The Barbarian Way: Unleash the Untamed Faith Within

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Amazing book! McManus defines a barbarian as a follower of Christ who is uncivilized, untamed, willing to take risks, appear foolish, face danger a... (show more)

Amazing book! McManus defines a barbarian as a follower of Christ who is uncivilized, untamed, willing to take risks, appear foolish, face danger and uncertainty, and sacrifice comfort and security in order to follow the call of God. More than anything else, the barbarian heeds to the voice and the direction of God instead of what others (quite often the church) expect him or her to be.

After reading the first chapter, I found myself challenged to become more of a barbarian, and, since finishing the book, have been weighing certain areas of my life that are perhaps too "civilized." This book takes me back to when I rededicated my life to Christ 8 years ago. I remember my passion for God, my reckless abandon and so many of the seemingly foolish decisions I made in my attempt to please Christ above all. Later, as a "seasoned Christian," I thought how embarassing and "out there" many of the things I said and did during that time must have appeared. But after reading this book, I realize that I was simply a barbarian in the making. I desire more of that passion and intensity... to be truly undignified in my pursuit of Christ, yet again. (show less)

 

 

by Weslynn Biggers

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For whatever reason, even though it sure looks like I should love this book, I did not like it at all. Maybe it was just a little too esoteric for... (show more)

For whatever reason, even though it sure looks like I should love this book, I did not like it at all. Maybe it was just a little too esoteric for me and didn't deal with concrete issues, but I was not able to connect with this book at all. The things he had to say were certainly good, they just weren't for me. This might be worth going back to to read again in a couple of years to see what it would mean to me at that point. (show less)

 

 

by Nathaniel Jonet

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  This book was a good read. Although I never was able to equate barbarianism with Christianity I definitely was able to get the point McManus was drawing. We have become a very politically correct, stay out of the way of danger, pray about but not act on it kinda of people. What I learned most out of this book was not only having an adventuresome faith but being willing to teach my daughter and future children that God asks us to step in the face of danger frequently for the love of Him and... (show more)

  This book was a good read. Although I never was able to equate barbarianism with Christianity I definitely was able to get the point McManus was drawing. We have become a very politically correct, stay out of the way of danger, pray about but not act on it kinda of people. What I learned most out of this book was not only having an adventuresome faith but being willing to teach my daughter and future children that God asks us to step in the face of danger frequently for the love of Him and unbelievers. I really appreciated when his son was struggling with forgiveness to a boy that had insulted his mother. McManus responded with asking him if there was a little voice inside him telling him what to do. The son said "yes". "Well, what is it saying?" "That I need to forgive and stick it out." "Who do you think that is?" "It's God, I know it" "Well then what are you going to do about it?"

  The reminder that we can hear God's voice and choose not to obey but gradually his voice will become inaudible to us. I want to always be able to hear God's voice, even when He is calling me to be crazy like John the Baptist. (show less)

   

   

  by Joy Pope Macchione on Jun 27, 2009 at 09:18PM

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  A passionate challenge to serious followers of Christ to renounce "civilized", status-quo religion, and to live their relationship with God as He directs in their lives. In other words, to become true non-conforming "Barbarians" in the style of Moses, John the Baptist, Jesus Christ, and other religious radicals who turned the existing ossified religious institutions of their day upside down.

  Mr. McManus uses examples from history (William Wallace/Braveheart) and his in... (show more)

  A passionate challenge to serious followers of Christ to renounce "civilized", status-quo religion, and to live their relationship with God as He directs in their lives. In other words, to become true non-conforming "Barbarians" in the style of Moses, John the Baptist, Jesus Christ, and other religious radicals who turned the existing ossified religious institutions of their day upside down.

  Mr. McManus uses examples from history (William Wallace/Braveheart) and his interactions with his own son and daughter to illustrate how fearless barbarians can take on the establishment and do what is impossible for those who stay within the system.

  His writing style and many stories are fascinating and thought-provoking. I really enjoyed the way he lays out his strategy for changing the way we think about ourselves and our responsibilities as God does his work in our hearts.

  I highly recommend this book to anyone who is in a committed relationship with their Lord, and wants to understand the motivations and desires of their transformed hearts (their inner "Barbarian"!). It is also a wonderful guide to acceptance of God's direction in our lives which takes on the unconventional and the impossible in His name. (show less)

   

   

  by Facebook User on Apr 12, 2009 at 12:36AM

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