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The Boundary-Breaking God: An Unfolding Story of Hope and Promise (A Living Way: Emergent Visions)

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Danielle Shroyer wants to change the way you think about God.

In The Boundary-Breaking God, Shroyer proposes a central thesis: that God is about expansion, about movement, about breaking down walls and muddying boundaries. In seven brief chapters, she takes this thesis and shows us what it looks like when applied to issues of social justice, diversity, church politics, pastoral ministry and even eschatology. She calls upon the reader to live into the resurrection, and away from bigotry, fear, and passive acceptance of systems of oppression.

The book reads like a series of seven sermons, each chapter a well-constructed little gem with illustrations from Shroyer's own life as well as carefully selected Biblical passages and references to a variety of theologians and scholars. It comes across as a light, easy read, which belies the careful construction of Shroyer's argument and her clear homiletic skill. The reader finds herself accepting the thesis, perhaps without considering the weight of what is being proposed: an alternate view of reality, a new set of spectacles with which to view God's work in the world.

At a quick 125 pages, it's worth picking this up even if you already have a few stacks around the house awaiting your attention ... if for no other reason than to consider how your life might be different if you took the book's proposition seriously.

This is an amazing, beautiful, and tremendously well-written book. Shroyer tells the story of God's interaction with humankind in a way that is both accessible to those who are unfamiliar with story and sophisticated enough for those who are highly trained in these matters. I'm grateful for this insightful reminder of the hope that exists in God's promises and highly recommend this inspiring book.

I truly enjoyed reading this book. The way Danielle writes feels like she's talking directly to you! She holds nothing back in her approach and her stories. It's so great, you won't want to put it down!

A really well crafted story about an ever expanding view of God and the spirit in our lives. Thanks for this helpful book Danielle.

To say that Danielle Shroyer is talented does not even come close to describing this up and coming author. She serves as a wonderful vessel for God to speak through and lays out God's everlasting promise and love in such a way that is moving to the human heart and intoxicating to the human spirit. Chapters five and six are particularly incredible and inspiring. Shroyer sprinkles her hysterical sense of humor throughout the book, makes authentic connections to God's word in her own life experiences, and offers an addicting sense of hope and promise through an unveiling relationship with God. The Boundary-Breaking God is not only a "must read," but it's a "must read over and over."