Love Wins // My Thoughts

Here are a few of my thoughts on Rob Bells new book: Love Wins. I finished the book over the weekend. I'd first like to point out that I really have no place diving into the theological aspects of the book - I want to re-read the book and do my homework. I also think the book is about more than that.

Also, Regardless of the topic, we should never judge a book by it’s cover, or by any preconceived notions. It grieves me that so many people are not only calling this man a heretic, but making these accusations without reading the book or really hearing what Rob Bell has to say.

Simply, I give the book five stars. I really enjoyed it.

I think he accomplishes his main goal in writing this book - he wants people to ask questions.

I like Bells writing. Its simply beautiful. He keeps things simple and straight forward.

I think it's an important read.

Do I think he is a universalist? No.

Do I think he loves Jesus & yearns for others to do the same? Yes.

Do I think he wants others to understand the relentless love that Jesus has for them? Yes.

Do I think he outrightly speaks against the existence of hell? No.*

Do I think he makes some great points in the book? Yes.

Did the book have me asking questions? Yes.

*“Do I believe in a literal hell?” he asks. “Of course.” (p.72)

That's it. The rest is for you to read and come to a conclusion on your own. From reading the book yourself - not from reading reviews or listening to the hype.

an unfaithful bride

"I will punish her for all the times she deserted me, when she burned incense to her imaged of Baal, put on her ear rings and jewels, and went out looking for her lovers," says the Lord. 

"But then I will win her back once again. I will lead her out into the desert and speak tenderly to her there. I will return her vineyards to her and transform the Valley of Trouble into a gateway of hope. She will give herself to me there, as she did long ago when she was young, when I freed her from her captivity in Egypt. 

"In that coming day" says the Lord, "you will call me 'my husband' instead of 'my master'. O Israel, I will cause you to forget your images of Baal; ever their names will no longer be spoken... I will make you my wife forever, showing you righteousness and justice, unfailing love and compassion. I will be faithful to you and make you mine, and you will finally know me as Lord. 

Hosea 2:13-17, 19-20

To few and far between

So I'm sucking at keeping up this blog I spent forever making look exactly how I wanted it to. But I'm not gonna be upset about it. It's my blog and I do what I want.

I'm finally about to start working for real again and couldn't be happier. *enormous round of applause and cheering* and the weather is slowly but surely warming up. Enough to even get Eric and I outta the house to go geocaching yesterday AND two long walks with Big B. Here's to hoping it stays that way.

I leave you with a few fun finds from this week. Happy Sunday!