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Title: Common Grounds: Conversations About the Things That Matter Most by Ben Young, Glenn Lucke ISBN: 0-8054-2697-3 Publisher: Broadman & Holman Publishers Pub. Date: September, 2003 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $12.99

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Average Customer Rating: 5 (10 reviews)

Rating: 5
Summary: Took me by surprise
Comment: A friend sent me a copy of this book. Even though I wasn't really interested in Christian doctrine or even "things that matter," I did pick up the book. It immediately captured my attention. I really liked how engaging the writing was and how interesting and real the characters seemed to be. That Professor MacGregor fellow seemed like a truly intellectual and compassionate person, so the conversations he has with the other characters kept me turning the pages. I think lots of folks would be surprised at how fascinating they find the book if they pick it up. Mr. Glenn Lucke really has a gift, and I hope he keeps using it.

Rating: 5
Summary: Putting Your Beliefs to the Test
Comment: We all know what we believe. Common Grounds asks us why and challenges the foundation of those beliefs. I saw aspects of myself in all of the characters, forcing me to introspectively challenge myself. "Does my belief paradigm withstand Dr. MacGregor's tough but loving questions?" "Am I inconsistent in my beliefs out of pure selfishness?" "Am I making God who I want him to be, or am I allowing myself to understand who God is and to be shaped by his qualities?"
Common Grounds discusses common but yet deep and important theological questions in a systematic, understandable, and non-threatening way. It is not a book for the Christian only. Any thoughtful person will appreciate it and be altered by it in some beneficial way. It is perfect for group discussion. I am anxiously awaiting the sequel.

Rating: 5
Summary: Is there a 2nd volume?....I want more.
Comment: Not only does Common Grounds deal with "the things that matter most" but it also offers thoughtful answers to some of the toughest questions: If God is on control, what about 9/11...was God in control that day? If everyone has a different story they live by, how do we figure out which story we should live by? Isn't everything religious people know or believe just personal opionion or tradition? This book is filled with good thinking that takes these types of questions seriously.

I found myself frequently talking back to the characters, which is a sign of a compelling story: "Shut up, Brad. You don't know everything!"..."Jarrod, you're great guy, but you're kind of good sometimes"..."Good question, Lauren. That's exactly what I was thinking"..."Oh, good point, Dr. MacGregor. Why couldn't you be my grandfather?"

I recommend it highly...and I'm buying copies for my friends.

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