Velvet Elvis

Like Paul I just finished reading Velvet Elvis: Repainting the Christian Faith. I think it was Paul who recommended I read it. One of the great benefits of my Sunday night meetings is the book recommendations I get and this is a top notch one.

Some of the books I've been reading are really poking at the brand of Christianity in America. Velvet Elvis by Rob Bell really captures a desire to see real change in the Church. The ideas of true unconditional love and service are the items that stand out. One of the issues that us Christians have is an "us" vs. "them" approach. We also have a "sacred" vs. "secular" approach to life. Bell really is issuing a wake up call to the church that God loves everybody and we need to serve others without some kind of targeting agenda. The Church needs to be involved everywhere and just be there to serve.

I know I've got plenty of work to do in these areas and it's good to get a kick in the head every once in a while.

Posted by Tim at November 19, 2006 01:07 AM