Review: Relationships and Stories
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 09 12, 2012
This book is a compilation of several of Sweet's works on relationship-building and the Church.  He explores the human desire for relationships as well as the way Jesus formed relationships.  Relationships were the heart of Jesus' ministry.  He came to restore us to a right relationship with God.  How can the Church then fail to prioritize relationships?Chapter 6 on "Telling a Better Story" was my favorite.  Think about how many times Jesus Himself told stories.  Stories are vital because they help us form images of what the truth looks like.  The Word is important because it helps us have a proper image of God, His creation and His plan.  Sweet says the Bible is powerful for its "metaphors that ignite passion for God."This book will provoke believers to think about the quantity and quality of relationships they are nurturing for the glory of God.  It should cause us to be mindful of the stories we are telling with our words and actions.I received a free copy of this e-book from Waterbrook-Multnomah for my review.