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May 13, 2011
J.E.
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I recently read through Douglas Leblanc's book, Tithing: test me in this from Thomas Nelson’s Ancient Practices series. Overall, I liked the book, and found it to be an easy, engaging read.
Leblanc, a journalist, filled the book with interviews he conducted with people representing a wide swath of the Judeo-Christian faith traditions (and it's important that I emphasize traditions, plural, there because Leblanc's list of interviewees includes a Rabbi as well as representatives from ne More...
Leblanc, a journalist, filled the book with interviews he conducted with people representing a wide swath of the Judeo-Christian faith traditions (and it's important that I emphasize traditions, plural, there because Leblanc's list of interviewees includes a Rabbi as well as representatives from ne More...
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Sep 14, 2011
Dana
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"Tithing" is part of the Ancient Practices Series written by Douglas Leblanc. In the book, he tells the stories of several families whose lives were changed as a result of their decision to tithe. The key verse he uses is found in Malachi 3:10 and says, "Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not
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Aug 01, 2011
Cs
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Mixed feelings about this book. The book is based on personal stories the author gathers on tithing, not so much the why or reason behind it, although some of the stories explain the biblical and theological basis for tithing. It certainly comes through that tithing is a spiritual discipline. It certainly is the minimum that is expected of us from a biblical perspective.
Some of the stories resonated with me. Other stories left me wondering "why exactly are they tithing?" as I didn't s More...
Some of the stories resonated with me. Other stories left me wondering "why exactly are they tithing?" as I didn't s More...
Feb 01, 2012
Ben
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Tithing is an excellent book in the Ancient Practices series. Written by journalist Douglas Leblanc, it is a series of interviews with several different Christians regarding their perspectives on tithing. Leblanc has a talent for extracting a great story from his interviews, and interjects thought-provoking commentary in just the right spots.
Some of his subjects are Randy Alcorn, Ron Sider, and Ed Bacon. Most of his subjects relate their history of tithing and why they chose to do it. More...
Some of his subjects are Randy Alcorn, Ron Sider, and Ed Bacon. Most of his subjects relate their history of tithing and why they chose to do it. More...
Feb 14, 2010
J.D.
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I recently joined a program at booksneeze.com, which is run by Thomas Nelson Publishers, that allows you to receive and review books before they are officially released in the hopes of getting out the word of certain books. This is my first foray in this venture, and it is a book on quite the interesting topic: tithing.
Certainly tithing is one of those disciplines that is not given much attention or is given too much attention/focus. I was extremely curious to hear someone elaborate More...
Certainly tithing is one of those disciplines that is not given much attention or is given too much attention/focus. I was extremely curious to hear someone elaborate More...
Feb 09, 2010
Michelle
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This book is fairly well-written. It's obvious that LeBlanc is a journalist, as his prose is precise and clean. However, it lacks something that even good non-fiction writing can have -- It has no real heart behind it. Sure, the words flow well and it's easy to read this book, but there's just no feeling behind any of it. A lot of times, it seems as if LeBlanc is just relating his interview subjects' life stories instead of giving the reader any real sense of who these people are. That sense of
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Nov 08, 2011
Michael
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I’ve heard many, many sermons on Tithing. My prayer is that the sermons you’ve heard on the commandment resonates with you, and you faithfully and fully tithe.
The author has several people contribute to the various chapters of this book, but the theme remains throughout the book. Tithing is a relational act, and not an obligation.
I have served in church leadership roles, so I know what tithing does for the mission of the church, and THE CHURCH. Tithing is relational in that i More...
The author has several people contribute to the various chapters of this book, but the theme remains throughout the book. Tithing is a relational act, and not an obligation.
I have served in church leadership roles, so I know what tithing does for the mission of the church, and THE CHURCH. Tithing is relational in that i More...
Feb 27, 2010
Kate
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I was quite unimpressed with this book. The premise was a good one: demonstrate through real-life examples how giving back to God with an open hand will bring blessings into the life of believers, and how this expands across denominational borders. The execution was terrible. The eleven "journalistic narratives" in this book are sloppily presented, often detouring off the main topic without explanation, disorganized, and containing unexplained references to institutions and events that
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Feb 21, 2010
Lynnea
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Each chapter of this book was supposedly a different person's view of tithing. However, after the first couple chapters, I had a hard time relating the mini-biographies of the people to their tithing comments.
But here are a few points I enjoyed:
Several times Malachi 3:10 was mentioned ("Test me in this").
Randy Alcorn explains, "...if you take the standard of ten percent and say God required it of the poorest people in Old Testament Israel, and now that we More...
But here are a few points I enjoyed:
Several times Malachi 3:10 was mentioned ("Test me in this").
Randy Alcorn explains, "...if you take the standard of ten percent and say God required it of the poorest people in Old Testament Israel, and now that we More...
May 13, 2011
Holly
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Tithing by Douglas Leblanc is part of The Ancient Practices Series. If you're a Christian looking for information on tithing, this is the book for you. It's relatively short, consise, and unjudging.
Tithing is the act of giving 1/10th, or 10%. This means different things for different people. For some it means giving 10% to their church, for others it means giving 10% to those in need. The tithe has long been a debate in the Christian community, and Leblanc does his best in this book More...
Tithing is the act of giving 1/10th, or 10%. This means different things for different people. For some it means giving 10% to their church, for others it means giving 10% to those in need. The tithe has long been a debate in the Christian community, and Leblanc does his best in this book More...
Feb 27, 2010
Lydia
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I received this book from BookSneeze (formerly Thomas Nelson Publishers) and was hoping that, while this isn't my usual type of book, it would interesting enough to hold my attention.
This is a small book and I was grateful for that. While the stories were, at moments, interesting on the whole I felt a little out of my league throughout the book. And I almost felt ashamed at times because I've been a Christian my entire life and still had no clue what references to people, ideas and More...
This is a small book and I was grateful for that. While the stories were, at moments, interesting on the whole I felt a little out of my league throughout the book. And I almost felt ashamed at times because I've been a Christian my entire life and still had no clue what references to people, ideas and More...
May 13, 2011
Sheridan
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I will be giving a talk at church about tithing soon, so I was excited to get a free copy from Book Sneeze of Tithing to review.
The author shares his experience going around the country to interview different people (most are leaders of congregations) who are tithe payers. He shares their experience and thoughts about tithing.
He never says if tithing should be required, rather shares their experiences and lets you come to your own conclusions.
Some interesting insig More...
The author shares his experience going around the country to interview different people (most are leaders of congregations) who are tithe payers. He shares their experience and thoughts about tithing.
He never says if tithing should be required, rather shares their experiences and lets you come to your own conclusions.
Some interesting insig More...
May 13, 2011
Fylvia
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Kudos to Thomas Nelson for championing the basic disciplines of faith. Far too many Christians today have swung so far left that the warm fuzzies of God’s grace entwining with man’s heart have obfuscated the everyday responsibilities of Christian life and service.
The Cross and God’s grace give us salvation; but the life of the saved is more than clinging to the promise of that Cross. We do not live in a monastic cocoon. Saved or not, we are required to live responsibly in a sinful worl More...
The Cross and God’s grace give us salvation; but the life of the saved is more than clinging to the promise of that Cross. We do not live in a monastic cocoon. Saved or not, we are required to live responsibly in a sinful worl More...
Aug 19, 2011
Adam
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Full review at http://bookwi.se/tithing-by-douglas-lebl...
Short review: It was ok. This was a journalistic/interview take on tithing. Didn't answer many of my questions about what tithing should be about. Didn't have any history of tithing in the Christian church.
I want to like the Ancient Practice series, but I have been disappointed in most of them. They have not been that grounded in scripture or history. Fasting by Scot McKnight has been the best so far. More...
Short review: It was ok. This was a journalistic/interview take on tithing. Didn't answer many of my questions about what tithing should be about. Didn't have any history of tithing in the Christian church.
I want to like the Ancient Practice series, but I have been disappointed in most of them. They have not been that grounded in scripture or history. Fasting by Scot McKnight has been the best so far. More...
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