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Adam Smith | December 28, 2009 | 23 Comments

What Do I Need To Fast?

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Well, this blog post isn’t about “fast” in the sense of doing something quickly. It’s that other one that scares me a little bit. It’s the one that means me giving up something. I’m doing the daniel fast with the exception of I’m still eating grilled chicken and grilled fish.

Ask yourself, “What do I need to fast?”

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  1. Dave H says

    December 29, 2009 at 8:55 am

    One good book I'm currently reading is "The Answer to How is Yes: Acting On What Matters" by Peter Block. It's a little bit "heady" or "dense", but not as tough to read as a Steven Covey book.

    Another one I recently read and appreciated, on a more spiritual level, was "He Loves Me! Learning to Live in the Father's Affection" It challenged my perspective of God and His love. One example: His take on the story of the Prodigal Son was radically different (and eye-opening!) from anything else I'd ever heard/read/seen. Just after I read that section, one of our Pastors taught on the same passage and titled his sermon "The Prodigal Father" – using the definition of "prodigal" from the dictionary: "recklessly extravagant, lavish", and applying it to the Father's love in the story.

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  2. Marcus Williamson says

    December 29, 2009 at 1:29 pm

    Wow Adam that's some intense stuff bro! Just looked at it, and I see why you almost jumped out the window. I've been thinking about doing some fasting but have been too scared to pull the trigger. We will see, I guess.

    As far as books go, my vote is always for Crazy Love for anyone that asks. Also Scouting the Divine. Both are solid.

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    • jackalopekid says

      December 30, 2009 at 3:56 am

      read Crazy Love and loved it. gotta read Scouting the Divine. thanks

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  3. @cowpunkmom says

    December 29, 2009 at 3:51 pm

    Just read "Bo's Cafe". It was a quick read, but had some great food for thought on how we as Christ-followers don't need to hide behind masks of perfection. We can be real with each other…in fact, if we want to grow and mature at all, we HAVE to!

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    • jackalopekid says

      December 30, 2009 at 3:56 am

      i'll pick it up. thanks

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      • @ineffableGod says

        December 30, 2009 at 1:41 pm

        Dude you've inspired me!…I'm gnna get on this fast too..I think it definitely is needed…there's some things I might keep not sure yet…coffee is hard to give up lol.

        o and books:
        -agree w/the above anything Donald Miller..i ordered his new one can't wait! (I highly recommend Blue Like Jazz by him)
        -Irresistible Revolution by Shane Claiborne
        -o and Francis Chan but you already know that!

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  4. Kyle Reed says

    December 29, 2009 at 3:53 pm

    I have done the Daniel Fast before, it is tough but good.

    I find the best books to read during these times are anything by Nouwin.
    The Way of the Heart is a must.

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    • jackalopekid says

      December 30, 2009 at 3:56 am

      i will def read. thanks man

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    • Mitch_I says

      December 30, 2009 at 5:43 am

      Yeah, I second that anything by Nouwen rocks! "Return of the Prodigal" and "In The Name of Jesus" are my favs.

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  5. @bibledude says

    December 29, 2009 at 9:06 am

    I’m doing a 21-day Daniel fast with my church in January too! I’m really looking forward to it! If you are looking for some good books, then here are three that I would recomend…

    The Monkey and the Fish by Dave Gibbons
    The Naked Gospel by Andrew Farley
    Scouting the Divine by Margaret Feinberg

    I did group blogging projects on these at my site in the last six months if you want to check out some other’s perspectives on them before deciding. Let me know if you pick any of them. I’d love to hear what you think…

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    • jackalopekid says

      December 30, 2009 at 3:58 am

      cool man. i'll def have to get em. Scouting the Divine must be a good one

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    • jackalopekid says

      December 30, 2009 at 3:57 pm

      nice man. we can do this!

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  6. Makeda says

    December 29, 2009 at 4:34 pm

    I've done the Daniel's fast before, good stuff. The books that have been recommended all sound solid. I'll add Sacred Echo by Margaret Feinberg if you haven't read it yet and Donald Miller's new book.

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    • jackalopekid says

      December 30, 2009 at 3:57 am

      cool. really wanted Donald's new book. Gonna have to get it

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  7. bondChristian says

    December 29, 2009 at 9:23 pm

    Here's the must read book for you:

    Humility by Andrew Murray

    It's an oldie but a goodie, cheap but priceless, short but amazing. It'll rock your world. It did mine.

    -Marshall Jones Jr.

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    • jackalopekid says

      December 30, 2009 at 3:58 am

      cool man. i'll def pick it up. thanks

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  8. @michele225 says

    December 29, 2009 at 11:16 pm

    You will be in good company, my friend. Our church does a 21 day corporate fast to start the new year. I myself have so many changes going on and need His direction in my life and am trusting the Lord to move in and through my life during this time. (Not that He doesn't already but you know what I mean.)

    Hmmm… good books…
    Christian Fiction: The Shack by William P. Young; if you like a thriller…The Oath by Peretti, also heard that Ted Dekker's book are good as well.
    Christian Non-Fiction: Honor's Reward: How to Attract God's Favor and Blessing by John Bevere; Fearless by Max Lucado (newly released so I haven't read it yet but I love his writings)

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    • jackalopekid says

      December 30, 2009 at 3:58 am

      sounds like good stuff. I'll pick em up

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  9. Amber says

    December 30, 2009 at 5:37 am

    Already said but yup: Anything by Donald Miller.

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    • jackalopekid says

      December 30, 2009 at 5:40 am

      awesome. thats def my next book

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