I went to hear Donald Miller tonight. Don is the author of Blue Like Jazz and Searching for God Knows What. When I heard that he was appearing at Tyndale, I knew I had to go.
Life almost got in the way. It's been a busy week, and honestly I just wanted to go home. It snowed tonight and I'm busy. But I went and figured that I would skip going to hear him tomorrow.
I've changed my mind. I'm going tomorrow too. I think I have a new favorite author.
Don is a great writer. Blue Like Jazz, has a chapter in it called Confession, that alone makes the book worth getting. He is in the tradition of Anne Lammott, and he is the type of author that I would like to introduce to those who mean the most to me.
Don spoke on how the Bible isn't here to answer our how questions (how to have a happy marriage, how to be great in seven easy steps) as much as it is a why book. He spoke things that I had never thought before but it made me wish I had. He is completely different and yet even better than I thought he would be. I feel like I just ate soul food.
Can't wait until tomorrow.
I wish I was in TO.
I totally agree with you about the chapter on confession in blue like jazz. It is worth re-reading on a regular basis to get myself into the habit of humility and not thinking we have to be 'perfect' to share/live our faith
made me wish I was there! Loading computer programs isn't exactly what I'd rather be doing...ok I'm done that...it just feels like it's handing over me...
Sounds like I must get his book..yay!!!
Wow! Are these presentations being recorded?
Glad you are joining the Mac world. You are going to love it!
Yes, it was recorded. I think you can order the CDs from Tyndale for $10 plus $4 shipping.
He was good both days. He was also on CFRB this afternoon on the John Moore show.
If I was allowed, i think I'd be envious!
I can't get enough of Miller, he's got some new stuff coming out soon. Also Pastor Rick's book just came out, Jesus in the Margins : Finding God in the Places We Ignore by Rick McKinley (You may know him as the pastor of Donald Miller Blue Like Jazz). Have you got your hands on that one yet? I t puts a little bit more of a pastoral perspective on ideas Miller discusses. I'd be interested to hear what you thought about that one.
Rick is a friend; I hope to see him next week. I've read part of his book but I'm looking forward to getting a copy soon and finishing the rest.