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 enlarge | Author: Jim Walker
Publisher: Discipleship Resources
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 254761
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 256
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 6 x 0.7
ISBN: 0881775398
Dewey Decimal Number: 277.3083
EAN: 9780881775396
ASIN: 0881775398
Publication Date: August 5, 2008
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Condition: Brand New Item! Will only have slight wear from sitting on our shelves. Binding: Paperback ISBN13: 9780881775396 Size: 6 x 8.8 x .7 in. Publisher Description: Jesus said he came to heal the sick, not the well. Even so, some churches have a feeling about them that is vaguely antiseptic, where there seems to be an unspoken pressure to censor any unpleasantness. Jim Walker wanted to build a church that was honest and that lived out its mission down in the muck of life where Jesus calls us to get our hands dirty. In the rough and often unpleasant neighborhoods of the South Side of Pittsburgh, Jim began finding people who wanted to live in a new way - passionate, committed, and totally devoted to God. Be forewarned: Some of the stories and descriptions in DIRTY WORD might offend you, or run afoul of your expectations of the clergy. But if you are equally offended by watered-down theology and pallid discipleship, DIRTY WORD offers a bracing challenge and a fresh evocation of ho
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Beware, addiction to be had. July 22, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book is what I call "bathroom reading," but not in the way that you might think. You see, I never spend more than three minutes on the porcelain thrown, but I couldn't pull myself away for the three minutes, and thus had to bring it in with me. Do not pick up this book without setting aside the day to read. I started the book and planned on reading for an hour, but then spent the next ten glued to each page, laughing, thinking, and then laughing again. I spent the day reading: I couldn't eat, I couldn't sleep - the concepts consumed my entire being. It is no wonder that the book is labeled with warnings. Brace yourself for this addictive book.
awesome-awesome-awesome! July 17, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
i love how the book is this awesome representation of the kingdom of God - people who are broken, dirty, messy, smelly, and "uncool" are valued. people who have maybe never even read a book are written about as important, valuable and beautiful people. the book itself practices what it preaches.
i like the mix of personal-story/testimony and really thought-provoking commentary on the church and culture today. These personal stories, thoughts and ideas are consistently held up against the Word of God to show their value, merit, worth and truth.
everyone should read this book. the way that the spirit has moved through this community is an awesome testimony to God's power and also can be an awesome challenge to the church today.
It's About Time July 16, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I loved this book's honesty about the shortcomings of today's Church and the hopeful picture of what the Kingdom of God can look like once we get out of the pews. There are no freshly painted facades here, it's time to be real about where and who we're failing. The Kingdom of God is for everyone, even those feeling alienated by Church, but they can't be reached by the best praise band or multi-media experience. This book isn't always comfortable because it challenges us to fix a broken system we've held dear, but no one ever said a life following Jesus would always be comfortable.
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