Another book I've read recently is by Cathleen Falsani called "Sin Boldly." How's that for a provocative title?* It's a fabulous book and an easy read. Each chapter is essentially an essay about finding grace in unexpected places. Cathleen is the religion columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times.
The book has inspired me to look for hope in every situation, whether it be for me or for someone else. I've been learning how to really focus on grace for the moment rather than fixating on on the "why" questions we all face (a sure way to drive yourself and those around you crazy). I guess you could say I'm learning to live with the unanswered questions, even though it goes against everything I've been taught. Why must everything have an explanation? Is it a desire to control everything? I would rather live with the mystery (or even the mystical) than know everything.
Bottom line: The answer to "Why?" may come tomorrow or may never come, and I think I'm OK with that. Maybe that's what faith is really all about.
*"Sin boldly" actually comes from a quote by Protestant reformer Martin Luther. Falsani devotes a chapter in her book to discussing the quote and what Luther meant by it.
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Thanks for the recommendation. I think I may have to get a copy of this to read. Fixating on "Why" seems to be a more frequent occurance with me that ever before, go figure, wonder why?
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