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Cal · 12-29-2014, 06:55 AM

I think we owe Steve the respect of spending some time talking about the contents of his book.

Although his book is basically a reprint of things we've read before, and could do with more editing, Steve is to be commended for collecting this information and attempting to get it before the eyes of the public.

This is less a book than a loosely connected collection of anecdotes regarding the history of the demise of LC movement. Non-LCers might be confused by the references, ideas and jargon, and even scratch their heads about the point of the book. But Steve never meant this as a history for general reading. His goal is to rally LCers to demand the accountability which he hopes will restore God's blessing to the movement and return it to its glory days.

Whether or not God is actually interested in such a restoration is anyone's guess. However, the accountability and transparency, not to mention repentance, that Steve longs for would be a good prescription for any Christian group, the LC especially.

But regardless, this book should be read by anyone with an interest in the history of the LC movement in the USA before 1990. The testimony and recollections of Don Rutledge alone are fascinating and worth the price of the book. Having been in the church in Austin and having known the people Don talks about, reading the book brought back memories and added background and insight to my experiences. I hope all those brothers and sisters have found peace and purpose after those oftentimes foolish days of our youth.

12-29-2014, 06:55 AM	#2
Cal Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA Posts: 4,333	Re: Coming Back to the Vision at the Beginning of the Lord's Recovery I think we owe Steve the respect of spending some time talking about the contents of his book. Although his book is basically a reprint of things we've read before, and could do with more editing, Steve is to be commended for collecting this information and attempting to get it before the eyes of the public. This is less a book than a loosely connected collection of anecdotes regarding the history of the demise of LC movement. Non-LCers might be confused by the references, ideas and jargon, and even scratch their heads about the point of the book. But Steve never meant this as a history for general reading. His goal is to rally LCers to demand the accountability which he hopes will restore God's blessing to the movement and return it to its glory days. Whether or not God is actually interested in such a restoration is anyone's guess. However, the accountability and transparency, not to mention repentance, that Steve longs for would be a good prescription for any Christian group, the LC especially. But regardless, this book should be read by anyone with an interest in the history of the LC movement in the USA before 1990. The testimony and recollections of Don Rutledge alone are fascinating and worth the price of the book. Having been in the church in Austin and having known the people Don talks about, reading the book brought back memories and added background and insight to my experiences. I hope all those brothers and sisters have found peace and purpose after those oftentimes foolish days of our youth.