Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Primal Book Review


As someone who is passionate about the body of Christ, I am constantly searching for anything that continues to fuel and clarify that passion. "Primal" not only satisfies that craving, it dares you to awaken your spiritual senses. Primal, re-introduces you to God's highest calling on humanity, the Great Commandment.

One of the most difficult endeavors has to be giving fresh perspective to a familiar Scripture. Within the study of Scripture, it seems that familiarity often breeds unfamiliarity. Mark Batterson re-covers the Great Commandment and adds texture and significance.

Like any good author, Mark helps you to move through the pages. The book balances depth with readability, affirmation with challenge, and ideals with implementation.

The new year it's a time in which we often look for new challenges and goals. If you are looking for a great way to begin the new year, this book is it!

On the blank back pages of the book, I have written several goals for my spiritual growth that have been inspired by this book, I pray it would do the same for you.


Check it out at Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Primal-Quest-Lost-Soul-Christianity/dp/1601421311/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Friday, December 4, 2009

Christmas Traditions: Traditions That Reveal The Real Jesus









This will be our topic during the Christmas Season.

I love "Navidad!" I don't think any culture celebrates Christmas like the Puerto Rican culture. In fact, I think that Puerto Rico could change its name to "Belen" or Bethlehem, for the way that the Christmas season is embraced and celebrated.

There are lots of Christmas Traditions: special family gatherings, unique family customs, and of course meals and drinks that are reserved for this time of the year only.

Traditions are effective, for they help remind and reinforce any essentials that we seek to celebrate. Which, poses the question: what are the essentials that Jesus wants to celebrate and remember? What traditions can we practice that will reveal him?

We will focus on these three:

  1. A Tradition of Redemption
  2. A Tradition of Preparation
  3. A Tradition of Celebration

Should the traditions and celebrations of the first coming of Jesus prepare us for his second coming?