"A Different Way is a genuine treasure and superb work in spiritual formation. I kept turning the pages and discovering sparkling gems of wisdom. Mining deep into Christian history, Hall brings insights into living in the way of Jesus that is exceedingly relevant to our times. I highly recommend it." - Richard J. Foster, Author of Celebration of Discipline and Learning Humility "Both timely and critical: calls us back to the very roots of following the way of Jesus Christ. Christopher himself is that rarest of writers: with a razor-sharp mind with a soft and tender heart. I commend him and his message to you without reservation.
" - Pete Greig, Founder of 24-7 Prayer International, author of Red Moon Rising and Dirty Glory "Dr. Chris Hall is one of the wisest, most grounded Christians I know. He dares us to live as if Jesus meant the stuff he said." - Shane Claiborne, author of The Irresistible Revolution and Rethinking Life "What Hall shares here is gold passed through the fire of cruciform faithfulness into the shape of our human God." - Cherith Fee Nordling (PhD), Professor at the Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies at Regent College "You have in your hands a rare treasure! Hall describes vividly for us the vision of 'a graced life of faithfulness to Jesus, and love for God and neighbor' in a way that evokes within us a passionate desire to reach out for it." - Trevor Hudson, author of Seeking God "If you long to learn how to walk in step with Jesus, I can think of no better guide." - Carolyn Arends, recording artist, author, and Renovaré director of education "If you are looking for a signpost that points you back to or further along the Jesus way, truth, and life, you might expect it to look a bit unlike what you've seen before.
It'll point to A Different Way." - Steve L. Porter, Executive Director, Martin Institute for Christianity and Culture (Westmont College);Professor of Spiritual Formation and Theology (Biola University);Editor of the Journal of Spiritual Formation & Soul Care. "With humor, transparency, scholarly insight, the gifts of a winsome storyteller, and a heart lovingly opened to the kingdom of God, Hall invites us to cast off our distorted views of God. You will laugh and cry and meander a bit too. It is the equivalent of an annual checkup for the soul!" - Juanita Campbell Rasmus, Speaker, Author of Learning To Be and Finding Your Center After the Bottom Falls Out "What a marvelous summary of the Christian faith! What a compelling invitation into the Christian life!. Following Hall's recommendation, I read, I paused, and I reflected. I am a better Christian as a result.
- Evan B. Howard, Professor of Christian Spirituality at Fuller Theological Seminary and author of Praying the Scriptures "Hall's new book is a breath of fresh air in the spiritual formation literature, for it grounds its direct and practical wisdom in the fundamentals of Christian theology in a way that few other books do." - Steven D. Boyer, Professor of Theology, Eastern University and co-author of The Mystery of God "This book is a warm welcome letter inviting all readers into a life with Jesus. Hall offers a winsome way in for the curious nonbeliever and a refreshingly honest voice for those who already believe. Drawing on the spiritual practices of Christians throughout history, Hall shows us with beautiful realism what a Christ-shaped life can be like." - Rebecca DeYoung (Calvin University), author of Glittering Vices.