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Addie is Currently Reading

Addie is currently reading

Embracing Complementarianism: Turning Biblical Convictions into Positive Church Culture

by Graham Beynon (Goodreads Author)

bookshelves: 2023-reads, buddy-reads, christian-theology-and-stuff, aussie, church-useful-stuff, church-book-club, currently-reading, 2026-reads

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read in March 2023

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Addie said: " 'When we are reading or explaining the Bible, it is always worth asking ourselves how much of what we are saying is actually from the Bible, and how much is coming from the cultural framework we are bringing to it.' (p. 18)

Thoughts:
- I'll preface thi 'When we are reading or explaining the Bible, it is always worth asking ourselves how much of what we are saying is actually from the Bible, and how much is coming from the cultural framework we are bringing to it.' (p. 18)

Thoughts:
- I'll preface this by acknowledging that not all churches have leaders who will respond with "Sure!" when you say "Hey, I want to talk about gender stuff." But thankfully, there's been a chorus of "Sure"s at my church from a range of people. As complementarianism has been a hot topic lately, we've formed a mixed book club to read through this together and discuss the gendered dimensions of ministry and church culture, and assess our felt experience against what the Bible actually says about how men and women should relate in church life.
- I found this to be a lucid, empathetic, and biblical treatment of a topic that can sometimes be fraught with baggage and awkwardness. It was helpful being reminded that none of us enter this 'debate' as a blank slate, that we're all influenced by broader culture, past experience, and personal convictions. These conversations aren't easy, but Graham and Jane do a good job equipping us to start.
- The posture of this book (in assuming its target audience already somewhat agrees) meant that the focus was on 'advancing' the topic rather than 'defending' it, resulting in a lot less stick-throwing than some other discussions I've read and watched. It is also a profoundly relational book, prompting honest reflection and evaluation (the individual and group questions at the end of each chapter are great).
- In many parts I felt so seen and supported, other parts were a gentle rebuke. Before I let myself get carried away with wanting to put this book into the hands of every young Christian male thinking through gender in the church, I also need to remember this: 'So how do we move forward? By the gospel. The gospel teaches us to admit our sin, to ask for and receive forgiveness, and to live in humility, respect, and generosity with each other.' (p. 65) Because this isn't a "checkmate" book. This isn't a "look how you've wronged me" book. This is a "we haven't always done things right, but we'll all benefit from sitting down and talking about how to be healthier" book. ...more "

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"'Many of us must go further in speaking out against sexism or misogyny - otherwise the underlying message is that it's ok or not that bad. But it's not merely a case of talking about equality, but living it out together.'" — Mar 01, 2023 12:02AM

Mar 19, 2023 07:01AM · see review

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Every Moment Holy, Volume III: The Work of the People (Every Moment Holy, 3)

by Douglas Kaine McKelvey (Goodreads Author)

bookshelves: currently-reading, 2026-reads, christian-theology-and-stuff, hot-chocolate, poetry, quiet-room-with-notebook-and-tea

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DBT Made Simple: A Step-by-Step Guide to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (The New Harbinger Made Simple Series)

by Sheri Van Dijk (Goodreads Author)

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Addie’s Quotes

“His only solace and support was in the thought of that other man who had also tasted fear and trembling. And then there was joy in the thought that he was not alone.”
― Shūsaku Endō, Silence

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“The purpose of a storyteller is not to tell you how to think, but to give you questions to think upon.”
― Brandon Sanderson, The Way of Kings

tags: storytelling

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“People think that stories are shaped by people. In fact, it's the other way around.”
― Terry Pratchett, Witches Abroad

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“But I don't want comfort. I want God, I want poetry, I want real danger, I want freedom, I want goodness. I want sin.”
― Aldous Huxley, Brave New World

tags: brave-new-world, hunger, thirst, yearning

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