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The Imperfect Disciple: Grace for People Who Can't Get Their Act Together
by Jared C. Wilson
The first book that I read by Mr. Wilson was his excellent [if disorganized] book "The Imperfect Pastor." I think I highlighted "The Imperfect Pastor" more than any other book I've ever read [and not because I was thinking about my own pastors at my church 😊]. I highlighted it because it was marked by humility and the author's own life difficulties and failures.
Mr. Wilson does an excellent job in this book, but it wasn't as powerful as "The Imperfect Pastor," which is not to say that it isn't a good book, it is a very good book [four stars]. In addition, this book actually has a discernible organization and Mr. Wilson sticks to the organization! Who knew he could do this?
Mr. Wilson takes a rather straightforward approach to discipleship [all of the categories you would expect: Bible reading, prayer, etc.] and infuses them with his own particular style of writing which I deeply appreciate. He does not take himself too seriously, he writes in a quite humble style and is not afraid to poke fun at himself [or in some cases at other types of people - white people who try to clap in rhythm in church]. He doesn't do this maliciously, he does it with humor and with a refreshing take that encourages the reader to be serious, but with an attitude of joy and humor, to not sweat the small stuff, to embrace our quirky selves as we are and let God shape that!
Good book. Well worth your time.
Mr. Wilson does an excellent job in this book, but it wasn't as powerful as "The Imperfect Pastor," which is not to say that it isn't a good book, it is a very good book [four stars]. In addition, this book actually has a discernible organization and Mr. Wilson sticks to the organization! Who knew he could do this?
Mr. Wilson takes a rather straightforward approach to discipleship [all of the categories you would expect: Bible reading, prayer, etc.] and infuses them with his own particular style of writing which I deeply appreciate. He does not take himself too seriously, he writes in a quite humble style and is not afraid to poke fun at himself [or in some cases at other types of people - white people who try to clap in rhythm in church]. He doesn't do this maliciously, he does it with humor and with a refreshing take that encourages the reader to be serious, but with an attitude of joy and humor, to not sweat the small stuff, to embrace our quirky selves as we are and let God shape that!
Good book. Well worth your time.