tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11170752.post2131561418158063665..comments2020-06-06T23:52:40.424+01:00Comments on insidejourney: Wild at Heart...Neil Harrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06773979045526227258noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11170752.post-88257370252818462532008-03-30T13:02:00.000+01:002008-03-30T13:02:00.000+01:00I have to say that when I read Wild at Heart Chris...I have to say that when I read Wild at Heart Christ used it in amazing ways to help my relationship with my dad. And to help me as a man as well as many other areas where I was helped greatly.<BR/>However in leading a men's fellowship through it, we decided to drop it half way through finding that it was somewhat repetative and not as Christ centered as we were looking for in a book to follow!<BR/>I would agree with what charlie says in the comment above!<BR/>Although I have reservations about some of this and Eldridges other books, Praise God for them, and how He has used them in my life.Boalyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01625400974457622305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11170752.post-31286771315992770102007-09-19T12:20:00.000+01:002007-09-19T12:20:00.000+01:00Definitely a few americanisms in this book, defini...Definitely a few americanisms in this book, definitely a few generalisations, definitely a few times when he takes metaphors a little bit too far but ever since i read the book i've found myself processing life through the lenses he provided. i think he put into words alot of what i knew in my heart. It's a book that deeply impacted me for the better i think.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11170752.post-91936948770482627522007-09-19T02:30:00.000+01:002007-09-19T02:30:00.000+01:00hey man, have really enjoyed reading your blog ove...hey man, have really enjoyed reading your blog over the last couple of days. I have read Wild at heart. At first I was a little skeptical. I did however find the book at a ground level correct. i believe that men do have the warrior instinct and that we in some ways need to protect women etc. Although i believe some people can take it out of context. I would be happy to recommend this book to someone who I knew would understand it and not read it out of context. you know what i mean?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11170752.post-3458849669987947082007-09-18T23:21:00.000+01:002007-09-18T23:21:00.000+01:00Hey Neil.I'm one of those people who isn't such a ...Hey Neil.<BR/>I'm one of those people who isn't such a fan of wild of heart for a number of reasons. Getting past the cultural differences, I feel he lacks a theology of singleness, and also don't understand why if he's writing a book about being a 'man of God' why he doesn't use Jesus more as an example. He pigeonholes masculinity in a very narrow way - some of my friends just couldn't identify with the picture he painted. He does make some helpful points but for me a lot of it was lost by his using bits of the bible to try and back up his ideas which just came across as not being prepared or able to take the time to build his argument on solid theological foundations - maybe that's because there aren't any for some of what he's saying (that should stir it up a bit!)...soapboxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14104289254490057240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11170752.post-19576457534421980412007-09-12T08:49:00.000+01:002007-09-12T08:49:00.000+01:00Sorry, forgot to sign that last comment! NinaSorry, forgot to sign that last comment! NinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11170752.post-5605022659549302322007-09-12T08:48:00.000+01:002007-09-12T08:48:00.000+01:00Interesting post.I have dipped in and out of the b...Interesting post.<BR/>I have dipped in and out of the book on occasion (very much enjoyed the girls' equivalent 'Captivating'). <BR/><BR/>I am very anti violence and have always struggled with letting my sons play with weapons. Son no 1 was never allowed toy guns etc. Son no 2 is 10 years younger and I have changed the goal posts a bit! Reading 'Wild at Heart' made me understand that wanting to be the hero and the rescuer is part of being a boy/man. Fighting and weapons are part of that whole scenario, something my son probably needs to explore, and does not mean he will grow up into a violent man. <BR/><BR/>So yes... although I react to John Eldredge's American and at times 'macho' style, I found the book helpful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11170752.post-79835770995534714532007-09-11T18:04:00.000+01:002007-09-11T18:04:00.000+01:00good work neil. i'd reccomend it too. made me feel...good work neil. i'd reccomend it too. made me feel more comfortable with myself. you want a light a fire or cut down a tree later on?dave wigginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04419218374072859744noreply@blogger.com