If you were a reader of “PHILO-SAE-PHY” mark 1, you may recall me signing up for a November intensive, as part of my formation for ministry. Well, the intensive, which is called “Micah Mandate: Seeking Justice for the Globally Marginalised” kicks off this coming Monday, at 9:20am at Whitley College (OK – so the venue is the only bummer about this intensive – it couldn’t BE much further away from where I live!!). The first four books on the “What I’m Reading…” list in the side bar, are as a result of doing this course – I did the Amazon thing, ordered the books (aren’t eating at present, until I’ve paid off the VISA Card Bill – those who know me, know that not eating for a while would probably do me some good!!) in order to do some pre-reading. I like intensives because you can become totally submerged in what you are doing, learning, reflecting upon and engaging with. As I read, and come across some challenging quotes, I’ll post them here and see if we can’t all have some discussion, OK?

Part of the Assessment schedule for the “Micah Mandate” intensive is a 1000 word book review. Via an email conversation with the Intensive Coordinator, I was given the ok to review Ashley Barker’s newest book “Surrender All: A Call to Sub-merge with Christ”. I have heard good things about this book, and having never read any of Ash’s stuff, I am looking forward to it – so far I am up to page 5 – when I should be working (naughty!!). I’ve never reviewed a book by someone that I know (well, when I say know – I know who he is, I’ve heard him speak a number of times, had a few chats with him during my time at the Hewett and Monash Churches – but he wouldn’t know who I am…but still) but am really looking forward to reading it. This is a comment from the blurb:

I’ll keep you posted.

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