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Rhinestone Jesus: Saying Yes To God When Sparkly, Safe Faith Is No Longer Enough (2014)

by Kristen Welch(Favorite Author)

4.43 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

1414389426 (ISBN13: 9781414389424)

languge

English

genre

Memoir & Autobiography

publisher

Tyndale Momentum

review 1: This book read like several other Christian feminist type of books I've read lately, and like the others, it was disappointing. I would really like to see a Christian woman write about theology in a manner that isn't just another mommy blog turned into a book. Welch focuses a lot on how motherhood is divine, and how she experiences God through her children and how she serves God by taking care of her family. I don't disagree with this necessarily, but talk about regurgitating "sparkly, safe faith" that women in the church have been dealing with for centuries. Like another reviewer mentioned, I was also a little put off at the "Do as I say, not as I do," lesson about Mercy House and charity and good works. What she wanted to get across to her audience was not clear to me. I... more guess if the reader comes into this one not expecting anything revolutionary or different or pro-feminist, then they might enjoy it quite a bit.
review 2: What a truly inspiring book! I loved how this families one yes changed the lives of 12 women (so far). This book made me want to step out of my little box and give what little yes I have to God and see what He does with it. I could relate to Kristen in so many different ways when she talked about her fears, doubts, and insecurities. And her tendency as an introvert to want to shut people out. This is a book that will stay with me for years to come. Highly recommended! less

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