Saturday, January 10, 2009

Book Report~"Loving God"~Charles Colson

The idea of writing up a little book report each time I finish a book is motivating me to finish up my half read books. Chuck Colson founded Prison Fellowship. From 1969-1973, he served as special council to President Nixon. He writes about the lives of different people who loved God well. It's a book worth reading. I found it in our school library.

In Chapt 18, he writes about 'The Holy Nation,'~the church. Here are several sentences that stood out to me.

"What would happen if your pastor was removed and your church building closed or destroyed? Most churches are totally dependent on the pastor and church staff. Youth for Christ president, Jay Kesler, sometimes quips, "The western church is like a pro football game on Sunday afternoon: 100,000 people sitting in the stands watching 22 men knock their brains out on the field." Take away the 22 and there is no game."

The church must equip the laity to take the church into the world."

So much to do.
So little time...

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