Still, I really do appreciate Eldredge’s thoughts on the Christian life. I sometimes wonder if he, too, has fallen into such a trap. But, whereas he was a more grass-roots, unknown author in the late 90’s, he has now turned into one of the most well-known American Christian writers, popping out books, study guides for those books, and other little extras left and right. He actually shares about his reluctancy in writing the very first book. I’m not even saying Eldredge had that as his purpose in writing such books. Build platforms, make celebrities, and add a little lights, cameras and action in there while you’re at it. The reason I mention such adulation as a sad thing is that this seems to be the usual path of American Christianity. But, now, Eldredge is one of the most popular American Christian authors of today. I remember back in the late 90’s when his first book was released, The Sacred Romance, with co-author Brent Curtis who was, unfortunately, killed in a climbing accident not too long after the book’s release. The sad thing for me is that he has become somewhat of a Christian celebrity due to the success of Wild at Heart, though he has also had his fair share of critics. But I think he has some wise and insightful thoughts on our spiritual journey in Christ. Some might claim I am an Eldredge-addict. I must admit that I do like John Eldredge’s writings. It’s been good to discuss the book with other guys. I first read it while on my honeymoon two and a half years ago (great book to pack for the honeymoon) and have since read through it two other times with two different groups of guys. It’s actually my third time through the book.
I’ve just recently finished reading Eldredge’s book, The Way of the Wild Heart. It’s just that Wild at Heart made him known. Interestingly enough, he’s actually written quite a few other books.
Oh yeah, that’s the Wild at Heart guy, right? Who knows how many copies that specific book has sold. Most people are aware of the name John Eldredge.
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