I have wanted to read this book for some time, but glad I did at this particular moment of human, American, and church history. While I can understandI have wanted to read this book for some time, but glad I did at this particular moment of human, American, and church history. While I can understand some of the reviews about how the theme of beauty was not explored as explicitly or thoroughly as one might expect, the underlining premise of the book of the cross being the most beautiful image or form we have shines through even more powerfully in the current landscape. It's not as artsy of a book as I might have thought, but more theological in its exploration of beauty and the kingdom of God. I am sure I would have read this book differently when it first came out, but it offers something needed and powerful (and beautiful) to us in this cultural moment. I think it's more relevant in the American context now than when it first came out....more
Not the easiest book to get through for some with Dan's metaphorical writing style and how dense it is. But it is an excellent book related to forgiveNot the easiest book to get through for some with Dan's metaphorical writing style and how dense it is. But it is an excellent book related to forgiveness and reconciliation in the context of injustice and difficult people. Loved the chapters on how to love an evil person, foolish person, and simpleton. ...more
Really enjoyed this, just as I did Rembrandt is in the Wind. I liked the former a bit better, but felt like this one offered several pathways into deeReally enjoyed this, just as I did Rembrandt is in the Wind. I liked the former a bit better, but felt like this one offered several pathways into deeper waters while still illuminating powerful art and the artists behind them. ...more
I was intrigued by the exploration of a theology of touch in the contemporary western landscape. There are some great chapters here including the datiI was intrigued by the exploration of a theology of touch in the contemporary western landscape. There are some great chapters here including the dating/engagement and marriage touch chapters. The author handles destructive touch and abuse with care and thoughtfulness. There is a thoughtful corrective to the purity culture stuff. Lot of value throughout. I enjoyed sitting in the conversation about touch from a theological perspective and found a lot of value and wisdom in it even as someone who is not a touchy person. It gave me some good things to think about. My one critique would be that while most of the conversation is solid, it is responding to a lot of western behavior and culture that may not always translate to other cultures in which touch carries different meaning and taboos. The heart of the book and the theology translate well, but application will need some adjustment for a lot of other places in the world. But this is an important topic today i think and I was more convinced at the end than before I started the book....more
With a Cru background, I had heard Andrew Murray significantly influenced Bill Bright. In this work, I was pretty amazed at seeing all of the theologiWith a Cru background, I had heard Andrew Murray significantly influenced Bill Bright. In this work, I was pretty amazed at seeing all of the theological foundations for the teachings of the gospel, prayer, and life in the Spirit that have characterized Cru as a ministry. It was a more in-depth treatment of discusses that often are discussed quickly or simply. I've been gaining an appreciation for Murray over the last year and this work was a good one to work through related to prayer and life in the Spirit....more
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