Messy: God Likes It That Way (Paperback)

from megcamp

While I didn't always agree with Swoboda theologically, I really enjoyed his creative illustrations of our faith, his genuine wrestling with hard issues, and his very clear love for God. It was a fun and fast read, that I think would lend itself well to using as a small group discussion over the ...

from sdmurphy53

I enjoyed reading the book and getting a different theological viewpoint on life and some of the problems we all face every day. It was a quick read and may consider doing a book study with a small group in the near future. I think it has a lot of 'food for thought' ideas and would be good as a s...

from deusvitae

A discussion of the challenges, imperfections, and other "messy" aspects of life and belief by a young(er) professor and theologian. The author describes the difficulties of life: our own sinfulness and imperfections, the imperfections of fellow Christians, challenges with families, sex, and rela...

from adamzambiasingleton

Swoboda has written a thoroughly engaging book that invites the reader into a conversation. He dialogues with the reader and tears down walls in order to address topics that cover many facets of the Christian faith. I appreciate his honesty in his failures and success. It would be a good small gr...

from snotbottom

I really liked this one. Swoboda keeps it real, without getting the least bit preachy. His writing style is very conversational, as if you are just sitting there with him in a coffee shop as he talks about his faith and the everyday things ghat challenge each of us in our own walks of faith. Do i...