This is an incredible illustration of living too safe. The video is an older video of Francis Chan, but well worth the watch. Chan is the pastor of Conerstone Church in Simi Valley, California. He is also the author of Crazy Love and Forgotten God.
I have a goal of reading 50 books this year. Huge for me…I like to read but this is more than I have ever read in a year. Well I have completed a few. I will give you a small description and something from the publisher if it is available so you can know more about the books.
Travel guide given to me by Pat. This book is to prepare our West Europe team for our vision trip to Belgium in March. I really enjoyed learning more about the country.
from the publisher – We frequently update our Belgium guide, and we make every effort to bring you the most accurate and thorough book. Plus we provide timely updates about the area to Fodors.com.
- Unlike other travel books, Fodor’s guides rely heavily on local experts who know the territory best—so you know you’re seeing the real Belgium.
- We give you the planning tools you need to tailor your trip. We give options for all budgets. You make the choices.
#2 God’s Continent, Christianity, Islam, and Europe’s Religious Crisis by Philip Jenkins
This book examines the present state of religion in Western Europe and how it happened. I found the book to be an interesting read.
Product description from christianbooks.com - What does the future hold for European Christianity? Is the Christian church doomed to collapse under the weight of globalization, Western secularism, and a flood of Muslim immigrants? Is Europe, in short, on the brink of becoming “Eurabia”?
#3 Crazy Love, Overwhelmed by a Relentless God by Francis Chan
I have enjoyed this book a lot. It is a very easy read but has caused me to evaluate my walk with God. Chan is a frequent speaker on the Passion Tours with Louie Giglio and Chris Tomlin. This is a good read for students and adults. Chan Pastors a church in California, Cornerstone Church.
product description – The God of the universe is crazy about you! His love is the most powerful thing in the world and He wants to give it to you, so you can live for Him. If you have made a commitment to follow Christ, then read “Crazy Love” to be reminded and challenged in your walk. Sharing from his own life struggles and sacrifices, author Francis Chan issues a call for selfless, Christ-like living. Let the love you have received from God impact your life like never before.
