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Anastasiya Poyasok poyasok — ---------------------- Update: April 2, 2012 Weird--I saw this book in our pile to be added to the church library and it struck a chord with me, like "...I think I should read this." So I started to read the book-- It felt vaguely familiar, but I pushed on, and when I finally went to add it to my "currently reading" list on GR, I saw this review, which is 3 years old. Super odd. So apparently I was meant to read it again! I would still give it 4 stars, if only because it reinforced how important it is for the church to simplify, align, and focus its goals to create joyful, serving disciples--get away from the clutter that can happen when churches grow (or just with time). The difference this time is that I've been actively talking about it to a small group at our church and I gave it to our pastor, who has been really thinking about the importance of getting people involved in small groups at the church. Really it's about movement--how do you get people into the church after they visit and get them to know God, know other church members, and finally serve the community and thus the world? It's not an easy task, but it's so important. So the goal of the church (ours and others) should be: love God, love each other, serve the world. Simple, memorable, joyful. I hope Dilworth can get there, and I want to be a part of the journey. So nice, I read it twice! ---------------------- I was referred this book by a pastor at a large church I recently visited and really admire--their vibrancy and passion for what they do is inspiring. "Simple Church" is about doing more with less: using a simple design process for ministry that has the four characteristics of clarity, movement, alignment, and focus. All simple churches need these to thrive. Many churches that are stagnant or declining are too complex and all over the place, diluting their message and trying to be too many things to too many people. There's no forward progression when you become a member. There's no blueprint to take you step by step to become a more devoted Christian. I think my church falls into this category, but I think it has the potential to to grow and thrive like other vibrant churches. I'm not sure exactly how much I can do being a simple layperson and not part of the church administration in trying to make our church more simple, but I'm fairly active within my church and I'm hoping I can help us change our focus a bit. I feel like we're on the edge of making some important changes to improve our spirituality as a church, and this book serves as an excellent guide. I've already recommended it to my pastor!

Jayr Tolentino mockingjayr — As always, Maguire has woven a world that is simultaneously appalling and magical. A world that reveals the failings of the mortal condition and muses on the meaning of beauty, or love. He's a brilliant wordsmith, but his books are often so achingly, beautifully bleak in their representation of the world within that I can't handle reading them often.

Mirlinda Shqarri mildush6961 — Told from the point of view of four women this story is full of hardships and triumphs and how true friends are by your side through both.

Abdul Samee sameeq23ba — Story of ex-pats in a Turkish coastal village in the 6o's. Their self absorption and nonchalance when their actions wreak havoc and cause the ruination of the yet discovered paradise is heart breaking and rings so true with what is happening globally today. This is not an easy read but it is beautifully written and the characters will haunt you long after you have finished reading.

Sébastien Sanchez seb_pus — This was mostly recipes after little stories about the kitchen at Elm Creek Manor. Kind of fun, but didn't move the Elm Creek Quilters' story along much.

Glenn Birks thecatford609f — Wonderful story and beautiful artwork, one of my new favorite fairytales.

Jinwoong Seo _inwoongseo — I read Stiff (also by Mary Roach) and LOVED it. Her sophomore book... not so great.