John White (1)Recensioni

Part 1 in this book considers why child-rearing has become so complicated and how common sense, science and the Bible can help us sort it out.
Part 2 centres on the parent-child relationship as trust erodes, arguments arise, etc
Part 3 follows the biblical injunction that we do not own our children but to discipline them and pray for them.

Good read

Good overview of depression, from a spiritual as well as medical view. Standard medical treatment, keen on ECT and lots of good quotes and clearly had loads of fascinating experience. Also intriguing Christian experience! Helpful on background philosophy. Lots on suicide, and on CBT, to my surprise in a book dating from 1982.½

9/10

The Anthropos series is a set that I grew up reading when I was younger. My mom somehow stumbled upon the books and I think initially read some of them to me, or maybe I read them on my own - I can't quite remember. It reminds me in a lot of ways of the Chronicles of Narnia but in a slightly different way. I loved this series.

The Anthropos series is a set that I grew up reading when I was younger. My mom somehow stumbled upon the books and I think initially read some of them to me, or maybe I read them on my own - I can't quite remember. It reminds me in a lot of ways of the Chronicles of Narnia but in a slightly different way. I loved this series.

The Anthropos series is a set that I grew up reading when I was younger. My mom somehow stumbled upon the books and I think initially read some of them to me, or maybe I read them on my own - I can't quite remember. It reminds me in a lot of ways of the Chronicles of Narnia but in a slightly different way. I loved this series.

The Anthropos series is a set that I grew up reading when I was younger. My mom somehow stumbled upon the books and I think initially read some of them to me, or maybe I read them on my own - I can't quite remember. It reminds me in a lot of ways of the Chronicles of Narnia but in a slightly different way. I loved this series.

The Anthropos series is a set that I grew up reading when I was younger. My mom somehow stumbled upon the books and I think initially read some of them to me, or maybe I read them on my own - I can't quite remember. It reminds me in a lot of ways of the Chronicles of Narnia but in a slightly different way. I loved this series.

The Anthropos series is a set that I grew up reading when I was younger. My mom somehow stumbled upon the books and I think initially read some of them to me, or maybe I read them on my own - I can't quite remember. It reminds me in a lot of ways of the Chronicles of Narnia but in a slightly different way. I loved this series.

The Anthropos series is a set that I grew up reading when I was younger. My mom somehow stumbled upon the books and I think initially read some of them to me, or maybe I read them on my own - I can't quite remember. It reminds me in a lot of ways of the Chronicles of Narnia but in a slightly different way. I loved this series.

This is one of many books I have read that touched on depression. It is now 30 years old. I plan to re-read it to see how my perspective has changed in three decades.

A thorough review, in an undramatic and unemotional way, of the many evidences of 'signs and wonders' in the worldwide church in the 1980s. Well written, with Scriptural reference where necessary, and a generally balanced viewpoint from a psychiatrist who was initially pretty skeptical.

A bit long-winded in places, and a bit too much emphasis on a supposed worldwide revival that that the author expected in the wake of the Vineyard movement, but still an interesting read for anyone wanting to know more about what is behind the often bizarre meetings that took place in this era.

The author takes ten Biblical prayers, and expounds on them. Well-written, interesting, and quite thought-provoking.

How to respond (and not respond) to chronic complainers

Child-rearing can strengthen yur marriage or wreck it.

I found this book, of its time (1982), helpful, despite completely rejecting psychiatrist John White’s implied doctrinal position. His frankness about his own characteristics and explanations reveal his humanity which helped this reader to confront and refine some of his own attitudes. Issues he uses as examples to consider worldliness, such as homosexuality, personal acquisitions and activity choices are the sorts that cause conflicts and doubts both between Christians and between Christians and non-Christians.

I presume he was writing for a specific audience: one that knows, for example, what is meant by terms like pre-mil and pre-trib. I didn’t but was sufficiently curious to search the meanings down from the Internet. At heart he writes about matters that help one to determine the difference between being ‘in the world’ but not ‘of the world’.

The study and discussion questions that end each short chapter prompt reflections about how, with spiritual and human help, one might refocus one’s own life.

I particularly appreciated the author’s stress on the importance of mutual sharing of all that we are in smallish groups: cells, house groups and such like, as part of our individual and collective spiritual growth and worldly contributions.

In his introduction Howard Snyder explains how he believes North American 1980’s Christians had drifted into individualism and praises John White’s exposition of how we might overcome our drift to worldliness through our corporate lives.

My regret with John White and many doctrinaire Christians is their certitude that grace and salvation require specific beliefs: the Bible is right about everything, homosexuality must not be practised, and all that pre-millennialism and pre-tribulation business!

I agree with John White that at the core of a healthy spiritual life is openness to God, or whatever mystical power you recognise as being capable of human influence that can result in life changing positive renewal, and a desire that one might daily seek to carry out only what ‘God’ inspires and requires. We also perhaps need to explore these ideas within our families: that is indeed quite a challenge!
29th July 2011.

The temptation is to refer to the whole Archives of Anthropos series as being Narnia clones. After all, it's all territory which has been traveled before, isn't it? Children go to another world, have adventures, and meet the local incarnation of God. But Anthropos does have a flavor of its own, and bits of this book in particular speak to me. I've been in "guilt cages" often in my life. I've been tempted to look into the forbidden tower, even if I haven't climbed it. And like John, I know how it is to have trouble believing that God has the strength to follow up on His promises even when the evidence is in front of my eyes.

Abraham's intercession, David's confession, Hannah's petition, Jacob's determination---Scripture sparkles with rich gems of Creator-creation dialogue. With theological depth and psychological insight, White examines 10 models of the open, honest communion our Lord desires from his people---and shows you how to come closer to a personal God.

I didn't expect to like this book as much as I did. The action is nonstop, the characters are interesting and varied, and I always wanted to read just a little more. On the downside, the Christian allegory is impossible to ignore, so it was hard for me to just enjoy it as a story without constantly pausing to make another connection.
Lisa, Kurt, and Wesley are whisked away to the land of Anthropos through a set of TVs. Here they must help the imprisoned King Kardia regain his throne through a series of quests.

'The way of the cross is a magnificent obsession with a heavenly pearl, beside which everything else in life has no value.' Following Christ, says John White, is not cheap. The cost is substantial. There will be suffering and loss. But the benefits, rewards and joys that come with our commitment to him are well worth the sacrifices that must be made to answer the call to Christ. Consider the cost. Then take up your cross. And follow Jesus in the only life worth living.

A great refresher in the cost of following Jesus. We can so easily forget that discipleship is a long-hard road, but one full of joy and surrender by which we become more aware of the goodness of God and the faithfulness of Jesus Christ. I found this little book to be a good reminder to follow Jesus and to use discernment in every aspect of discipleship.

John White brings us advice and insights from the battlefield. He contends that the Christian life is not a passive affair, but a battle from beginning to end against a strong and cunning adversary. Establishing a relationship with Christ makes us an enemy to this adversary who knows our weak and unprotected flanks. Other subjects deal with faith, holiness, deliverance from drudgery and guidance. Written in a clear, easily understood style.

Materialism in the church

An interesting approach to prayer, and one I found very useful. Instead of just listing all the stuff we're supposed to be doing in prayer, White looks at the prayers written in the Bible and discusses them. In this approach, it is Christ, Paul, David, and Abraham who are teaching me to pray. I got a lot out of this one, and I plan to reread it very soon.