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Have you ever looked at yourself and Christians around you and thought: 'What a strange group of people we are'? Have you ever wondered if other Christians - even Christians in another country - feel as you do?If so then this collection of letters may be a comfort to you. George, an Englishman, and Brad, an American, attempt to unravel the mysteries and sort out the cultural differences of two countries divided by a common religion. They dis...

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In Tagebuchform schreibt Adrian Plass von seinen teils erfolgreichen, teils misslungenen Versuchen, als "guter" Christ zu leben. Frech nimmt er aufgesetztes, frommes Verhalten aufs Korn und lädt Christen ein, über sich selbst und Glaubensgeschwister liebevoll zu lachen. In einem Atemzug gelingt es ihm, Gottes vollkommenes Wesen unserem allzumenschlichen gegenüberzustellen. Eine humorvolle Mischung aus entwaffnender Ehrlichkeit und einfühlsamer...

You don't have to be mad to read this book. But a dash of the right kind of crazy won't go amiss... Adrian Plass is back - with a new selection of stories, conversations and poems combining spiritual insights with laugh-out-loud humour.

I think I need to explain why I decided to call this book STILL CRAZY. Firstly, because I've been at this writing-and-speaking business for quite a while now, and the passion to share my thoughts still hasn't subsided. Secondly, because I am more and more convinced that a healthy dose of the right kind of crazy might be just what we need to cope with the ups and downs of modern life, and of faith.'Join me as we explore some of the strange, fun...

Mysteries are there to be solved. Aren't they?Jack has been working with the Shadow Doctor for a little while now. He thinks he might just be getting to grips with the Doc's unusual approach to helping with people's deep problems. Then, visiting the highly respected leader of a large Christian organisation, Jack sees his friend go on the attack. However, the encounter reveals secrets about the Doc's past that are beyond anything Jack could hav...

Der Schattendoktor, dem Jack auf Wunsch seiner Großmutter eines Tages begegnet, ist kein gewöhnlicher Arzt. In einem Abschiedsbrief lässt sie ihren Enkel wissen, dass dieser Doktor sie vor einem großen Fehler bewahrt hat. Neugierig nimmt Jack Kontakt zu diesem "Doc" auf. Seine Therapien, sich den Schatten im Leben anderer, den seelischen Wunden und missratenen Lebensentwürfen, zu widmen, scheinen unorthodox und geheimnisvoll zu sein. Dennoch h...

Der Schattendoktor hat eine ungewöhnliche Art, Menschen und ihren Schicksalen zu begegnen. Jack weiß das, er arbeitet schon eine ganze Weile mit dem beeindruckenden aber schwer fassbaren Mann zusammen. Und während er hofft, vom Schattendoktor lernen zu können, den Menschen bei ihren Problemen zu helfen, bleibt trotzdem vieles für ihn geheimnisvoll. Jack führt eine ganze Liste an Fragen mit sich. Erst recht nachdem der Schattendoktor einen ange...

Die Geschichte einer unverhofften Wiederkehr: Jesus kommt zu Besuch, doch nicht nach Nazareth, sondern in ein kleines englisches Dorf. Der Leiter der Kirchengemeinde hat alles für die Visite des "Gründers" vorbereitet. Doch wie 2000 Jahre zuvor hält sich der Kirchengründer nicht ans Protokoll. Er spricht die Sprache der einfachen Leute, ist entsetzt über das Weihnachtsfest und verändert die "Leitenden" von heute. Diese beliebte Erzählung von A...

RELIGION / Christianity / General

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In this hilarious book, Adrian Plass brilliantly skewers the cliches and jargon of church culture. Subversive, laugh-out-loud fun! p>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 po...

Mysteries are there to be solved. Aren't they?Jack has been working with the Shadow Doctor for a little while now. He thinks he might just be getting to grips with the Doc's unusual approach to helping with people's deep problems. Then, visiting the highly respected leader of a large Christian organisation, Jack sees his friend go on the attack. However, the encounter reveals secrets about the Doc's past that are beyond anything Jack could hav...

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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 t...

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 h...

Two favourite works by best-selling author Adrian Plass in one volume. Adrian Plass has a way of telling our stories by telling his, and by so doing has endeared himself to a multitude of readers. Perhaps his secret lies in his humour, from the dark to the absurd. Or it could be his penchant for poking gently but frankly at the foibles of Christian living. Both qualities are on display here, with two of Plass's best-loved books rolled into one...

Adrian probeert het in zijn gemeente rustig aan te doen.Tot hij zich laat opzadelen met de organisatie van een gemeenteweekend. Op deze chaotische retraite vechten dolkomische perikelen en geloofsdramatiek om voorrang.Dit nieuwe deel in de veelgeprezen Gewijde Dagboek-serie laat wederom zien hoe goed God zorgt voor de bijzondere groep mensen die we kerk noemen.De Britse komiek Adrian Plass staat bekend om de mix van trefzekere observaties, kur...

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.

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