pickI didn‘t realize how appropriate this would be to read during December. It may partly be reading it during this season, but Buechner‘s reflections here all seem to center on and circle around the Christmas story—and on Christ—moving through themes of darkness and light, doubt and faith. Buechner‘s writing is gorgeous as always, and the prayers that conclude each chapter are especially rich & meaningful. This was my November #DoubleSpin. ⤵️
pickTold the dogs they needed to pose with a book! But then, of course, I wasn‘t as ready as their quick enthusiasm. Barely managed to capture this. I wrote on gr, “Just a sad and bizarre story. I don‘t know what to think.” There ya have it.
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pickWarning-this book will touch your heart and you'll probably shed a few tears. Warren is a Neurosurgeon who is top in his field treating glioblastoma. His faith is challenged as he treats his patients, but the lessons he learns are profound.
pickA shorter book but thick content as Newbigin covered many of the historical developments in critical thinking. While it was difficult to understand I still found it encouraging as ultimately he navigated through the pitfalls of both extremes and landed in a place of authentic faith in the God that speaks.
pickGood book. Author essentially argues that faith is not a “what do you know?” question and more about “who do you trust?”. I appreciated this new way of thinking (for me). It is hard for me to think about how it works out in the long run but still I am encouraged. Seeking to know the right things and be the most right is not the center of Christian faith.
So I‘m cleaning old files off my iPad. Like 6 rounds of LMPBC notes. And I found the above “poem”. I think it was for #Scarathlon in 2018. Maybe a haiku challenge? Anyone remember? @StayCurious @Clwojick
@julieclair I'm not, but my mom was! This is one of hers 😌 2w