Saturday, October 4, 2008

The Shack page 2

Well I finished it! It's a book that has a great imagination around God, the Trinity, and above all it tries to answer the question about why bad things happen, or perhaps where is God when bad things happen. There were a few moments that seemed a little "New Age " to me, but nothing too outrageous. I think it could make for a great book review or perhaps even the centerpiece for the women's retreat this year.

Among the best thoughts: "Because you are important, everything you do is important. Every time you forgive the universe changes; every time you reach out and touch a heart or a life, the world changes; with every kindness and service, seen or unseen, my purposes (God's) are accomplished and nothing will ever be the same again."

As children of God we are created to change the world, to work for God's healing love in the world, and to share the Love of God that lives within us. That every time we reach someone's heart the world changes is an amazing call for each of us to take in.
And a little bit of light in the darkness of our own hearts.

God bless!

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