new books - food for the mind

although my track record at finishing reading books isnt terrific, i thought i'd mention a few new books that have recently come into my posession.

the first one was my birthday present from zayden (smart little boy isnt he?).
spiritual direction: wisdom for the long walk of faith - henri nouwen.
This looks good, its an area that I really want to know more and more on. Its a ridiculous notion to expect everyone's expression of their faith to look the same, or even similar. I think this idea of fitting our personalities, interests and maybe even more of the fabric of who we are into our lives as followers of Christ is something that is only going to become more and more necessary.
well, the book will be worth a read anyway.

the next 2 i purchased with a gift voucher i was given.
the future of hope: christian tradition amid modernity and postmodernity - miroslav volf and william katerberg (editors)
anything to do with post-mo, put together by an excellent theologian and still focussing on the tradition of the church (which stretches at least 1500 years before modernity) is something that makes my ears perk up (yes i am a kangaroo - a nerdy kangaroo). Be interesting to see what the contributers have to say. I'm sure the approach i often lean on - "well, i'm postmodern so i can think whatever i like and not care about contradictions" may well have a few holes in it.

turning around the mainline: how renewal movements are changing the church - thomas c oden
what can i say? i was excited when i saw this book. sure... the whole concept has been thrashed around by stacks of authors, and normally i would just go... "yeah, yeah, jump on the bandwagon"... but it's Thom Oden!! The whole Paleo-Orthodoxy thing is something that I really think holds alot of worth. the future of the church and the movement are definatley linked (Robert Webber is the other P-O i like). Probably throw some more thoughts on this up here sometime... who knows, i never do...

last note...
I have to check out the irresistable revolution sometime as some ppl i really respect have mentioned it.

last last note....
just need to find time to read. who needs to sleep, really?