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Brian is the founding pastor of Christ’s Church of the Valley in suburban Philadelphia, a Princeton Seminary graduate, and the author of four books.

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Some Christian Books Belong in the Trash

Lately I’ve been violently throwing Christian books in the trash.

Not every book.

But enough to make you think I’m a lunatic.

FYI—the key to launching a Christian book across your bedroom and hitting the trash can on the first try is to throw it like a Frisbee.

Grab the bottom right corner, spin it clockwise, and watch it soar through the air like a missile.

WARNING: do not try to shot-put it towar

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	Hell Is Real [But I Hate to Admit It] 3.93 avg rating — 227 ratings — published 2006 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Second Guessing God: Hanging on When You Can't See His Plan 4.15 avg rating — 111 ratings — published 2006 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Getting Rid of the Gorilla: Confessions on the Struggle to Forgive 4.36 avg rating — 61 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Finding Favor: God's Blessings Beyond Health, Wealth, and Happiness 4.10 avg rating — 29 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Second Guessing God Group Member Discussion Guide: Hanging on When You Can t See His Plan 4.25 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2006	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	I'll Be Damned 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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