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Como Piñatas: Rompamos con la costumbre de la tolerancia y pasemos al mandamiento del amor.
We live in a diverse world filled with unprecedented opportunity. There is a call to move past the barriers that stand between us and those who may be different. Eric Michael Bryant has seen tolerance shown to those who are different than us---racially, religiously, sexually, politically, economically---and believes there must be more. After all, Jesus didn't just tolerate people; He embraced them all with love. Using lighthearted humor, engaging personal stories, and a 'party theology,' Bryant shows us how to love our neighbors and fulfill the vision Jesus had for the church from the beginning. Whether that is through building relationships with the help of bounce houses, stand up comedy, or pinatas, followers of Christ will be inspired to actively engage the world around them.
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256 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 2007
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August 25, 2020
Very inspiring. This is one of my most favorite books.
March 19, 2021
I like peppermints. B-
March 20, 2012
There are several reasons that prompted me to start the year off with Bryant's book.
1. The name. I typically enjoy books that have obscure titles.
2. Eric is a Baylor grad. I had just finished up Joel Vestal's Dangerous Faith, and since Joel and Eric attended Baylor at the same time I thought it would be interesting to compare their stories.
3. This book appeared to be an easy read. I really wanted to knock my first 2012 book out in a few days, and at first glance this book seemed as if it would be a breeze. I was totally wrong. This book challenged me both spiritually and mentally.
4. The reviews. Typically, I do not read reviews over a book, so that I don't want to start off with the wrong opinion. However, the one review I read over this book is most likely the major reason behind my decision to read it. Erwin McManus writes a great an amazing introduction, in it he makes the statement that "Peppermint Filled Pinatas is Saving Private Ryan meets Nacho Libre!" This is used as one of the quotes on Eric's site, reading that this would be like Nacho Libre definitely hooked me.
Eric's unique writing style of riveting humor and enlightening revelation, truly allow this to live up to McManus' review.
1. The name. I typically enjoy books that have obscure titles.
2. Eric is a Baylor grad. I had just finished up Joel Vestal's Dangerous Faith, and since Joel and Eric attended Baylor at the same time I thought it would be interesting to compare their stories.
3. This book appeared to be an easy read. I really wanted to knock my first 2012 book out in a few days, and at first glance this book seemed as if it would be a breeze. I was totally wrong. This book challenged me both spiritually and mentally.
4. The reviews. Typically, I do not read reviews over a book, so that I don't want to start off with the wrong opinion. However, the one review I read over this book is most likely the major reason behind my decision to read it. Erwin McManus writes a great an amazing introduction, in it he makes the statement that "Peppermint Filled Pinatas is Saving Private Ryan meets Nacho Libre!" This is used as one of the quotes on Eric's site, reading that this would be like Nacho Libre definitely hooked me.
Eric's unique writing style of riveting humor and enlightening revelation, truly allow this to live up to McManus' review.
November 22, 2008
I read this book in my spring 2008 growth group. It's a very easy and fun read -- Bryant is not a wordsmith, but rather one of the pastors at a truly multicultural church in Los Angeles.
To me, the book is a refreshing complement to our post-Nov. 4 society, showing the need for Christians to push ourselves beyond our comfort zones and truly interact and even love those in diverse communities, not just "tolerate" them in a token way. Bryant is very honest about his experiences and even his past prejudices, and he tackles all of the big social issues that the mainstream church has sometimes tried to ignore: race, class, sexual orientation. He discusses how Christians can maintain the integrity of their faith through showing love to our neighbors -- ALL of them.
To me, the book is a refreshing complement to our post-Nov. 4 society, showing the need for Christians to push ourselves beyond our comfort zones and truly interact and even love those in diverse communities, not just "tolerate" them in a token way. Bryant is very honest about his experiences and even his past prejudices, and he tackles all of the big social issues that the mainstream church has sometimes tried to ignore: race, class, sexual orientation. He discusses how Christians can maintain the integrity of their faith through showing love to our neighbors -- ALL of them.
November 28, 2007
Eric Bryant is one of the pastors at Mosaic in LA under Erwin McManus (http://www.mosaic.org and http://www.erwinmcmanus.com). He does an excellent job of using personal experiences and humor in telling us as Christians that we are not doing a very good job of loving others as we are commanded by Jesus, but it is possible if we are willing to try.
July 9, 2008
This was a nice summer read for a spiritual/justice geared book. It was similar to Don Miller or Shane Claiborne in that it recounts their own personal journeys to the passions they have for their faith in Christ.
April 24, 2008
received book for free. now i know why!
September 1, 2008
Eric Bryant is not only a talented author, but also a great pastor. I recently heard him speak at Mosaic church and he did a really good job.
February 10, 2008
great book about loving people.
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