Okay, I finally read William P. Young's bestselling book, THE SHACK. In a word, the story is BRILLIANT!
Without a doubt, one reason I love this book is that it disrupts so much of the conventional thinking we have about God. I've made no secret about my disdain for churchianity and the pervasive religious spirit of our modern era business-churches. So, when I read a few negative online reviews of The Shack, it was no surprise to learn that most were written by people mired in one of those declining denominational divisions.
Before I depart this little rant, I am on record as having read the Bible cover to cover more than once in my lifetime --- and one of those readings has been in the past 3 years. I can think. I can study. I DO NOT "need" some theologian or self-proclaimed God-expert explaining to me why this or any other book does not line up to "scriptural" teaching. We are not stupid!
Clearly, a bunch of people agree with me. As of a few weeks ago, there were 1.1 million copies in print. It's a big time word of mouth best-seller.
I'm reluctant to say anything about the story itself here. Last weekend when my wife and I were in Fredericksburgh, Texas with friends, someone brought up THE SHACK...how they just read it while returning home on an International all-night flight...and found themselves laughing out loud and crying within the span of a few pages. BTW~ the same thing happened to me when I read it.
As I proceeded to talk about a particular part of the story that struck me, this guy insisted that I STOP. "Be quiet," he said, "my wife hasn't read it yet!" (She was sitting beside him across the table.) Without giving away anything of the tale, I particularly found the "expectancy" versus"expectation" mention to be thought-provoking and powerful.
Even though I know what happens, I plan to read this book again in the next few weeks...something I rarely do and so soon. You should, too!
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
WAR ON DEBT!
My personal success coach and friend, Dani Johnson, has just released the home study version of what she's been sharing at seminars for the past 4 years: War On Debt.
Like me, you probably bought into one or several of the many myths propagated throughout our culture about how debt is fine today. After all, our US government is awash in it. Get more credit cards. Buy it now. Spend your "economic stimulus" check today. Buy now.....pay later. Print more money! OOPS. We can't do that. Only our government can crank up the printing presses. :-(
Sadly today, many are paying a huge price for following the herd mentality and becoming awash in debt. Look at the headlines in the paper almost every day. Good people losing their homes, businesses going down the tubes, and added stress beyond belief to try and keep all of the plates spinning.
YOU do NOT have to live this way! That's right. You heard me. You do not have to live like that. There is another way....and it's better.
A few years ago, we sold the big house and paid off ALL our debts. My wife and I owe no man anything! We're not trying to keep up with the Joneses either. It's a different and very freeing mindset. For example, I used to buy a new car every few years primarily because I had bought into the notion that everyone who is going to be anybody is supposed to do that. What a crock! Today, I'm driving a 10 year old Lincoln Navigator with over 130,000 miles. It runs great. I loved it when I bought it and I still do. I'm hoping to get 200,000 or more miles out of it. I don't have a car payment...haven't had one in a long time.....don't plan to get one.....EVER!
Last year, after attending one of Dani's meetings where she talked about getting out of debt and her War on Debt, I applied one of her ideas and helped a family member become debt free. What she shares worked for me and is working for many of those I love and care about most.
Visit Dani's website and learn more about this powerful new course she's offering. It has worked for me!
______________________
Visit War On Dhttp://www.danijohnson.com/warondebt/homestudyprogram.php?header=djcebt
Like me, you probably bought into one or several of the many myths propagated throughout our culture about how debt is fine today. After all, our US government is awash in it. Get more credit cards. Buy it now. Spend your "economic stimulus" check today. Buy now.....pay later. Print more money! OOPS. We can't do that. Only our government can crank up the printing presses. :-(
Sadly today, many are paying a huge price for following the herd mentality and becoming awash in debt. Look at the headlines in the paper almost every day. Good people losing their homes, businesses going down the tubes, and added stress beyond belief to try and keep all of the plates spinning.
YOU do NOT have to live this way! That's right. You heard me. You do not have to live like that. There is another way....and it's better.
A few years ago, we sold the big house and paid off ALL our debts. My wife and I owe no man anything! We're not trying to keep up with the Joneses either. It's a different and very freeing mindset. For example, I used to buy a new car every few years primarily because I had bought into the notion that everyone who is going to be anybody is supposed to do that. What a crock! Today, I'm driving a 10 year old Lincoln Navigator with over 130,000 miles. It runs great. I loved it when I bought it and I still do. I'm hoping to get 200,000 or more miles out of it. I don't have a car payment...haven't had one in a long time.....don't plan to get one.....EVER!
Last year, after attending one of Dani's meetings where she talked about getting out of debt and her War on Debt, I applied one of her ideas and helped a family member become debt free. What she shares worked for me and is working for many of those I love and care about most.
Visit Dani's website and learn more about this powerful new course she's offering. It has worked for me!
______________________
Visit War On Dhttp://www.danijohnson.com/warondebt/homestudyprogram.php?header=djcebt
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