowing the ending to them took away from the effect.
Still a great book though, if you want a quick intro into Shane Claiborne.
Still a great book though, if you want a quick intro into Shane Claiborne.
kateraed's review against another edition
4.0
Not as in-depth as they could have gone (or as I would have liked them to go), but a great starting point. A very accessible way to start a conversation. It'd be great for a study group.
melissasarahrobinson's review against another edition
2.0
I like Shane Claiborne and I really enjoyed the Irresistible Revolution, but too many of his stories were recycled for this book and told in a less compelling manner than before.
gphamadi's review against another edition
2.0
short book about prayer. appreciated that it addressed the need for prayer along with action by God's people. even though each of the 3 sections is grounded in a biblical prayer (Lord's Prayer, John 17, Ephesians 1), felt that the 2nd/3rd section were light on scripture and mostly anecdotes.
haiko's review against another edition
4.0
It's a good read, with some great reminders, although nothing new if you've read other stuff by the authors, specifically Shane Claiborne in my case.
kristadutt's review against another edition
4.0
Quotes from Becoming the Answer to our Prayers
Pg 51: We have a God who enters the world through smallness – as a baby refugee. We have a God who values the little offering of a single coin from a widow over the megacharity of millionaires. We have a God who speaks through little people a stuttering spokesperson names Moses; the stubborn donkey of Balaam; a lying brothel owner named Rahab; an adulterous king named David; a ragtag bunch of disciples who betrayed, doubted and denied; and a converted terrorist named Paul.
P53: Most of us live in such fear of death that its no small wonder few people believe in resurrection anymore. Sometimes people ask us if we are scared, living in the inner city. We usually reply with something like, “We’re more afraid of shopping malls.” The Scriptures say that we should not fear those things that can destroy the body, but we are to dear that which can destroy the soul. While the ghettos may have their share of violence and crime, the posh suburbs are home to more subtle demonic forces – numbness, complacency, and comfort. These are the powers that can eat away at our souls.
Our mothers have some things to say about safety. As they have watched us move into the inner city and travel to Iraq with God’s hand evidently in the midst of it all, they tell us they have learned a lot of faith, safety and risk. It has not been easy, but Shane’s mom recently said, “I have come to see that we Christians are not called to safety, but we are promised that God will be when we are in danger. And there is no better place to be than in the hand of God. “
69: Everybody wants a revolution but no one wants to do the dishes.
Pg 51: We have a God who enters the world through smallness – as a baby refugee. We have a God who values the little offering of a single coin from a widow over the megacharity of millionaires. We have a God who speaks through little people a stuttering spokesperson names Moses; the stubborn donkey of Balaam; a lying brothel owner named Rahab; an adulterous king named David; a ragtag bunch of disciples who betrayed, doubted and denied; and a converted terrorist named Paul.
P53: Most of us live in such fear of death that its no small wonder few people believe in resurrection anymore. Sometimes people ask us if we are scared, living in the inner city. We usually reply with something like, “We’re more afraid of shopping malls.” The Scriptures say that we should not fear those things that can destroy the body, but we are to dear that which can destroy the soul. While the ghettos may have their share of violence and crime, the posh suburbs are home to more subtle demonic forces – numbness, complacency, and comfort. These are the powers that can eat away at our souls.
Our mothers have some things to say about safety. As they have watched us move into the inner city and travel to Iraq with God’s hand evidently in the midst of it all, they tell us they have learned a lot of faith, safety and risk. It has not been easy, but Shane’s mom recently said, “I have come to see that we Christians are not called to safety, but we are promised that God will be when we are in danger. And there is no better place to be than in the hand of God. “
69: Everybody wants a revolution but no one wants to do the dishes.
eliwray's review against another edition
I read the first chapter or so of this book, and may or may not finish it soon. I agree with his major points, and the writing style is enjoyable. But theologically it's pretty basic so far; it very accurately describes where my theology was a long time ago. It may be something I recommend to others eventually. But it's lost my attention right now, as I have some other research calling to me.
Claiborne has been one of my first doors into writings about the emerging church. I gobbled him up at first. But as my exposure to emergent writers slowly widens, I'm finding others are a much better fit for me in goal, style, and interest.
Claiborne has been one of my first doors into writings about the emerging church. I gobbled him up at first. But as my exposure to emergent writers slowly widens, I'm finding others are a much better fit for me in goal, style, and interest.
crloken's review
2.0
I don't understand why all these modern emergent Christian authors have to rename Christianity. For example, to [a:Donald Miller|4829|Donald Miller|http://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1198545955p2/4829.jpg] Christianity becomes Christian Spirituality and is always referred to as such. Claiborne is a Christian but he is also an ordinary radical which is mentioned with far more frequency.
The authors will often cite verses that back up their thesis but they never mention the ones that seemingly contradict them, to the point that sometimes they will stop quoting the Bible directly before one of these problematic verses. I just think it would show a bit more intellectual honesty if they were willing to discuss the counter arguments.
The book is also very anecdotal. I guess this may be fine for some people but it bored me after awhile. There were so many examples that I started to feel as though thats all there was. And a lot of these examples were repeats from Claiborne's other books.
I agree with the central premise of the book but the authors did not present it or argue the point very well.
The authors will often cite verses that back up their thesis but they never mention the ones that seemingly contradict them, to the point that sometimes they will stop quoting the Bible directly before one of these problematic verses. I just think it would show a bit more intellectual honesty if they were willing to discuss the counter arguments.
The book is also very anecdotal. I guess this may be fine for some people but it bored me after awhile. There were so many examples that I started to feel as though thats all there was. And a lot of these examples were repeats from Claiborne's other books.
I agree with the central premise of the book but the authors did not present it or argue the point very well.
emilyesears's review
4.0
Definitely need to reread this sometime -- felt like there was a crazy amount of information given in such a small book.
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