The people have spoken

A big thanks to those that participated in the selection of our next book.

It was a tight race, but it looks like the next book we'll be reading/discussing/studying together is "The Jesus I Never Knew" by Philip Yancey.

Here's a brief description of the book:

"In The Jesus I Never Knew, Philip Yancey reveals the real Jesus beyond the stereotypes, offering a new and different perspective on the life of Christ and his work---his teaching, his miracles, his death and resurrection---and ultimately, who he was and why he came. Relating the gospel events to the world we live in today, The Jesus I Never Knew gives a moving and refreshing portrait of the central figure of history.

With a willingness to tackle difficult questions, Yancey looks at the radical words of this itinerant Jewish carpenter and asks whether we are taking him seriously enough in our own day and age. From the manger in Bethlehem to the cross in Jerusalem, Yancey presents a complex character who generates questions as well as answers; a disturbing and exhilarating Jesus who wants to radically transform your life and stretch your faith; and a Jesus who is brilliant, creative, challenging, fearless, compassionate, unpredictable, and ultimately satisfying." (www.christianbook.com)

Here are some links to get your own copy of the book on-line (the first sells a new paper back version for $10.99; the second will get you a used hardcover for just a little over a dollar (plus S+H)!

http://www.christianbook.com/

http://www.amazon.com/

Stay tuned for more updates... =)

Our Next Book

What do you want to read next? Vote right here! (Actually use the poll over here---->.)

The four options are:

The Jesus I Never Knew by Philip Yancey
The Life You've Always Wanted by John Ortberg
Searching for a God to Love by Chris Blake
The Great Awakening by Jim Wallis

You can click on the title for more information.

The final results will be "announced" on Tuesday morning. =)

If you have another book you'd like added to the poll, post it right here.

What should we read next?

Well, this is it.

http://www.philosophyforlife.com/mc33.htm

(Ladies, please excuse Lewis' gender exclusive language one more time.)

Join us this week as we wrap up "Mere Christianity" together.

We've had several suggestions for what to read/study next.

"The Jesus I Never Knew" by Philip Yancey (Michael B.)
"The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism" by Tim Keller (Zane)
"They Like Jesus but Not the Church" by Dan Kimball (Zane)
"Think Like Jesus" by George Barna (O.D. Garcia)

If you have any ideas/suggestions, post it here. We'll try to make a decision this weekend.

Thanks to all for being part of our journey. Hope you're looking forward to the next "chapter."