Comments on: Accidental Saints by Nadia Bolz-Weber {Book review}

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 18:59:05 +0000

In reply to Linds. Thanks for adding that link here, Linds. It is always worth considering all sides of an issue. I had read that same review before I ever read the book, so I was aware of it. I do appreciate and respect Tim's opinion (I'm a faithful reader of his blog), but I disagree with him about Nadia Bolz-Weber. I'm thankful neither one of us has the job of judging her because we can't read her heart; only God can. We can only see her fruit, which includes bringing a lot of people to the cross of Jesus.

By: Linds

Linds — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 16:10:58 +0000

Couldn’t help bring startled at the sharp contrast between your lovely review and this one http://challies.com/book-reviews/accidental-saints
which adds a discerning dimension worth considering.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 19:29:38 +0000

In reply to Sarah Donegan.

I know, Sarah–it’s easier to be smug and judge than it is to get our hands dirty and serve. 🙁

By: Sarah Donegan

Sarah Donegan — Sat, 14 Nov 2015 16:15:01 +0000

I have never heard of her, but that book sounds eye opening. We sit there so smug (even when we don’t think we are) and judge others. Or we let other people minister when it should be us. Thanks for the recommendation!

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 15:19:54 +0000

In reply to June. I appreciate your non-judgmental attitude, June! We all have things we can learn from each other when we look for the good instead of pinpointing the bad.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 15:16:20 +0000

In reply to kristen. I love this truth, too, Kristen! We don't have to put on masks for Jesus; he chooses us to love us and use us just as we are.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 15:14:50 +0000

In reply to Dianna. It's a very convicting book. (Just be forewarned there's lot of language.) I love Nadia's heart to do the hard things that the Lord wants her to do, even when she'd rather not do it.

By: June

June — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 02:51:11 +0000

I have to admit, Nadia’s ministry and methods are challenging for me. But to judge them would be the way of the Pharisee. I believe we are all given unique gifts, and a unique call to service. It is not for me to judge hers. I appreciate you so much, Lisa! You’re always pushing me outside the box 😉

By: kristen

kristen — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 00:11:34 +0000

“Never once did Jesus scan the room for the best example of holy living and send that person out to tell others about him. He always sent stumblers and sinners. I find that comforting.”

I love this truth!

By: Dianna

Dianna — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 00:05:00 +0000

WOW…now I HAVE to read this book by Bolz-Weber! Somehow I feel it is going to be convicting because you have left us questions to answer in your post, Lisa, that are also convicting. Thank you for your openness. xo