Gregnettle.com is the blog of Greg Nettle, senior pastor of Rivertree Christian Church. The roar of love is a favorite description of how Greg describes God's love for all people. Greg has dedicated his life to sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with as many people as possible in the most effective ways possible. Greg believes that the sign of a mature Christian is not how far they remove themselves from the world, but how deeply they penetrate the world with the "roar of God's love."
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Jun 8th, 2010
Tattoos On The Heart
Greg Boyle’s new book: Tattoos On The Heart–The Power of Boundless Compassion is an absolute MUST read. For the past several decades Boyle has worked in one of the most gang-infested areas of LA. His call has been to fight despair and meet the world with a loving heart. To help gang members overcome shame and to remain faithful in spite of failure. Tattoos is a collection of real life stories of... Posted by
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Mar 26th, 2010
Whatever It Takes: Geoffrey Canada’s Quest To Change Harlem And America
Paul Tough chronicles Geoffrey Canada’s efforts to transform a community by transforming its children. Whatever It Takes records the birth of the Harlem Children’s Zone and Promise Academy–both endeavoring to educate kids that have the odds stacked against them as a result of poverty and lack of parental involvement. A few interesting quotes . . . “Each era of state-sponsored generosity... Posted by
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Mar 5th, 2010
Three Cups Of Tea
Three Cups Of Tea: One Man's Mission To Promote Peace . . . One School At A TimeGreg Mortenson, David Oliver Relin; Penguin (Non-Classics) 2007WorldCat⋅Read Online⋅LibraryThing⋅Google Books⋅BookFinder Okay, based on the title alone, this is not one I would have picked up. My friend Gary told me I had to read it . . . so I did. Thank-you Gary! Tea is the true story of the epic life adventure... Posted by
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Feb 23rd, 2010
Fierce Conversations
Fierce Conversations: Achieving Success At Work & In Life, One Conversation At A TimeScott, Susan; Berkley Books 2004WorldCat⋅LibraryThing⋅Google Books⋅BookFinder “A fierce conversation is one in which we come out from behind ourselves into the conversation and make it real–” that’s how Susan Scott defines authentic communication in her book “Fierce... Posted by
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Jan 8th, 2010
A Million Miles In A Thousand Years
A Million Miles In A Thousand Years: What I Learned While Editing My LifeDonald Miller; Thomas Nelson 2009WorldCat⋅LibraryThing⋅Google Books⋅BookFinder “A Million Miles In A Thousand Years” is Donald Miller’s most recent book release. You might remember him from “Blue Like Jazz” and “Searching For God Knows What,” among others. I have to tell you that I did... Posted by
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Jan 4th, 2010
Live Your Life For Half The Price
Live Your Life For Half The Price: Without Sacrificing The Life You Love (Debt-Proof Living)Mary M. Hunt; DPL Press 2005WorldCat⋅Read Online⋅LibraryThing⋅Google Books⋅BookFinder Mary Hunt’s book, “Live Your Life For Half The Price,” is full of helpful, practical tips on how to save money. It seemed appropriate at the close of a year and the start of a new one to take a look at... Posted by
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Dec 16th, 2009
The Art Of Woo
My friend, Mike Foster, recommended this book. The Art Of Woo is subtitled, using strategic persuasion to sell your ideas. Fascinating read. For me, the biggest take away was to be aware of the needs of others as I convey mission and vision (the needs that I am advocating). A couple of meaningful thoughts: “Acquire the ability to get outside of your own frame of reference and see situations from other... Posted by
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Nov 29th, 2009
The Blind Side
The Blind SideMichael Lewis; WorldCat⋅LibraryThing⋅Google Books⋅BookFinder Finished reading “The Blind Side” yesterday. “Blind Side” is one I probably wouldn’t have been aware of if not for the motion picture release that’s receiving such acclaim–which our family is going to see tonight. It’s the true account of a wealthy white family in Memphis... Posted by
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Nov 9th, 2009
The Glass Castle
The Glass Castle: A MemoirJeannette Walls; Scribner 2006WorldCat⋅LibraryThing⋅Google Books⋅BookFinder Without question, “The Glass Castle,” by Jeanette Walls, has been one of my best reads of the year. “Castle” is Jeanette’s memoir about personally growing up in poverty all over the United States. Walls brings insight to the plight of the homeless in America and to the... Posted by
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Oct 19th, 2009
Crazy Love
Frances Chan, in his book “Crazy Love,” challenges us to examine ourselves against God’s standards for our lives, not against how we measure up to others. One specific way that he encourages us to do that is to look at 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 and to insert our own name in the place of the word love. So here goes . . . Greg is patient. Greg is kind. Greg is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. ...
Greg NettleI am a diehard Cleveland Browns fan that dies hard every year. I have traveled to Peru, Ecuador, Ireland, Tanzania, England, France, Holland, South Africa, Wales, Northern Ireland, Canada, Mexico, Jamaica, Haiti and Scotland. And there’s nothing I would rather do than have a cup of coffee with my wife, Julie, at our local Starbucks. I enjoy bungee jumping, whitewater rafting and skydiving. The faster the roller coaster the better. My most recent adventures have included climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and a spiritual pilgrimage to Israel. I have read more than 50 books a year for the past 20 years but my favorite is to read the Bible with my 10 year old daughter, Tabitha and newly adopted son, Elijah. I used to travel and sing with Rich Mullins and I have had breakfast with Jerry Falwell. I would rather spend an hour with Howard Stern than an hour with the Pope. I love Kraft macaroni and cheese out of a box, Ho Ho’s, filet mignon and lobster with drawn butter—jalapenos on everything..
