i began reading it while in my little room in sri lanka- august 2005. it was a good time and place to start reading a book about God-honouring adventure.
I have some trouble thinking that the barbarian model is useful for those of us who follow Jesus. On the surface it sounds good: be forceful, take the land. It's one-dimensional, though, focused on one task. Where is the art? Where are friends? Is it possible for a barbarian to be a real human being? I think the process of becoming a follower of Jesus is more complex than Erwin is able to put into words.
Larry; I have 'be still' in and on one side of my mind and heart and 'charge in love like a rhino' on the other...it IS only looking to and following Him I know which to be....
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Have you read it yet? I want to hear what you think.
awesome book.
i began reading it while in my little room in sri lanka- august 2005. it was a good time and place to start reading a book about God-honouring adventure.
will have to read it!
I have some trouble thinking that the barbarian model is useful for those of us who follow Jesus. On the surface it sounds good: be forceful, take the land. It's one-dimensional, though, focused on one task. Where is the art? Where are friends? Is it possible for a barbarian to be a real human being? I think the process of becoming a follower of Jesus is more complex than Erwin is able to put into words.
Larry;
I have 'be still' in and on one side of my mind and heart and 'charge in love like a rhino' on the other...it IS only looking to and following Him I know which to be....
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