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Tracks in the Straw: Tales Spun from the Manger

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Open Preview See a Problem? Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. Preview — Tracks in the Straw by Ted Loder. Tracks in the Straw: Tales Spun from the Manger by Ted Loder. Tales Spun from the Manger 4. In a memorable Christmas book full of surprises and wonder, Loder offers 15 nativity stories and fables that bring forth an amazing set of characters, animals, and unexpected visitors who witness, in one way or another, the life-changing mystery of the nativity.

Arranged into 24 readings for optional Advent use. Paperback , pages. Published June 3rd by Augsburg Books first published To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Tracks in the Straw , please sign up. Lists with This Book. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Jan 04, J rated it did not like it Shelves: This one was written by a methodist minster deep into "social justice" according to his bio on the book tab.

What is the point of a Catholic spiritual reading bookclub that doesn't read Catholic authors, or at least authors that support Catholic teachings??? I stopped reading around pg. Those were a punishment attached to original sin that were assigned to women in the garden of Eden after the fall of man. Since Mary was conceived without sin and remained sinless during her lifetime, she wouldn't have had labor pains.

Such a simple thing, but easily overlooked if you don't have a firm grasp of Catholic teachings. I don't trust myself to find all the errors in this book and the bookclub seems to study these book as pure truth. Just like historically inaccurate movies, erroneous images and ideas can easily take hold in your memory once you are exposed to them. I don't want bad theology messing with my mind.

Books like these are cancer to faithful catholics, unless you have a trusted guide to point out the inaccuracies and theological pitfalls. I'm really disappointed in the CCS bookclub. But it hasn't offered that. And, it isn't doing me any good. Jan 01, Sally rated it really liked it. Great alternative ways of imagining Jesus birth from different accounts - good for youth and adults. Kathy Bures rated it really liked it Jun 12, Phyllis rated it it was amazing Jul 11, Arlene Dunn rated it it was amazing Feb 22, Judy rated it it was amazing Jul 16, Michael Davis rated it really liked it Jan 03, AW Tozer's genuine passion for God and to see others encounter and draw near to God is unmistakable.

He is relentless with his courageous call for a life lived in opposition to nominal Christianity. Casual, or common, Christianity is not a legitimate option in Tozer's view of things. The book is basically the author's attempt to walk throu My fourth reading of this classic proves once again that it never fails to challenge, to encourage, and to satisfy. The book is basically the author's attempt to walk through the disciplines, or methods of pursuit. He makes a case for each aspect of intentionally growing in knowledge and love for God through exploring the essence of each practice, not so much in mechanics but in spirit.

I will continue to re-visit this every couple of years. This work, along with few other selections, becomes a diagnostic tool for my heart.

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It is a barometer of my dedication to being a disciple and pursuer of Christ. I have been wanting to read this book for a long time, and I am amazed that as I completed this book I wondered that had I read it sooner it would not have been as impacting. As is the way with God, timing is everything-perfect and precise. I will warn this is not a casual read.

I found myself reading and re-reading paragraphs over and over. He has a dizzying intellect and an ability to reach to the heart of things which often is no casual venture. My favorite sections regarded pride, God's inst I have been wanting to read this book for a long time, and I am amazed that as I completed this book I wondered that had I read it sooner it would not have been as impacting.

My favorite sections regarded pride, God's instruction on holiness, the duality of our existence and how the mundane tasks of daily life may be accepted by God as our worship. The simplicity of the pursuit and how our fallen nature and desires complicate the journey resonate with me. I do highly recommend this book for those honestly seeking God. In fact, I plan to get a hard copy as it seems to be one of those books I would turn to time and time again for a perspective check and maybe even a new insight should I mature in my walk.

May God bless your journey to seek Him wholly! Mar 15, Jeanie rated it it was amazing Shelves: Every Christian should read this book. This book had clairification backed up with scripture. As I was reading, I had a longing in my heart. It's focus is on the Lord, not on what I can do better, or what I need to do, or need not do.

It was about surrending and the importantance of knowing who God is. In my own walk with the Lord, I am amazed every year on what there is to know about the Lord, his character, his desires and how much I lack. This book is a freeing that it releases many lies that Every Christian should read this book. This book is a freeing that it releases many lies that as christians we can believe. If we believe a lie, we are in bondage in that lie. Only the truth will set us free to love and to surrender.

It shows the importance of being well fed with a body of other believers. How we are to beseech the lord to show us his Glory. He is well pleased to show us his mercy but on his terms and not on ours. Which again leads to a total surrender. I loved how each chapter ended in a heart-felt prayer to the Lord.

The Pursuit of God: The Human Thirst for the Divine

This book is a blessing to read over and over again. This book was one of the most fruitful and refreshing school assignments I've ever received. I have heard much talk of Tozer lately and now that I have read him I understand why. Every sentences drips with wisdom that has been soaked in much prayer. He writes beautifully and poetically. Such crafted language is beautiful enough to make one want to pursue God.

Yet it is not the outer beauty of the writing that captures a person in this book, it is the passionate heart-filled exhortations which ov This book was one of the most fruitful and refreshing school assignments I've ever received. Yet it is not the outer beauty of the writing that captures a person in this book, it is the passionate heart-filled exhortations which overflow with love for Jesus that make one desire to pursue God after reading this book. Tozer writes not only with passion, but also with God-exalting humility.

This is seen in his own description of the book: Nothing here is new except in the sense that it is a discovery which my own heart has made of spiritual realities most delightful and wonderful to me. Others before me have gone much father into these holy mysteries than I have done, but if my fire is not large it is yet real, and there may be those who can light their candle at its flame.

I greatly recommend this book for anyone who wishes to draw nearer to and deeper with God. Oct 04, Rick Dugan rated it it was amazing. Considering Tozer wrote this classic on an all night train from Chicago to Texas, I'm challenged to redeem the time I spend on airplanes! This intensely spiritual yet practical book gets beyond emotive arguments for pursuing God.

Tozer stimulates a hunger for God and teaches us to find him in various ways and placed. He kindles the fire so that we become dissatisfied to religious programs and orthodox theology alone. Nothing less than the presence of God will satisfy. I was especially challenged Considering Tozer wrote this classic on an all night train from Chicago to Texas, I'm challenged to redeem the time I spend on airplanes!

I was especially challenged by the chapters on meekness, possessing nothing, hearing the voice of God, and apprehending God by faith. Difficult yet worthy goals of discipleship. A book worth your time. I would recommend this to any Christian.

I took my time to read it 4. Read it, shared excerpts with others, meditated on it. This explores the importance of passion in seeking God by a man who lived with passion for God. It is so easy to get distracted by a noisy and demanding world and this book is spiritual succour. Apr 26, Adam rated it it was amazing. Even before I ever read this book and before I even heard of John Piper, God was already laying the foundations in my heart, teaching me the discipline of seeking Him.

Since them I have read it more times than I can count. I now have the added advantage of having it on audio, so I listen to it regularly. Each time I read it I am encouraged in a new way. I think it would be in line with Tozer to say that we do not take the time to truly study anything anymore.

With the dawn of the digital age, we are more susceptible to just move on to the next book without actually grasping everything there is to know in the last one. The Pursuit of God is one of those books that ought to be studied by everyone. While there are several orthodoxy points I would probably take issue with, I cannot read The Pursuit of God without worshiping.

Ever chapter finishes with a prayer that convicts my heart and brings the lessons that much closer to my soul. Check out my book reviews every Wednesday at worthyofthegospel. Oct 01, Brian Ming rated it it was amazing.

A classic, by one of the greatest minds and theologians of our time. Although written a long time ago, the content still holds true. After reading this I can honestly say, "I want more of God. Apr 22, Pamela rated it it was amazing Shelves: This book stirred my passions, drew me in with the intense beauty of God, while at the same time gripped me with conviction. The core of this writing lies in the fact that before a person determines to seek out God, God has been already been pursuing him Other concept This book stirred my passions, drew me in with the intense beauty of God, while at the same time gripped me with conviction.

Other concepts that have helped me: A new set of eyes so to speak will develop within us enabling us to be looking at God while our outward eyes are seeing the scenes of this passing world. Following Hard After God 2: Blessedness of Possessing Nothing 3: Removing the Veil Barrier to God 4: Apprehending God Personal Relationship with God 5: Universal Presence Omniscience 6: Gaze of the Soul Developing Faith 8: But overall, this is a good resource for recharging the fire in following Christ.

May 14, Bob rated it it was amazing. This little classic is a gem and is actually available for free in e-versions! Tozer speaks in plain language about profound spiritual realities ranging from our longing for God to the blessedness of possessing nothing to the quality of meekness to the way we divide sacred from secular in our lives.

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He explores how it is that we open ourselves up to God and hear God. While there are points at which his references are plainly connected to his own time, this is more than made up for by the spiritu This little classic is a gem and is actually available for free in e-versions! While there are points at which his references are plainly connected to his own time, this is more than made up for by the spiritual richness in these pages.

We used this for a book discussion and each chapter provided us with 45 minutes of rich content for discussion and the prayers at the end of each chapter became our prayers to end our time together. I rarely hand out five stars. But this book is worth it only considering the prayers at the end of every chapter. However, the content of the book is filled with wonderful insights, the likes of G.

Campbell Morgan and Alexander McLaren. It's a short read but full of dynamite. You can spend many hours meditating on what you will read here. Jun 22, Kelly rated it really liked it. The chapters are short and the book makes for a great two-week daily devotional book. Lewis that I like except with a better foundation for what he believes. And other than having a particularly low view of the sacraments, Tozer lived up to what I expect of him in this book.

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Mar 09, Jimmy Reagan rated it it was amazing. This book holds a rightful place on the list of the greatest Christian books of all time. Of the many outstanding books that A. If you have ever looked for this title in used bookstores, you probably found it terribly worn. That ragged condition would be from both use and from the inferior binding that I have noticed in many old editions.

Moody has thankfully provided us here with an edition that is both economical and of a quality made t This book holds a rightful place on the list of the greatest Christian books of all time. Moody has thankfully provided us here with an edition that is both economical and of a quality made to last. You can tell as you read. He sees that our souls are thirsty for God and many Christians have settled for something of such lesser value.

His first chapter on following hard after God sets the tone. He talks about removing the veil that we might see the Lord. He often draws on the incredible attributes of God, something else he is famous for writing about, to show, for example, what His presence and voice means. In short, this is a veritable masterpiece. Every Christian should read this book in his or her life I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. Apr 01, Mary rated it really liked it Shelves: I'd heard, when I was young and impressionable, that he was on the "mystical" side of things, and that, at first, scared me and, later, intriguied me.

His language transcends the ordinary and ventures into philosophy and even physics. And in God, Tozer finds it: God as Fixed Point. A very nice antidote to the rampant relativity of 21st C.

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Apr 06, Mike Duncan rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: I read as many books as I can find about Christianity and this book came highly recommended. I find in this book a profound love for Christ by Mr. This is a must-read for any Christian. Every chapter ends with a short prayer, that I read out loud every time I read the book. It will instill a greater knowledge and understanding of Christ's love for you every time you read it.

I won't give any details away because I believe the book needs to be read to understand what I'm writing. There are I read as many books as I can find about Christianity and this book came highly recommended. There are few books that I've read that make the power of the Trinity in my life so evident.

It is a very empowering book. I've read it numerous times. Too many to count. I won't put a finish date, because I intend on reading it for a very long time. He is manifest only when and as we are aware of his presence.

On our part there must be surrender to the Spirit of God, for His work it is to show us the Father and the Son. If we cooperate with Him in loving obedience, God will manifest himself to us, and that manifestation will be the difference between a nominal Christian life and a life radiant with the Light of His face. I feel like it taugh "God is here when we are wholly unaware of it. I feel like it taught me things I hadn't considered before, and showed me the areas where I was deficient in my relationship with Christ.

I will be reflecting upon this book for weeks to come.

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