The Shack
I've been so busy the past two weeks, I've had a hard time disconnecting and relaxing! Usually that means I need to dive into a good biography or something…something to get my mind off of everyday things.
How about some fiction…Anyone else reading The Shack by William P. Young? (Why do people include their middle initials when they get famous?...I used to include my middle initial, D, on everything I did in memory of my father – David…don't do it much anymore for some reason) I've had the book for months (The Shack), but just now picked it up.
Just read the first 2 chapters. Apparently, something horrible is getting ready to happen to Missy. If you've read it, what do you think of it? Complete nonsense, and heretical? Or, wow, the most powerful thing I've read in a while? (I've heard both of these reactions from friends)
I enjoyed the book. Just like everyone, I've had many times I've asked God why He's allowed something to happen or even where are You in the midst of this. This book doesn't answer all those questions, but it really points to God wanting to be involved with me in everything I do, everything I go through, and everything I plan. God's compassion is made evident in this book. I enjoyed it. It was an easy read. By the way Scott, I'm almost done with the "Wild Goose Chase" after borrowing it from you 6 months ago. You can expect it back soon.
Posted by: Shayne | November 09, 2008 at 03:26 PM
Oh, I forgot, may I borrow Jim Cymbala's "You Were Made For More" soon? Thanks!
Posted by: Shayne | November 09, 2008 at 03:29 PM
I'll have to pray about ever loaning out another book to you Shayne! Hah!
Scott
Posted by: Scott Miller | November 09, 2008 at 08:19 PM
I am at the end of the Shack. I hear Young speak at Catalyst and he was pretty inspirational. I do not connect with the character of God as portrayed by Young, but it is a fiction. So people that are wacking out about The Shack, IT IS FICTION. Some of the insights he has about God are great though. I have enjoyed the book.
Posted by: Nate Elarton | November 10, 2008 at 02:52 PM
I'm in the middle of reading the book. Usually I can just breeze through a book, but not this one. I find I need to put it down and think through what I have just read. It really brings many questions to the surface, ie: God really does that??!!
Posted by: Patti DeGolier | November 20, 2008 at 11:52 AM