1. Rumors of God
    Darren Whitehead, Jon Tyson
    Thomas Nelson / 2011 / Trade Paperback
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  1. PhyllisASherer
    SC
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    BOOK REVIEW: "Rumors of God"
    August 26, 2011
    PhyllisASherer
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    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
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    Meets Expectations: 5
    Rumors of God

    By: Darren Whitehead, Jon Tyson

    Thomas Nelson / 2011 / Paperback

    When hope is gone, or you've hit a wall and feel you can't get to God, or you feel like He has left you, this book will remind you HE IS IN CONTROL and YOU HAVE TO ACT ON THAT. I forget so often to ASK GOD FIRST what to do in certain situations. Don't just go bumbling in, ask God what to do. He will tell you, and you will hear Him, loud and clear. Common fears you may have, I have them too... the same fears your neighbor has, your preacher, your best friend. We all have the same questions sometimes about God, Jesus, life. This book can and will help you. Get it now, don't wait. We all need hope NOW.
  2. trusthimto
    Ontario, Canada
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    All the best on your Journey.
    August 24, 2011
    trusthimto
    Ontario, Canada
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    The title and the tag will grab your attention. If you are looking that is.

    Each chapter contained something that I personally found challenging that made me stop and pause.

    We are bombarded with media, with rumors, with so many things that attempt to grab and hold our attention. Anything to get our focus off of God. This book is filled with stories of regular people like you and me who have stepped out in their faith and allowed the love of God to do some miraculous things.

    In this book you have an opportunity to consider the following Rumors: Abundant Life, Another Dream, Generosity, Love, Grace, Freedom, Commitment, Community, Justice and Hope.

    If you are open and looking/listening one of these Rumors are certain to challenge and encourage you.

    All the best on your journey to "experience the kind of faith you've only heard about."

    Disclaimer: Book has been provided courtesy of Thomas Nelson and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available at your favourite bookseller from Thomas Nelson.
  3. Pilar Arsenec
    New Jersey
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Life Changing
    August 14, 2011
    Pilar Arsenec
    New Jersey
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    There are no words to adequately describe how brilliant this book is, but I will try. What initially piqued my interest was the description of the book... "Where is the life God promised us? Life is busy. We live like slaves to our fast-paced, suffocating schedules. But Jesus calls us to a better way. Another dream--an unimagined future. Close the gap between what you hear about and what you see." Thus the book title, "Rumors of God--Experience the kind of faith you've only heard about."

    Each chapter defines a rumor; i.e., abundant life, generosity, love, community and justice. Pastors Darren and Jon take you on a journey which will compel you to love and serve others. I loved every chapter of this book, but what especially stood out for me were the rumors of community and justice.

    The rumor of community was about loving beneath the surface. Pastor Jon states that one of the great challenges we face in moving into community is the incurable need for the approval of others. This approval drives us to put on a mask or hide behind a profile, but doesn't give others the chance of loving us for our true selves. In a true biblical community there needs to be intimacy and acceptance through transparency. He states that by learning to lower our masks, we begin to love one another for who we truly are.

    The rumor of justice was equally provoking. Pastor Darren states as Christians, we have an obligation and responsibility to answer the clarion call of injustice not just with our cash, but also with our very lives. Oh my, this just went to the core of my heart. This chapter on justice brought it all home for me. I learned that while it is good to be compassionate, compassion without action is fruitless.

    What I also learned from this book is that our Christian walk has to mirror Jesus' walk. Jesus came to love and serve others, we also need to love and serve others too. This is called love in action. I am thankful that I've experienced this rumor, and the rumor is true. I personally know missionaries serving in other countries, loving others unconditionally. I am grateful to have experienced that first hand. This verse came to mind while reading this chapter, "Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you." (James 1:27)

    I highly recommend this book to everyone. This book will definitely change your life.

    In conclusion, I want to take this opportunity by thanking Thomas Nelson Publishers (BookSneeze) for sending me a free copy of this book to review.
  4. Gabrielle Hatfield
    Nova Scotia
    Age: 18-24
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Great read!
    August 5, 2011
    Gabrielle Hatfield
    Nova Scotia
    Age: 18-24
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
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    Meets Expectations: 4
    Rumor of God by Darren Whitehead and Jon Tyson

    This book covers all aspects of our life and teaches ways to have the relationship with God that you never thought possible. There were a mix of personal scenarios from the authors, situations from the world today and also looking at scripture. This book shows how God works in unexpected ways in unexpected places, our place as Christians in this world, generosity, prayer, love, living the gospel, and forgiveness among many other topics.

    I found this book really helpful in my day to day walk as a Christian. It challenged me to have a deeper relationship with God and gave advice to accomplish this daily. I loved how there were everyday examples in this book that I was able to relate to and were similar to my struggles. There were parts that I felt I was in an economics or sociology class but they always had a point and were brought back to Biblical truths. This book kept my attention and I found it hard to put down at times. One thing that I wish the authors would have included was the location of the scripture verses they included rather than just the author. I would really recommend this book to anyone who wants to pursue a fulfilling relationship with God.

    Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 : "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
  5. Matt Ahearn
    Boise, ID
    Age: 18-24
    Gender: male
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Tyson and Whitehead Deliver an Exceptional Work
    July 29, 2011
    Matt Ahearn
    Boise, ID
    Age: 18-24
    Gender: male
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    The American church is dreaming the wrong dream. This is Darren Whitehead and Jon Tyson's thesis in "Rumors of God." The book begins in a compelling fashion with stories and illustrations that prompt readers to wonder where they can find the abundant life Christ promised. This wondering happens because the church dos not experience Christ to the fullest because the church dreams the wrong dream. We dream of earthly wonders and naively believe we are entitled to receive them (16-17). After all, a majority of our fairy tales and media productions tell us that everything will work out and we will live happily all through life. Yet, we find that all we are simply "beautiful little creatures who were all supposed to have been part of a fairy tale but who got lost along the way" (143). We dream the wrong dream and this drains our spiritual lives and leaves us with nothing more than rumors of a powerful God.

    This problem established, Tyson and Whitehead launch into the solution. They aim to help the reader discover the truth of these rumors by pursuing the fame and deeds of God (26). These discoveries are not generally connected, but instead cover a wide variety of topics. For example, they immediately talk about generosity as a "great reversal." This reversal destroys greed by advancing the kingdom of God in the church and illustrates the truth of these rumors (42-44). Elsewhere, they argue that we must not love the things of God (like mission, cultural impact, miraculous events, etc.) and instead love God himself (58-62). And, other chapters address issues like understanding grace, practicing forgiveness, and realizing the implications of biblical justice (63, 79, 121). Finally, Tyson and Whitehead tie these points together by again stating the church's problem and inviting the church to dream differently by asking, seeking, and knocking for the kingdom of God to break into everyday life (158).

    Ultimately, "Rumors of God" has such a plethora of strengths it is difficult to explain only a few. Each chapter contains different topics, yet each chapter contains well thought out explainations with numerous examples, an occasional word study, and well done historical background. The examples these two pastors provide come from their many years of pastoral experience. In addition, the examples are strong because they provide snapshots of reality not simply corny stories with happy endings. At one point, Whitehead tells a story of praying for a boy with leukemia and describes it as a wonderful display of God's power (106). Yet, the boy eventually dies and enters eternity with Jesus. This illustration is strong because the authors are challenging the reader to view things in a heavenly way and it shows how they practice this themselves.

    However, the book is not simply filled with emotional examples, but with concrete facts as well. The chapter on the justice of God contains a word study on the Greek word for "righteousness" while explaining exactly how the word's meaning impacts our understanding of God's justice (123-124). Likewise, many of the book's points contain solid historical data. One chapter discusses how understanding the ancient Assyrians greatly impacts our understanding of Jonah while another paints an interesting picture of Messianic hope in the first century world of Jesus (83-86, 146-149). These two things, combined with the poignant and personal examples, weave a compelling, challenging, and convicting work regarding these rumors of God.

    "Rumors of God" has only one weakness: The separate chapters meant to challenge Christians to dream differently seem unconnected to the thesis. Tyson and Whitehead state an obvious problem and say they know how to fix it, but never effectively and obviously tie the points to the main thesis. In other places, they seem almost unsure at how to do the things they suggest. For example, in the chapter on forgiveness, they write, "If you can get to the point of letting go of anger, resentment, and bitterness--there is new life, fresh hope, and immense freedom" (92). This is inspiring, but they never really address how to do; they simply say it must be done. This is frustrating, but it may also be another strength of the book. The lack of connectedness to the thesis allows the reader to personally make the connections which may be more effective than making those connections for the reader. In addition, perhaps Tyson and Whitehead refuse to offer more information because they are not writing a "how to" book. In fact, writing an explicit "how to" book would probably be opposite of their thesis to dream of God, rather than in the things of man.

    Personally, I am a deep skeptic of books about Christian life. I have started many books with much excitement only to find a prosperity gospel or something that was simply "self help" orientated. "Rumors of God" avoids these problems. Jon Tyson and Darren Whitehead invite readers to stop dreaming of material things and focus on a more heavenly kingdom. Because in that kingdom, these rumors of God become a reality.
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