Buck-Naked Faith: A Brutally Honest Look at Stunted Christianity

Using the metaphor of bonsai trees the author examines areas that can result in "stunted" Christianity. Comparing the stunted trees to believers, often look like the real thing until you back up and get some perspective. Then you realize that they're miniatures, intentionally kept small in tight containers and inhibited such that they will never bear fruit.

The author takes the basic principles used in creating bonsai and presents their opposites as principles for creating a "butt-kicking, life-giving friendship with Jesus."

The book is pretty brutal in it's honesty. Sandras lays bare his own history, the kinds of things the typical Christian would go to great pains to hide. One of the reasons I'd recommend this book to others is the show more author's transparency. show less

Written by my friend Eric Sandras, this approachable book on authentic discipleship takes the model of the bonsai tree as the antithesis of our goals as Christians. It's a great illustration (anti-illustration?)