Bruxy Cavey - Reunion: The Good News of Jesus for Seekers, Saints, and Sinners

If youre suspicious of organized religion, jaded by formulaic flavors of Christianity, or just burnt out trying to do the Religion Thing, Reunion is the book for you. A wonderfully warm, engaging, and generous introduction to the personality who stands at the heart of the Christian faith, Reunion is a beautiful clarion call for the cynical and world-weary to take a fresh look at Jesus. Whether youre a seeker in search of truth or a disciple in need of a reminder of the wonder and the joy of the gospel, Reunion is a beautiful invitation to fall in lovefor the first time, or once againwith the Jesus of the New Testament.

ANDY BANNISTER, SPEAKER FOR RAVI ZACHARIAS INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES

I honestly dont know anyone who does a better job of communicating the good news of Jesus in contemporary North American culture than Bruxy Cavey does. Bruxy is witty, winsome, and infectiously passionate about Jesus. All of this shines through in Reunion . With a deep understanding of Scripture and a disarming congeniality, Reunion lives up to its promise to deliver good news for seekers, saints, and sinners.

BRIAN ZAHND, AUTHOR OF FAREWELL TO MARS

There is no one better at separating Jesus from the religiosity that has developed around him than Bruxy Cavey. For those of us in churches and for those outside looking in, Jesus too often gets buried or disfigured by religious rules, imported notions of God, and truncated versions of Jesus message. This book strips those things away and guides the reader to a liberating encounter with Jesus.

MARK D. BAKER, AUTHOR OF RELIGIOUS NO MORE

Warning: This book contains deep spiritual truths that may radically transform your life. If you read one book about Jesus this year, let this be the one. Youll discover an unexpected freedom and intimately connect with Jesus as never before.

ANDREW FARLEY, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE NAKED GOSPEL

Bruxy Cavey is one of my favorite communicators and teachers. Bruxy has crafted a beautiful narrative in his presentation of the gospel in his new book. I love the simplicity of the gospel in one word, three words, and thirty words. Bruxy has given us a powerful tool with which to understand the gospel and to share the gospel.

LESLIE JORDAN, SONGWRITER AND ONE-HALF OF THE WORSHIP DUO ALL SONS & DAUGHTERS

Within the pages of Reunion , you will find good news. Good news that you are not alone. Good news that your questions do not scare God. Good news about religion, the Bible, and staying true to your journey as you seek Jesus. Through his unique blend of pastoral care, self-awareness, and humor, Bruxy Cavey holds our hands and walks with us through the Bible, pointing out the beauty of Jesus all along the way. Its impossible to read this book and not be set free to love Jesus with our whole hearts and seek his kingdom here on earth as it is in heaven.

OSHETA MOORE, AUTHOR OF SHALOM SISTAS AND HOST OF THE SHALOM IN THE CITY PODCAST

Your quest for God is the most breathtakingly beautiful, challenging journey you can make. If you want to experience a life-changing connection with your Maker, Bruxy Cavey is the ideal guide. Reunion is filled with wisdom, humor, and penetrating insights, clearing the path for you to experience the wonder of the Great Mystery.

KEN SHIGEMATSU, AUTHOR OF GOD IN MY EVERYTHING AND SENIOR PASTOR OF TENTH CHURCH

I dont believe Ive ever seen the message of Jesus presented in as clear, as balanced, and as humorous a way as Bruxy has managed to do in Reunion . This stimulating and fun book is packed with biblical truths and spiritual insights that will profoundly impact seekers and believers alike. If you or someone you know is wondering what the gospel is all about, or if the version of the gospel you were given just doesnt make sense or doesnt seem like really good news, believe me, this is the book youre looking for!

GREGORY A. BOYD, AUTHOR AND SENIOR PASTOR OF WOODLAND HILLS CHURCH

This book is classic Bruxy: iconoclastic, irreligious, intriguing, and super insightful. Its real gift is that it short-circuits stultifying religion and reintroduces us to the real Jesus. Get ready to have your paradigm rocked. We love this book!

DEBRA AND ALAN HIRSCH, AWARD-WINNING AUTHORS AND LEADERS IN THE MISSIONAL CHURCH

With the skill of an experienced matchmaker, Bruxy Cavey introduces a Jesus worth falling in love with. His vision of relationship beyond religion is personal enough to change a life and powerful enough to change the world.

MEGHAN GOOD, TEACHING PASTOR AT TRINITY MENNONITE CHURCH

This book is like Bruxy: disarming, big-hearted, down-to-earth, and dripping with Jesus, without the stench of religious hypocrisy. And its funny! Imagine if the Dude from The Big Lebowski loved in such ways that made you laugh-open-your-heart to reimagine Christian faith to look more like Christ. Thats Bruxy. And his big-bear-hugging heart is on each page for the seekers, the saints, and us sinners alike.

JARROD MCKENNA, TEACHING PASTOR AT WESTCITY CHURCH IN AUSTRALIA AND COFOUNDER OF THE FIRST HOME PROJECT

Bruxy is a weird pastor who leads an unusual church, but that probably makes him qualified to write a book that makes sense to regular people with all their quirks. Ive benefited so much from listening to his teaching, and this book brings together a funny yet profound encapsulation of what the gospel is and how it changes everything.

JUSTIN BRIERLEY, HOST OF THE UNBELIEVABLE? RADIO SHOW AND PODCAST

A lively, compelling invitation to meet the real Jesus. Delightfully humorous and solidly biblical, Cavey powerfully presents both the challenge and joy of embracing Christ. Reunion is both a winsome introduction to Jesus for seekers and an enriching refresher for longtime disciples. Simply excellent.

RON SIDER, PRESIDENT EMERITUS OF EVANGELICALS FOR SOCIAL ACTION

A fresh voice calling people out of the twenty-first-century wilderness.

JIM WALLIS, PRESIDENT OF SOJOURNERS AND CALL TO RENEWAL

Finally, someone who does a brilliant job at pulling back the curtain of the spoon-fed, cookie-cutter, navel-gazing nonsense we see within Christendom as well as ourselves.

DREW MARSHALL, HOST OF THE DREW MARSHALL SHOW

A voice that deserves the widest possible exposure.

BRIAN MCLAREN, AUTHOR OF THE GREAT SPIRITUAL MIGRATION

Library and Archives Canada Cataloguing in Publication

Cavey, Bruxy, 1965-, author

Reunion : the good news of Jesus for seekers, saints, and sinners / Bruxy

Cavey.

Issued in print and electronic formats.
ISBN 978-1-5138-0139-1 (hardcover).--ISBN 978-1-5138-0133-9 (ebook)

1. Jesus Christ--Teachings. I. Title.

All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version , NIV . Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com The NIV and New International Version are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.

REUNION
2017 by Bruxy Cavey
Released by Herald Press, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22802. All rights reserved.
Library of Congress Control Number: 2016957672
Canadian Entry Numbers: C2016-907122-7; C2016-907123-5
International Standard Book Number (hardcover): 978-1-5138-0139-1