Comments on: Should Evangelicals Walk Away? Review of “The Great Evangelical Retreat”

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 20:18:19 +0000

In reply to David.

I’m glad you’ve connected with Ed’s blog. Hope you continue to get good things from it. I always do.
I haven’t gotten a copy yet of Enlightenment Now but I look forward to reading it too! I’m glad to hear that you like it so far.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 20:16:30 +0000

In reply to Jennifer.

Great insert to include Romans 12 into this conversation, Jennifer. Offering ourselves to God–in every way we can–is always a wise answer.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 20:15:06 +0000

In reply to Boma. I agree with you, Boma: we definitely don't use that retreat option as much as we could. It doesn't have to be anything major, but even mini-retreats can help us reconnect with God more often.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 20:14:07 +0000

In reply to floyd. Unfortunately, yes, defensive positions are what the church is known for in this season. :( Hopefully we can turn that around sooner rather than later.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 20:13:22 +0000

In reply to Mari-Anna Stålnacke. "Our job is to become truly God-centered. The world will notice without us pointing it out." That's a great point, Mari-Anna. We don't always have to preach with words; our actions speak louder.

By: David

David — Sun, 18 Feb 2018 09:15:09 +0000

Dear Lisa, for Lent this year I’m fasting on more or less the same things I did last year — only more so. To put a positive spin on it I am trying to be more “mindful” about where I direct my attention. So, I have started reading a new book (Steve Pinker’s “Enlightenment Now”. It’s good!), and I am on my quest for male and/or British Christian bloggers. I’ve started following Ed Cyzewski’s blog and I like his voice).

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Sun, 18 Feb 2018 02:56:43 +0000

Surrender so important…isn’t it! I always think of Romans 12:1 when the word surrender appears.
Sounds an interesting book Lisa.
Thank you
Jennifer

By: Boma

Boma — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 22:47:17 +0000

Retreat to recoup; it’s a simple strategy that works all the time, but one Christians don’t use as much as we’re supposed to. God help us! Thanks for sharing this review, Lisa. Blessings to you.

By: floyd

floyd — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 16:44:09 +0000

“Defensive positions”, that sums up the modern day church pretty well… unfortunately.

By: Mari-Anna Stålnacke

Mari-Anna Stålnacke — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 16:17:06 +0000

I agree. Any chance starts with us. We can’t force others to do what we don’t want to do ourselves. And we should not force anybody to do anything anyway. It’s God’s job. Our job is to become truly God-centered. The world will notice without us pointing it out.
Thanks, Lisa, always pointing to God. Blessings to you!