What if you are known as an explorer and expositor of the Christian faith? Would people expect your background to be neat and tidy? Yancy dispels the myths of that followers of Jesus are only those with perfect stories. We don't all come from regimented, rule-abiding, and rigid religious backgrounds. Some of our families are hurting, messy, and have lost their way. That doesn't
Do you suspect that all Christians are whitewashing their life by professing faith in Christ? That they're bound by laws of behavior or good works? Not every believer grows up that way.
The author takes the reader on a compelling journey through the cultural and religious South of the USA. As a Canadian, I find these reflections revealing about how many Americans have shaped their worldview. It explains some of the hostility to the Church and to the communities of faith.
He explores how childhood, family, and community values shape how we approach and know God. And ... as many of us have asked, why do some people walk away broken-hearted and why do some find genuine deep-rooted faith in God?
Recommended if you've been in victim mode, but are ready to move past your culture and hurts into a new season of loving relationship with God.
"He will be found by those who diligently seek him with all their hearts," says the prophet. And that might be you. Worth reading.
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