"Churched" by Matthew Paul Turner

Ok. I am reading this book. "Churched". It is written by Matthew Paul Turner . Already into it a little and having some fun. Enjoying the stories. But, here is the deal. One week from today, I will blog about it, I mean review it. Are you ready? I'm getting there. Thing is I have to give away a copy. Here is what I'm gonna do. If you want to WIN A FREE COPY of "Churched", send me a short story or experience of how you figured out what church is really all about. Sound like fun? I think so. Leave your story here on the blog....more to come!

Comments

steve said…

Church is about people! Love to see life change in me and others.

October 7, 2008 at 10:37:00 AM EDT

Anonymous said…

I grew up in church all my life so it's always been something I've been a part of. However, it was the combined influences of Rob Bell and Donald Miller that awoke me to what church is truly all about! A community of people sharing life together, sharing Jesus, figuring this whole thing out together. A dramatic shift began happening in my life when I truly began sharing life with people and living out what I'd previously simply taken in and compartmentalized for what happens on Sundays (specifically between the hours of 9-12 and 4-6! Hahaha)
I could go on and on but that's the short of it :)

October 16, 2008 at 2:51:00 PM EDT

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