The Shack

After being asked that question several times, I did read the best selling book “The Shack” by Wm. Paul Young. We discussed it at the Women’s Word Bible study yesterday. It’s the story of a father’s conversation with God after a great tragedy (I’m not going to tell you more in case you are waiting to read it). The book has created quite a stir, especially among people who are—or used to be—in the church. It addresses what theologians call theodicy (“the defense of God’s goodness and omnipotence in view of the existence of evil”—Webster’s).

Have you read The Shack? What did you think of it?

dropping out?

Why do you think so many young people are dropping out of church?

On aging gracefully

Think of someone you know who has aged graciously. Who was it? How do/did they do it? How did they impress you? I’m reminded of a lady in my first parish. She was our choir director, advanced in years, with many physical ailments. Yet she was always happy, thankful and positive. I always took her with me to the local nursing home. She was happy to do the music for our service because, as she said, she loved “old people.” And they cherished her. In fact, as long as I brought her and my 2-year-old Thomas, I didn’t really have to say or do a thing. It was enough for me to be the chauffer! Your thoughts?

Could it be Spring?

What do you associate with spring? What are your childhood memories of springtime?
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