I don’t remember how I ended up with a copy of The Shack in my hands, but I am so blessed I did. I became excited when my husband, asked me if I’d heard of the book, and I was able to respond affirmatively. Not only had I heard of it, but I had a fresh new copy sitting on my nightstand along with a plethora of others awaiting my attention. He inhaled it in two days and told me that I’d love it. I too could not put it down until I was finished. This is an awesome story of rebirth. It helped me “relax” a little as a Christian and see God as a loving and forgiving God, rather than one who shells out His wrath whenever we disappoint Him. Forgiveness and unconditional love were the focal points. The presentation of the Trinity through Papa, Saraju, and Jesus made their existence more realistic. I bought several copies and gave them as graduation and Christmas presents last year. I pray those who read it will enjoy it as well as I did.
I love The Shack! When I read it, I had such a hard time turning the pages at the beginning of the book knowing with dread what was to come. Once the story began to unfold, and God was revealed, I just loved it. What a wonderful portrayal - it really encourages us to let God out of the box we tend to keep Him in. Thanks for sharing this wonderful book!
ReplyDeleteI, too, had a difficult time at first with the unusual characterizations of the three parts of the Trinity. Once I got past that, I was able to get to the message of the book and it was a real blessing.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great read.. You will have to share Pam..
ReplyDeleteI hadn't heard of The Shack. My time is so totally consumed with children's book that Camden, Mackenzie and I share.(Well mostly Mackenzie and I because Camden has become my big guy that reads chapter books own his own ;). I will put The Shack on my list of personal "must reads" and plan to get a copy to read during the holidays.
ReplyDeleteI have not heard about this book. It does sound interesting. Will have to check it out.
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