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Dangerous Wonder: The Adventure of Childlike Faith
Recapture the joy of being a child and apply it to your relationship with God. Ask the difficult questions about faith, then just take Jesus at His word.
Includes discussion guide.
Includes discussion guide.
Paperback, 176 pages
Published
September 16th 2003
by NavPress
(first published March 1st 1992)
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I have read a good number of books that would fall in the "Christian Living" category, and a good majority of those that I've read were...nice. Few of them were truly inspiring. This is one of the few.
With a measure of eloquence and grace I've not often seen in any genre, Mr. Yaconelli indicts the reader for our "maturity" and pushes us to realize the meaning of "childlike faith." Somewhere in the rush to grow up we have forgotten what wonder is like and how to experience it, and further, we've...more
With a measure of eloquence and grace I've not often seen in any genre, Mr. Yaconelli indicts the reader for our "maturity" and pushes us to realize the meaning of "childlike faith." Somewhere in the rush to grow up we have forgotten what wonder is like and how to experience it, and further, we've...more
Per Sue Bates:
The author challenges the reader to rediscover or discover their childlike faith. He gives great stories of what it means to experience God in a childlike way, and how adults can lose that over time. He pushes the reader to think through where they've put artificial boundaries on their faith and how to overcome them. The study questions at end of each chapter are excellent - really could generate great conversations and next steps for the reader.
This is one of those rare books that...more
The author challenges the reader to rediscover or discover their childlike faith. He gives great stories of what it means to experience God in a childlike way, and how adults can lose that over time. He pushes the reader to think through where they've put artificial boundaries on their faith and how to overcome them. The study questions at end of each chapter are excellent - really could generate great conversations and next steps for the reader.
This is one of those rare books that...more
Given to me as a gift from our parish's then youth minister. It is a great read for teens in particular. It gave me a new way of seeing Christianity. Essentially what I got was, if someone is looking for an easy, comfy, show up to services and gatherings on occasion and feel good about your spiritual status then this ain't the religion for you. Christianity demands much of us that necessitates that we be shaken out of our comfort zone. This is what I call 'kicking the pews' in order to wake folk...more
An enjoyable book, with many thought-provoking statements and quotable quotes. I rushed to the end, eager to read all that it has to say. But, in reading the book so quickly, I didn't properly take hold of all the challenges and encouragements to change and develop a more childlike faith. There is, I suspect, so much more to take from this book than I did on first reading. I will have to to re-read it at least once (including the Discussion Guide, which I skipped), and take the time truly to eng...more
I miss Mike Yaconelli's passion for Christ and amazing service to ministry over the years. This books helps me to be reminded of those lessons Mike taught over the years. And it has served as a continual call for me to become more childlike within my faith. A good, quick read that will stay with you in many ways. If you ever served in Youth ministry and used Youth Specialties, you will remember Mike and appreciate this book!
Mike Yaconelli cuts through all the unnecessary stuff to the heart of a living breathing Christianity and does it all with a wonderful writing style that keeps one hoping for more. I read "Dangerous Wonder" as part of a group/class and always looked forward to what Mike had to share with us next. A great read that strives to help you recapture your child like faith.
This book was a life changer for me; hands down! I was so uptight before reading this book. It truly gave me more compassion and tolerance for others. To learn to play. While I go in and out of this new way of life I refer back to this book to remind me to enjoy the simple things - to live in dangerous wonder. Like a child.
Michael describes the many ways we adults drift from the wonder of childlike faith. It is especially challenging for those of us who value the productivity, efficiency, and responsibility of adulthood. Michael reminds us of the amazement we had when we first heard the things Jesus teaches. Certainly a new favorite of mine!
Mike Yaconelli brought a very different perspective to the the Church that was struggling post Jesus movement. This book is a collection of stories from his life As a pastor, church leader, and foundeR of Youth Specialties. It is a fun read with a lot of personal growth thrown in among the stories. Well worth the time.
this would be a better book if i wasn't me and wasn't living in china. if, however, you are a busy american who doesn't play very often, it is well worth the read. and though it wasn't earth shaking for me, i was reminded and i learned.
I love Mike Yaconelli and miss him very much...had the chance to spend a weekend with him back in my days of youth ministry...what an inspirational person!
Exciting, challenging. Yanconelli leads the reader to rediscover the childlike qualities that are often silenced and shamed out of us.
Another wonderful book by Yaconelli. He's a great story teller and a good reminder of child-like faith especially for seminary students.
I reread this book this year-- such encouragement.
Great book about playing a childish melody in your adult life
This book changed my life. I've read it several times.
Another fabulous read from Michael Yaconelli.
Excellent.
Life changer!!
Amazing book!!!!!!
Read as a group discussion book so it was interesting to go through the questions together. How do we recapture a child - like faith? Yaconelli poses this and other similar questions through out his book. How much do we miss in our relationship with God when we've lost our child like faith? He would say a great deal and it was fun to discover ways to return to that.
I wish there were six stars in the rating system.
There are not words to accurately describe the power and influence this book has had on me.
I believe I came to understand God better through Yaconelli's writing.
I read this shortly after becoming a Christian and it was as if God used this book to speak to me directly, assuring me that He was with me.
There are not words to accurately describe the power and influence this book has had on me.
I believe I came to understand God better through Yaconelli's writing.
I read this shortly after becoming a Christian and it was as if God used this book to speak to me directly, assuring me that He was with me.
Great words from a man who's legacy of childlikeness continues to live on! I'm challenged and encouraged every time I read these words!
Sep 27, 2007
Tim Kruse
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review of another edition
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Someone who wants to be free
I love the child-like attitude of the writer. It excited and motivated me to not only think outside of the box, but to run away from the box and into the arms of Jesus.
And best of all... it was gift from my favorite cousin! (Go Janelle!!)
And best of all... it was gift from my favorite cousin! (Go Janelle!!)
I didn't finish. It was a recommendation from someone else...maybe I'll pick it back up again sometime, but it will be a long time from now, b/c there are too many other books i KNOW i want to read on my shelf.
This book was a refreshing reminder of God's unconventional ways. I was stirred by this read and challenged to be more child-like in my perceptions and interpretations of my savior.
"Christianity is not about learning how to live within the lines; Christianity is about the joy of coloring." (pg 124) Expresses the freedom and the joy that we have as Christians.
I have read this book too many times over the course of many, many years, and go back to it from time-to-time. An all time favorite. My copy is extremely battered :)
I really liked this book. It was refreshing and encouraging. I really like that Mike saw beauty and wonder in the face of those who the world see's as not so beautiful.
i love this book and now it comes with a discussion guide. great for a small group wanting to ask questions about what it means to have a childlike faith.
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