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Ten Dumb Things Smart Christians Believe (edition 2009)

by Larry Osborne

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In this delightfully personal and practical book, respected Bible teacher Larry Osborne confronts ten widely held beliefs that are both dumb and dangerous.  People don't set out to build their faith upon myths and spiritual urban legends. But somehow such falsehoods keep showing up in the way that many Christians think about life and God. These goofy ideas and beliefs are assumed by millions to be rock-solid truth... until life proves they're not. The sad result is often a spiritual disaster: confusion, feelings of betrayal, a distrust of Scripture, loss of faith, anger toward both the church and God. But it doesn't have to be so. Respected Bible teacher Larry Osborne confronts ten widely held beliefs that are both dumb and dangerous, including: * Faith can fix anything * God brings good luck * Forgiving means forgetting * Everything happens for a reason * A godly home guarantees good kids Get ready to be shocked, relieved, and inspired in the pages of Ten Dumb Things Smart Christians Believe. Because the truth is meant to set us free--not hurt us.… (more)
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Title:Ten Dumb Things Smart Christians Believe
Authors:Larry Osborne
Info:Multnomah Books (2009), Paperback, 224 pages
Collections:Early Morning Reading, Your library
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A friend recommended this book after hearing the author speak on a radio show. We both got copies to read and see if we can use the material for a women's retreat later this year. The author writes well and can put out a zinger with some good humor that doesn't diminish the truth of the zinger. The topic is important and he does a great job of stressing why the truth is better than the myths (dumb things) that we believe, often without even realizing we believe it.

His arguments are biblical, he encourages the reader to go back to the Bible over and over to test the truth of the things we say and hear and believe. Much of what passes for Christianity really isn't, it can't be found in the Bible. And believing things that aren't true leads to wrong expectations, bad actions, and frustrated lives. But the truth will set you free. This book provides a look at the truth and why it is better.

This book is an easy read, but a convicting read for any Christian. ( )
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In this delightfully personal and practical book, respected Bible teacher Larry Osborne confronts ten widely held beliefs that are both dumb and dangerous.  People don't set out to build their faith upon myths and spiritual urban legends. But somehow such falsehoods keep showing up in the way that many Christians think about life and God. These goofy ideas and beliefs are assumed by millions to be rock-solid truth... until life proves they're not. The sad result is often a spiritual disaster: confusion, feelings of betrayal, a distrust of Scripture, loss of faith, anger toward both the church and God. But it doesn't have to be so. Respected Bible teacher Larry Osborne confronts ten widely held beliefs that are both dumb and dangerous, including: * Faith can fix anything * God brings good luck * Forgiving means forgetting * Everything happens for a reason * A godly home guarantees good kids Get ready to be shocked, relieved, and inspired in the pages of Ten Dumb Things Smart Christians Believe. Because the truth is meant to set us free--not hurt us.

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