Sterling Terrell

smart ideas from books (mostly)

  • Home
  • About
    • My CV
    • Books
    • Series
  • Newsletter
  • Advertising
  • Tools
You are here: Home / Books / Blue Like Jazz, By: Donald Miller

Blue Like Jazz, By: Donald Miller

Blue Like Jazz, By: Donald Miller
Blue Like Jazz
By: Donald Miller
Thomas Nelson (July 15, 2003)
256 pages

In Blue Like Jazz, it feels like Donald Miller is just telling a story. A story about himself. Miller fumbles around, worries about everything, acts like a mess, hangs out with weirdos, is reclusive, and is confused about his Christianity. After a few chapters, however, you suddenly realize that you are being taught some great spiritual truths. You are learning about God’s grace and love right along with Don. And you discover, in fact, Donald Miller might be the best writer you have come across in a long while.

Two of my favorite quotes:

Andrew would say that dying for something is easy because it is associated with glory. Living for something, Andrew would say, is the hard thing. Living for something extends beyond fashion, glory, or recognition. We live for what we believe, Andrew would say.

Jesus said to feed the poor and to heal the sick. I have never done very much about that. Jesus said to love those who persecute me. I tend to lash out, especially if I feel threatened, you know, if my ego gets threatened. Jesus did not mix His spirituality with politics. I grew up doing that. It got in the way of the central message of Christ. I know that was wrong, and I know that a lot of people will not listen to the words of Christ because people like me, who know Him, carry our own agendas into the conversation rather than just relaying the message Christ wanted to get across. There’s a lot more, you know.

Buy this book.

Share this:

  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)

Related

Filed Under: BooksTagged With: #Books, #MyReadingLife2015

Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Privacy Policy

Subscribe to Blog via Email

Notifications of all new posts by email.

Connect

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Search

Top Posts

  • The Tricky Lily Pad Riddle (You Probably Can't Solve)
    The Tricky Lily Pad Riddle (You Probably Can't Solve)
  • Rory McIlroy On Stoicism
    Rory McIlroy On Stoicism
  • How Great Thou Art Lyrics
    How Great Thou Art Lyrics
  • Competition Cheer
    Competition Cheer
  • 31 Persuasion Tips That I Learned From Scott Adams
    31 Persuasion Tips That I Learned From Scott Adams
  • My Notes On, In My Father’s House, By: Corrie Ten Boom
    My Notes On, In My Father’s House, By: Corrie Ten Boom
  • Economics 101: Rosy Scenario Policy
    Economics 101: Rosy Scenario Policy
  • God Gives Job Double Everything, Except This?
    God Gives Job Double Everything, Except This?
  • Hyatt Hill Country Sunday House
    Hyatt Hill Country Sunday House
  • The Tragedy Of Gina "Bronco" Bouza (1932-1957)
    The Tragedy Of Gina "Bronco" Bouza (1932-1957)

Supporting = Loving

Buy Me a Coffee

Recent Posts

  • Tesla Model S
  • Brandon Hays First Sermon @ The Church At Harpeth Heights
  • How To Make A Clay Pot
  • My Reading Advice
  • Sometimes It’s Fun Being A

Copyright © 2023 · Generate Pro On Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in