Blue Like Jazz: Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality | 
 enlarge | Author: Donald Miller
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
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Pages: 256
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ISBN: 0785263705
Dewey Decimal Number: 277.3082092
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Publication Date: July 17, 2003
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"I never liked jazz music because jazz music doesn't resolve. . . . I used to not like God because God didn't resolve. But that was before any of this happened." In Donald Miller's early years, he was vaguely familiar with a distant God. But when he came to know Jesus Christ, he pursued the Christian life with great zeal. Within a few years he had a successful ministry that ultimately left him feeling empty, burned out, and, once again, far away from God. In this intimate, soul-searching account, Miller describes his remarkable journey back to a culturally relevant, infinitely loving God.
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 authentic July 2, 2008
This book was truly worth more than the amount of money I spent to purchase it. The nonreligious thoughts he offers on Christianity are not only influential but they are valid to every individual. I not only cried, but literally laughed out loud! A "must read" for every Christ follower!
This Book has Several Things going for it ..... July 1, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
1. This is a flow of consciousness type book which offers some very honest and personal insights from a talented writer.
2. A Christian point of view coming more from the left offers insight into both the strengths and shallowness that mirrors and demonstrates the strengths and shallowness of the right. There are many evangelicals who need to consider and question the far or even moderate right point of view that has dominated evangelicalism and this book is one of the better ones. It doesn't require agreement to benefit.
3. A genuinely enjoyable read with some "aha" moments along the way that the author sees in himself that many readers will relate to and grow from along the way.
I enjoyed it and particularly benefitted from the story of the Confession Booth. It's revealing to me that many who dislike and disparage this book apart from coming from some predictable camps, are those who lead with their intellect and lack in the areas of practical compassion and loving people as Christ loved them. That shouldn't be lost on anyone while reading these reviews in general.
Excellent read June 26, 2008
This book, as well as Donald Miller's other books are simply elegant and poetic. While some may disagree with Miller's "Theology" it must be stated that his purpose was to identify and reach out to hurting people that are broken and searching for truth. Miller's commentary approach gives an artistic and humorous insight into what I would call...the real deal Christianity. Thanks Don
Insightful & honest June 25, 2008
I could definately identify with Miller. I appreciated his brutal honesty with respect to Christianity, especially fundamentalism.
Lovely Read June 18, 2008
This book is a wonderful book to read. It is the refreshing story of Donald Miller's personal faith: it is real and unadorned with the frills one usually sees in Christian personal interpretation. Be aware that the book is NOT personal interpreation as much as it is the story of Donald Miller's thoughts. It is certianly not an organized exposition on the tenets of Christian faith as much as it is the meandering thoughts and actions of one Christian. I love Miller's transparency and insight. The book causes the reader to reevaluate the things that they believe about Christianity: why do they believe them? What do they think now that they have seen the world through Miller's eyes? I recommend the book particularly to young adult Christians, but really everyone, even non-Christians, can enjoy the work.
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