Bøger af Adrian Plass

In this hilarious book, Adrian Plass brilliantly skewers the cliches and jargon of church culture. Subversive, laugh-out-loud fun!What are the two most important things in the universe? Bacon sandwiches and salvation, according to Adrian Plass.In this book, he combines one-line definitions with more thoughtful pieces, producing a volume that will make you laugh, cry and reflect. Despite the fact that someone once offered him five million pounds never to write another word for publication (one hilarious story recounted here) this is a glorious book. Vintage Plass...Doubt: more or less frequent visitor who should be allowed in when he knocks at the door and sat firmly down in a corner. As long as he is neither fed nor entertained he will usually get bored after a while and go away.Ineffable: (1) cannot be expressed in words (2) cannot be sworn at.Oblivion: nothing to worry about.Go in peace:(1) injunction to the congregation at the end of communion (2) something that is only possible for those blessed with an en-suite bathroom and toilet.Pillar of the church: big thick thing that holds everything up and restricts vision.Adrian Plass works through the alphabet, combining one-line definitions with more thoughtful pieces - a laugh-out-loud book on Christians and Christian culture.

Adrian considers the pull of the spirit and of the flesh and how this often leads us to live compartmentalized lives. We allow God only into certain bits and suffer embarrassment when our compromised private lives and shiny public lives collide.War of the Worlds is about spiritual warfare, maturity, prayer and the fear of true commitment. It's a book that battles to reunite the secret world of what we are, with the public world of what we appear to be, in an outrageous and seriously funny advance into the no-man's-land of genuine Christian engagement. Adrian brings the Bible alive with rather unexpected soap opera characters; he introduces us to a God who is much more playful than we thought and asks questions such as:If doubt and insecurity are the elephants in the room, how do we deal with these huge creatures?How have we allowed so many herds of sacred cows to grow so large? True authenticity demands a major cull.

When David Herrick receives an invitation to a reunion from a long forgotten acquaintance, his first reaction is to refuse. After all, he hasn't seen Jenny, Peter or the others since they were all a part of the same youth group two decades ago. Moreover, he isn't feeling very sociable since his wife Jessica died six months ago. But the invitation comes from Angela, one of his wife's oldest friends-and mysteriously, she has something for him from his beloved Jessica. Reluctant but curious, he makes his plans to visit Headly ManorWhen the friends gather, they no longer resemble the fresh-faced group of twenty years ago. Each member bears the weight of their own burden. One has been deserted by her husband, another has lost his faith and another is filled with anger and bile. Life hasn't been the sugar-coated existence they might have hoped for. As they have less than forty-eight hours with each other, they decide to be vulnerable and share their greatest fears, Will they have the courage to bare their souls? And if they do, how will such revelations be received? Will they find a way to lift each other up or will their burdens be too much to bear? This poignant, moving and sometimes disturbing story blends Adrian Plass' rich style of humor with his knack for addressing the deep issues we all face, such as faith, grief, love...and fear.

Adrian Plass' unique perspective on life, faith and what it means to be a Christian can be enjoyed once more in this compilation of two autobiographical books---The Growing Up Pains of Adrian Plass and Why I Follow Jesus. With hilarious witticisms, stories, anecdotes and more, you'll be immersed in the heart and humor of a beloved speaker and writer.

From best-selling author Adrian Plass, here is a collection of songs, poetry and drama. In Clearing Away the Rubbish Adrian Plass applies his own particular brand of wry humour to the stresses of modern day life. He considers the way we all clutter up our lives with complications and wonders whether they aren't just more pieces of rubbish that we could well do without. Using his own examples of songs, poetry, humour and drama, Plass suggests that we sweep away the rubbish to find an clearer path to the truth

AIDS. Africa. Sickness. Read these words and what comes into your mind? Death? Destruction? Hopelessness? Definitely not my problem? Well, Adrian and Bridget Plass went to Zambia and found out for themselves that the West's image of the truth is far from accurate. Although HIV/AIDS is a problem of staggering proportions, organizations such as World Vision are taking key steps towards a solution. Imaginative teaching, a chance to work, and genuine, prayerful care are all beginning to change things for the better. Can a book about AIDS be filled with amazing stories of hope, tears and laughter? This one is.

The continued adventures of the Shadow Doctor, from the bestselling author of The Sacred Diary of Adrian Plass.

In this new novel Adrian Plass, bestselling author of the Sacred Diary series, explores what might happen if you could book an appointment with a doctor who could help you with your deepest spiritual wounds, not just a headache.

From the perennially popular Adrian Plass, this book sets down personal thoughts on Christianity. Adrian Plass's popularity is often attributed to his refreshingly honest insight into what it means to be a Christian in today's world. This is what makes him such a sought-after speaker around the world. Why I Follow Jesus is an attempt by Adrian to explain why it is that a man who lived 2000 years ago and who lived for such a short time, still has meaning for someone like himself today. Adrian explains why he feels compelled to spend his life following the example of Jesus and trying to tell others what it means to be a follower of God.

Adrian Plass and Jeff Lucas' SERIOUSLY FUNNY tour brings together two of the Christian world's most loved writers and speakers for a real-world conversation about God, life and the universe. Come and listen in.

The Sacred Diarist is back... Adrian Plass has reluctantly agreed to run his church's weekend away, but as ever, you can guarantee things won't go smoothly with Adrian in charge.

Gently and humorously challenges the Churchman or woman in us all, as we treat the church as if it should be made in our own image.

With his trademark humour, internationally acclaimed author Adrian Plass pens a unique collection of stories, poems, dramatic sketches, songs and reflections on life in the family of God. It's a rich treasure trove of laugh-aloud moments and heartbreaking anecdotes. Prepare to smile---and be changed.

In this second diary, the fictional character Plass is in demand as a public speaker which demands a new diary revealing what has happened to the outrageous Gerald, the joyless Flushpools, incompetent Leonard, the long-suffering Anne and the other well-known characters.

A laugh-filled, fictional daily chronicle of family and church exploits, featuring Adrian Plass's literary alter ego and a memorable cast of supporting characters.

Evocative reflections on three facets in our relationship with Jesus.People long for reality in their walk with Christ. To know him better, we must understand the different sides of his complex nature. Popular British author Adrian Plass draws on biblical stories and personal experience-as well as his keen understanding of people's needs-as he explores the Safe Jesus, the Tender Jesus, and the Extreme Jesus. God has told us that he holds us in the palm of his hands, where no one and nothing can harm the most important part of us. But from biblical times to the present day, Christians encounter accidents and disasters. What does it really mean to experience the Safe Jesus? Jesus tells his disciples that they must love one another. Yet time and again we try to find achievement and success through our own efforts and individual gifts, only to end in failure. Instead, we need to know the Tender Jesus who becomes visible when we join with each other in the body of Christ. Jesus only did what he saw his father doing. Each of his actions and encounters were fueled, informed, and instructed by the dynamic, creative, unpredictable Spirit of God. Failing to be obedient in this way is what truly constitutes sin. When we are open to the genuine leading of the Spirit, we will experience the Extreme Jesus. In Jesus - Safe, Tender, Extreme, Adrian Plass is "e;simply a man with a broom, sweeping away the rubbish that prevents others from passing further in and further up, by talking about what Jesus does and doesn't do in my life."e;

The hilarious journal of Sacred Diary's Adrian Plass which documents the mishaps and successes of his seven-day speaking tour.

A fresh, honest and humorous look at the Gospel of Mark.