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Stumbling Souls: Is Love Enough

By: Chris Plekenpol

Biblica Publishing / 2010 / Paperback

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Imagine inviting a homeless, jobless, HIV positive stranger off the street into your inner circle of friends, your closest community, your home? For most, if not for all of us, that would be way outside of our comfort zone, and yet that is exactly what former Army captain seminary student Chris Plekenpol did. In Stumbling Souls: Is Love Enough Plekenpol share his unexpected journey from "learning Christ to living Christ" as he reaches out to a homeless man who happened on a newcomers' meeting at the author's home church.

What follows his introduction to James is an adventure of twists and turns as Plekenpol tries to minister and change this man's life, only to find that, through it all, he too is changed. With authenticity Plekenpol tells of his inner struggle over whether to invite this man to live with him, learning to serve with no thanks, discovering what it means to really help another person and how to give a hand up to those who need it, and, above all, the scary messiness of living by faith.

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Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 224
Vendor: Biblica Publishing
Publication Date: 2010

Dimensions: 8.50 X 5.50 (inches)
ISBN: 1934068217
ISBN-13: 9781934068212
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2 Imagine inviting a homeless, jobless, HIV positive stranger off the street into your inner circle of friends, your closest community, your home? For most, if not for all of us, that would be way outside of our comfort zone, and yet that is exactly what former Army captain seminary student Chris Plekenpol did. In <i>Stumbling Souls: Is Love Enough</i> Plekenpol share his unexpected journey from "learning Christ to living Christ" as he reaches out to a homeless man who happened on a newcomers' meeting at the author's home church.<p>What follows his introduction to James is an adventure of twists and turns as Plekenpol tries to minister and change this man's life, only to find that, through it all, he too is changed. With authenticity Plekenpol tells of his inner struggle over whether to invite this man to live with him, learning to serve with no thanks, discovering what it means to really help another person and how to give a hand up to those who need it, and, above all, the scary messiness of living by faith.

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Date:June 16, 2010

abbie

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Astounding account of walking on water, crossing the Stumbling Souls, Chris PlankenpolJordan faith in action! If a Christian can read this book without the soul being strirred to some action I would question if that one has not left his first love or even known him at all. Chris gives a powerful testimony of living in total abandonment and leadership of Christ. True faith in action and the power of God unleashed in the life of total surrender, absolutely life-changing and faith challenging.This book follows the true story as told by Chris himself as he is moved by the spirit to take in a homeless man and minister to him. It is the powerful account of a good Samaritan of modern time and the life changing effects that happen. Absolutely a stunning story of Gods unfolding , life-changing power when he is given full authority of a believer. A true example of Jesus Others Yourself. Thank you B&B Communication for this book to review.

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Date:May 30, 2010

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Wow ... what a unique book! Stumbling Souls is a non-fiction book that takes an autobiographical turn. Chris (the author) is a seminary student at Dallas Theological Seminary. The Lord begins convicting him - through his studies and through an accountability group called SPF7 - that his intellectual knowledge of and love for God needs to be played out in his life on a day-to-day basis.Once Chris meets James, a homosexual, HIV-positive, homeless man, he realizes that this is what he is supposed to invest his life in. People. And James, specifically. He begins by inviting him to lunch, bringing him to SPF7, and eventually asks him to move in with him.Chris tells a fascinating story ... of James' life, of the impact that James has on him and on everyone he comes in contact with, and how God works through it all to show how Christ served the people around Him.Chris shares a lot of lessons that God taught him through his time ministering to James. But it doesn't come off as "preachy." Instead, it seems to be reflective ... and if the reader learns something, then that's even better. Plus, he's completely honest about himself ... admits to mistakes he made/makes, weaknesses, and shortcomings. Very refreshing!I would HIGHLY recommend this book. This has made it to the top of my biography list!I received a FREE copy of this book from The B&B Media Group in exchange for my fair and honest review.