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Laddar... Punching Holes in the Dark: Living in the Light of the Worldav Robert Benson
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"We do not, and cannot, by definition, know much about the Kingdom to come. But the 'One Who Came Among Us' not only came to reassure us of the gift of the Kingdom that is yet unseen but to proclaim the presence of the Kingdom already among us - even when we cannot see it and we cannot hear it. Sometimes we cannot see much evidence of the Kingdom that is already here. How do we find it, not lose sight of it, and even share its message of hope with others in the darkness? Discover strength in the gifts of the Spirit and start punching holes, my friends - as hard as we can, as often as we can; and let the Light of the world sneak in"-- Inga biblioteksbeskrivningar kunde hittas. |
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Google Books — Laddar... GenrerMelvil Decimal System (DDC)231.72Religions Christian doctrinal theology God; Unity; Trinity Relation to the world - divine law and miraclesKlassifikation enligt LCBetygMedelbetyg:
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Benson was in a dark place and feeling emotionally spent. His friends listened to him, and pointed him away from the dark towards the light of God's kingdom, already in our midst(location 159).
The title, "Punching Holes in the Dark" came from a close friend of Benson's father—a seminary friend—who always signed his letters, "Keep punching holes in the dark, my friend." Benson uses the phrase to show how we participate in welcoming the kingdom, sometimes in a receptive posture of prayer, and sometimes through action, punching holes in the dark so that the Light of God can break in.
Benson is a warm and accessible writer. He is a contemplative retreat leader, a graduate of the Academy of Spiritual Formation, well schooled in prayer and the spiritual life. He is a sacramental, and liturgy-minded Episcopalian with a long evangelical pedigree. But he does not put on airs, speak in a mystical bubbles, or use technical jargon. His prose is unadorned, and though his life is extraordinary—he's the son of a major CCM producer and he has bonfire spiritual guru status—he tells stories of everyday life: being an introvert, getting into petty arguments, caring for his mother in the throws of dementia, time spent with mentors, praying for others, starting a film club. And yet ordinary life is exactly the place where Christ's kingdom breaks in, and through quiet acts of prayer, worship, friendship, Benson demonstrates how we can punch holes in the dark (non-violently, of course).
This is the sort of book that one could read through (easily) in one sitting, or slowly and reflectively. The simplicity of Benson's prose means that some of his stories and phrases grab you later. With first Benson book I ever read (Living Prayer), long after I set it down, Benson's words continued to work on me, and help me to envision intercessory prayer in a new way. I expect the same sort of dynamic with this one, simple stories and metaphors that continue to work on my insides, and images that are worth cycling back to. I give this book four stars.
Note: I received a galley copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
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