It was Francis Crick who walked into the Eagle Pub in Cambridge a little over 50 years ago and declared “We have found the secret of life.” What he and his colleagues had discovered was not DNA itself but that DNA had a “Double-helix” structure, two strands surrounding a single axis. Not only was the “code” of life functional but it was so beautiful.
I just had the privilege of reading “So Beautiful” by Leonard Sweet on behalf of The Ooze Viral Bloggers. In his book he proposes that like the three part “double-helix” structure of DNA that makes life possible, there are also three elements that make life with God so beautiful. He goes on to suggest that it is in the church that these elements are manifested. As the back cover of the book says: “So Beautiful” boldly declares God’s original plan for his church.
If you want to read more about this book check out some sample chapters here or go to Leonard Sweet’s official website here.
Hey man, I downloaded the audio to this book and loved it.
I agree! There were a lot of great thoughts in this book.
[...] Len Sweet joins us this week for another outstanding podcast. The first half of the podcast focuses on his new book “So Beautiful” in which you get Len being Sweet as he discusses the DNA of the church. In doing so you get some refined and focused reflection on over-used and under-utilized buzz words in many church circles – MISSIONAL, RELATIONAL, and INCARNATIONAL. Beyond the buzz lie the secret three-fold strand that moves the life of the church. (Other blog reviews of the book: 1,2,3,4,5) [...]