Although I am completely jacked about Tim Keller's new book, I also admittedly have not spent a lot of time reading the "other side." In essence, books by the skeptics, atheists, etc. that Keller has in mind for his audience. So at the airport earlier this week, I picked up this short little book entitled A Letter to a Christian Nation, by atheist Sam Harris. Though not the easiest book to read (not because it was difficult to understand, b/c the writing is quite captivating--more b/c of the content of his critique of Christians). For what it's worth, I would recommend this book. Certainly not because I agree with all of the contents, but because as Christians we should know the "other side"(s). Harris raises some great questions that I need to be better prepared to handle. To that end, I hope Keller's book will serve as a great resource. It was very challenging to confront questions and see Christianity through someone else's eyes. The book conjures up a nice range of emotions...at least it did for me. By the end, after some anger on my part, Jesus' words of loving your enemy kept resurfacing. What does it look like to love those who are so opposed to Christianity and think I am an absolute moron for believing? Seems like this can only be done through a posture of humility.
As an aside...Heather and I are at a coffee shop in Minocqua, WI, ready to drive to the airport to head back home. Please pray for safe and quick travel. We can't wait to see our girls! We've had a great trip, but we definitely miss them.
Peace.
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