The "new" Book Group here at Shepherd of the Valley met for the second time last night, for very fun and stimulating conversation. We discussed Rob Bell's Velvet Elvis, which everyone seemed to enjoy a great deal - I think it's a fun read, and helpful for conversation among Christians of differing traditions. (At the end of May we discussed The Irrresistible Revolution by Shaine Claiborne). And a new book was chosen to discuss in June (on Wednesday, the 25th, at 7p.m.): The Centered Life, by Jack Fortin. While the first 2 selections are available at your regular Borders or Barnes & Noble, this one will most likely need to be ordered, from amazon, or from Augsburg Fortress, the publishing house of the ELCA.
This book examines the "myth of the balanced life" and is designed to help individuals and communities of faith connect Sunday to Monday. It's not a long or complicated book, but it might change the way you think about how your life is organized and where God is calling you in your life (Marting Luther's understanding of "vocation").
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