Comments on: The Tangible Kingdom Primer: book review

By: dan

dan — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 15:26:24 +0000

Order two copies on Amazon.ca for around $34. With just one copy you’ll have to pay shipping ($6). Amazon.ca has a $25 minimum.

By: Gareth

Gareth — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:25:28 +0000

I love some of the concepts in all of this talk of community because it is what I want to aim for. Acts 2 and the template we are given at the end of that chapter for being church is community and so much more. But I sadly hear a lot of focus on people (which is great) and not much on Jesus Christ, (Hebrews reminds us to be looking to Jesus) just like this review has a real sense of excitement but never got the reviewer to mention Jesus. That sends a big message….
There is a huge craving for the contempory in a new generation right now. Church history shows that those younger, excited, and motivated for change are more likely to despise what former generations have handed them. Foundations are everything, and in attempt to remove wrong religion lets not throw the baby out with the bath water. Most of the people I have heard excited about this book have been very negative on anything the former generations have handed them. I do however love the aim of the book! I am not saying dont aim for community, but more please dont get caught up in ditching the foundation that we all get to stand on.

By: marla

marla — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 03:56:37 +0000

Dee, you are just so right. It’s easy to accept a cheap substitute for so many things: love, community, worship. Community is always elusive, and just the time you think you have a good community people move or change or disrupt in some other way. But i’m going to keep on looking…i know one day we’ll ALL live in community!

By: dee

dee — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:16:08 +0000

Have decided that ‘community’ is a difficult word. It gives off the sort of warm fuzzies that we so much want..yet.. It can be so superficial… like the “wave” at at sports event…. it then lacks any ‘political’ will power.. (the ability to get something done corporately). Historical community has long been dead since industrialisation and the ability to travel and live in a new place. I think watching “The Village” movie gave me a good understanding of some of the joys and problems involved in community.

By: Robert: building community one dock at a time | Coffee Shop Journal

Robert: building community one dock at a time | Coffee Shop Journal — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:39:24 +0000

[...] to Robert! And as David and I set out to be intentional in our communities, to be a part of the “Tangible Kingdom,” Robert comes to mind. I wouldn’t have met him in church, don’t even know yet if he goes [...]

By: marla

marla — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:29:37 +0000

Oh yes…good point! I just updated the blog post to include the link to their site. I couldn’t find it on Amazon yet.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:23:04 +0000

Sounds really interesting. Barnes and Noble?