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Title: The Sacred Romance: Drawing Closer to the Heart of God by Brent Curtis, John Eldredge ISBN: 0-7852-7342-5 Publisher: Thomas Nelson Pub. Date: 14 May, 1997 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $13.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.44 (86 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Author's death means something!
Comment: One never knows why tragedy strikes but if it is God's will that Brent Curtis' tragic death somehow brings more notoriety to this book in order to help people strengthen their faith and that John Eldredge can come out and say his friend's death only reaffirms to him what they wrote in this book then I praise God that John sincerely believes the truths that he shares with us because I certainly do.
After hearing Chuck Swindoll recommend this book I picked myself up a copy of the Sacred Romance. Few books better characterize the passionate relationship God seeks with us despite our sinfulness and faults. I highly recommend anyone who enjoys this book to also pick up a copy of the Journey of Desire, the sequel to this book. Coupled together they highlight powerful truths about God and about our lives that may shake the way you view your very existence. Life is a struggle and both Curtis and Eldredge can empathize with you. And certinaly it carries the mark of any doctrinally sound book -- that in the midst of disappointment, pain or heart break,no relgious formulas, traditions or idols will give you the healing, fulfillment or joy that you REALLY seek -- they point you back to God for all the answers. That is why I also say as good as this book is the best it can do is point you back to God and the Bible for that is where the story of God's sacred romance with us is unveiled! God bless.
Rating: 2
Summary: If You Must Read, Do So With Caution
Comment: I am shocked and disturbed that only one review so far has given this book less than 5 stars. While I am pleased for the work that God has done through this book in some people's lives, I fear that it comes at a grave cost. This book comes dangerously close to portraying God as a pining lover who has been victimized by a wayward beloved and just hopes and hopes that the apple of his eye (his created people) will return, but is powerless to effect a meaningful change. I suspect that there has been and will continue to be an awful lot of navel gazing due to this book. If you plan to read Sacred Romance, please read as a Berean (Acts 17:11) and compare this book with Scripture. What I would HIGHLY recommend instead is reading Jonathan Edwards' sermon series "Charity and It's Fruits". In this series, Edwards explicates 1 Cor. 13:1-10 and maintains a Biblically proper view of God as Ultimate Sovereign and Majestic Lord of Hosts while offering meaningful instruction to the Christian for daily living. There are certainly many, many Christian works which are superior in both theological understanding and literary merit to Sacred Romance. Look into some of the old classics (i.e. before this century, e.g. Jonathan Edwards, Charles Spurgeon, John Owen, John Bunyan, Augustine, etc.) to compliment your reading of the Bible and current authors. I think that you will find a vast wealth of passion for God and depth of spiritual insight which is lacking in many modern authors.
Rating: 5
Summary: Open your eyes and "see" the world for the first time
Comment: This is the best book (this side of the Bible) that describes the context of our lives as it really is. The message of life is: God is our creator and longs to be in intimate fellowship with us. Yet the world (and even much of religion) has an alternate message that will do everything possible to blind us to this truth (money, power, self-righteousness). Are you ready to trust God in everything? Do you understand why you should and why He asks that of us?
I think that if you are quite comfortable with "working harder" and "being more disciplined" to try and draw near to God, that this book will seem quite perplexing. If you have been down that road and God still seems elusive, then you can be sure that God wants more. He wants your heart. This might be a helpful book in leading you down that "frightening" journey.
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Title: The Sacred Romance Workbook And Journal : Your Personal Guide for Drawing Closer to the Heart of God by John Eldredge ISBN: 0785268464 Publisher: Thomas Nelson Pub. Date: 08 August, 2000 List Price(USD): $15.99 |
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Title: Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul by John Eldredge ISBN: 0785268839 Publisher: Thomas Nelson Pub. Date: 03 April, 2001 List Price(USD): $19.99 |
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Title: The Journey of Desire: Searching for the Life We Only Dreamed of by John Eldredge ISBN: 0785268820 Publisher: Thomas Nelson Pub. Date: 08 March, 2000 List Price(USD): $16.99 |
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Title: Waking the Dead: The Glory of a Heart Fully Alive by John Eldredge ISBN: 0785265538 Publisher: Thomas Nelson Pub. Date: 22 July, 2003 List Price(USD): $21.99 |
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Title: Wild at Heart Field Manual: A Personal Guide to Discover the Secret of Your Masculine Soul by John Eldredge ISBN: 0785265740 Publisher: Thomas Nelson Pub. Date: 02 April, 2002 List Price(USD): $17.99 |
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