My
friend and colleague, Brad Dewing, is leading a book
group at Valley Christian Church on Wednesday nights, 6:30pm,
September 16. The group is currently reading and discussion After You Believe: Why Christian Character Matters by N. T. Wright. If you'd like more information, check out the Valley Christian Church book club webpage.
Publisher's description...
From the author of the acclaimed Simply Christian and Surprised by Hope
comes a book that addresses the question that has plagued humans for
centuries—what is our purpose? As Christians, what are we to do with
that ambiguous time between baptism and the funeral? It's easy to become
preoccupied with who gets into heaven; the real challenge is how we are
going to live in the here and now.
Wright dispels the
common misconception that Christian living is nothing more than a
checklist of dos and don'ts. Nor is it a prescription to "follow your
heart" wherever it may lead. Instead, After You Believe reveals
the Bible's call for a revolution—a transformation of character that
takes us beyond our earthly pursuit of money, sex, and power into a
virtuous state of living that allows us to reflect God and live more
worshipful, fulfilling lives.
We are all spiritual
seekers, intuitively knowing there is more to life than we suspect. This
is a book for anyone who is hoping there is something more while we're
here on Earth. There is. We are being called to join the revolution, and
Wright insightfully encourages readers to find new purpose and clarity
by taking us on an eye-opening journey through key biblical passages
that promise to radically alter the work of the church and the direction
of our lives.
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