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by Mike Yaconelli (Author) "I go into churches and everyone seems to feel so good about themselves ..." (more)
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Yaconelli has an annoying habit of speaking the truth. As an author, he changed the face of youth ministry over the past three decades with his honest approach to the challenges of today's youth. As former editor of The Wittenberg Door (now simply The Door), he and his staff humorously challenged what they saw as the church's many hypocrisies and inconsistencies. Here, Yaconelli explores the perfectionism that plagues so many in the church, an examination that is both challenging and deeply personal. He does an excellent job of naming some of the unspoken assumptions in today's church context, arguing, for example, that the church "has communicated that competence is one of the fruits of the Spirit." But even more effective are his vivid stories, where he gives blood and flesh to the idea of grace lost and found again in the church. The power of these stories makes the book reminiscent of Philip Yancey's What's So Amazing About Grace?, but Yaconelli's stories are more personal, many coming from his own congregation. His honest reflections on his own frustrations and deep feelings of inadequacy are unusual for a book about Christian spirituality. While he seeks to connect with and help Christians who feel secretly ashamed about their lack of discipleship, he may lose some readers who feel uncomfortable with such levels of honesty. Those who persevere will discover a wonderful treasure.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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What!?You're not perfect?That's all right, God loves you anyway.He even loves the author of this book, and he's really a mess.There is a spirituality for people who often don't feel very spiritual and it will bring you closer to God.Find it in this book. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The REAL deal about believing, Feb 26 2004
By Katheryne Koelker "KiyiNoMiya" (Hawthorne, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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Just because someone is a follower of Jesus Christ doesn't mean that they won't have problems.

Unfortunately, some people actually do believe that belief in Christ equals no problems--and if you actually have problems, then something is wrong with you.

"Messy Spirituality" explains belief as it is: you believe, but you sometimes make mistakes, do dumb things, and have problems.
This book gives you Christianity in its reality, and well worth the money.

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5.0 out of 5 stars This book set me free, Feb 26 2004
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Nothing can happen in a Christian's spiritual walk until he or she submits, surrenders to Christ. This book set me free -- just as Jesus said, "The truth will set you free." It spoke to my heart, my core....by the end of the first chapter, I knew it was a winner, because I was crying, and few books have the power to do that. This book is all about grace and forgiveness...accepting God's forgiveness, and forgiving ourselves for not being as "spiritual" and "pious" and (God forbid, tho we tend to seek it anyway) "legalistic" as we think we should be. Only when we step aside can God take the reigns in our lives, and only when we admit we are a mess can God do His wondrous works. This book is about humility and the huge spiritual gains we can achieve by simply letting go...and letting God. Thank you, Mike. You've blessed me greatly.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Let's embrace God's annoying love., Feb 14 2004
By foneman (Clairton, PA United States) - See all my reviews
Does God really love us unconditionally? Can it be that He sees all of my faults, my sins, and my lousy attempts to be Christlike and still He loves me? More than just love me from afar, God puruses me, calls to me, tells me, "You can make it!" and picks me up when I fall. As Michael Yaconelli puts it, this is "God's Annoying Love for Imperfect People." In his book Yaconelli tells us stories that sear your heart and awaken you to true spirituallity. Spirituality is messy, at least mine is. I don't know very many Christians who have it all together, though some of us may look like we have it all together. Yaconelli's book challenges me to give up false spirituallity for true messy Christianity. A messy church will be more like a barnyard than a cathedral. It will be a menagerie of rescued souls at all levels of spiritual life. We need to rescue those who don't know how to "behave" in church. To reach out to those who have not cleaned up their act yet, and may take a while to so. This is what Jesus did. He was a "winebibber" (whatever that is) and a "friend of sinners". O' Lord, let me be accused of the same!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great experience
This book can show you the true meaning of being a christian.
Published on Nov 18 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Thank God for this mess.
If you are looking for a how to book, you won't find it here. If you are looking for a deep analysis of the spiritual life, look else where. Read more
Published on Nov 11 2003 by James R. V. Matichuk

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books about REAL Christianity out there!
So frequently Christian books tell you what to do and how to be a better Christian. Not so with Messy Spirituality! Read more
Published on Jun 2 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone should read this book !
If you have one religious bone in your body, it will be exposed in this book. Mike truly expresses the very heart of our Savior towards His children and even those who are not... Read more
Published on Aug 28 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, The Honest Truth of Spiritual Living-
"Messy Spirituality" is a book every Christian should read because it will change the way you view yourself and your relationships with God and other people. Read more
Published on Jul 25 2002 by Nathan I. Stromberg

5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute MUST read!!!!
This is, without exception, one of the best books I have read in years! I jokingly refer to it as "Promise Keepers for guys who have trouble keeping their promise"!!! Read more
Published on Jul 22 2002 by Chaz Corzine

5.0 out of 5 stars Gotta go with the crowd on this one....
Amazing book. Yaconelli writes some of the best stuff, I would reccommend reading "Yak Yak Yak- Mike Yaconelli's Guide to Jerk-Free Christianity", if you can get your... Read more
Published on Jun 26 2002 by Kate the Great

5.0 out of 5 stars Love is the only way
Praise God for this book. All too often what one hears as the "Christian" message is empty moralizing. Morals mean nothing if God does not have your heart. Read more
Published on Jun 6 2002 by Cry the Name

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Required Reading
Sometimes it is difficult to write an appropriate review for a book, such is the case here. It would be impossible in a brief review to convey the depth of understanding and... Read more
Published on May 9 2002 by Harold McFarland

5.0 out of 5 stars Can I PLEASE give this book 6 stars???
This is the most moving book on spirituality and Christianity that I have ever read, and I have read a ton! Read more
Published on Mar 26 2002

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