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Wounds Are Where Light Enters: Stories of God's Intrusive Grace
Many know the acclaimed author Walter Wangerin Jr., the storyteller who gave us the national bestseller The Book of the Dun Cow. In Wounds Are Where Light Enters , you’ll see how God’s love breaks into our lonely moments in unexplainable ways. Wangerin tells the stories of memorable characters facing the same struggles we all face as we try to trust in God’s faithfulness. Wounds Are Where Light Enters is a collection of stories that are warm, sometimes funny, sometimes not, but always taking unexpected turns to find the care of God in all the pathways of life. In them we find the grace that enables us to live with the answers we see and the answers we don’t see. In this collection we meet Arthur Bias, the retired black police officer who loves those who hate; Agnes Brill, the shrill piano teacher of patience; Junie Piper, precious of the homeless; Melvin, who honors his aging mother by honoring the little girl she has become; Lucian, the lover of thieves; and Blue Jack, the hammer of God. Readers will discover in these stories a powerful display of God’s working in the lives of all of us. They’ll find a place where he works even in the dark, even in the struggles, even in the wounds. This is the place where God’s light enters.
176 pages, Hardcover
Published November 21, 2017
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Walter Wangerin Jr.
95 books230 followersWalter Wangerin Jr. is widely recognized as one of the most gifted writers writing today on the issues of faith and spirituality. Starting with the renowned Book of the Dun Cow, Wangerin's writing career has encompassed most every genre: fiction, essay, short story, children's story, meditation, and biblical exposition. His writing voice is immediately recognizable, and his fans number in the millions. The author of over forty books, Wangerin has won the National Book Award, New York Times Best Children's Book of the Year Award, and several Gold Medallions, including best-fiction awards for both The Book of God and Paul: A Novel. He lives in Valparaiso, Indiana, where he is Senior Research Professor at Valparaiso University.
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February 23, 2018
Drawing Out a Handful of Light
Wendell Berry poured this wisdom into the mouth of one of his fictional characters:
“Telling a story is like reaching into a granary full of wheat and drawing out a handful. There is always more to tell than can be told.” (Jayber Crow)
This is always the nature of story, and in Wounds Are Where Light Enters: Stories of God’s Intrusive Grace, Walter Wangerin, Jr. has scooped deeply to tell what he could about his lifelong awareness of grace, shining in darkness and healing our wounds.
With a glance in the rear view mirror, Wangerin recalls his childhood search for a physical Jesus there within the church building. Under the pews? In the restrooms? Certainly not in the “gobbledygook” of the morning service? He is encouraged in his searching by the faithful worship of his mum and the humble and sacrificial gift of a “bunch-backed old woman.”
Light in the Context of Life
An adoptive dad with a multi-racial family and with a season of shepherding an African American church, Wangerin writes as father and pastor, as victor and failure, as celebrant of a joyful faith and mourner of lost opportunities and hasty words. Theology and biblical narrative lie just beneath the surface of this handful of tales, emerging now and then into the full light of day:
“In the first covenant God’s part was to offer blessings, and the people’s part was to obey. On account of the failure of the people to uphold their part, it was the covenant itself that failed. In the second covenant, therefore, God in Christ decided to take both parts upon himself.
Mercy hath a human face.” (98)
As with all theology, the true beauty comes in its application and Wangerin’s son Matthew provided numerous opportunities to explore the relationship between law and grace. “Whims in him were deeds immediately,” (98) but it was the tears of his dad after an overwhelming disciplinary session that melted the little sinner’s heart.
Since God is “the giver of lazy afternoons,” (49) it follows that throwing a fish hook into an absolutely quiet lake with a fly-tying parishioner may fall under the category of ministry. Since God is the source of all forgiveness, “a free gift, freely given,” it follows that forgiveness between human souls should not be demanded as a law to be obeyed, but offered up freely with both parties going “straight to the source of grace.” (83, 84)
Grace for Ordinary People
Walter Wangerin’s stories are populated by a memorable cast of characters:
the staunch librarian whose “spine was composed not of bone but of rectitude” (100);
Billy who makes his living by the good will of others, but screamed in fury when Walter failed to include milk, butter, and cream in his donation package;
Shrill Miss Brill, allergic to the very air she breathed, but afflicted much more by her “very self.”
Only slightly less shimmering is Wangerin’s fresh vocabulary with its images of “obdurate” children, leaves clothed in “umbers as dark as sleep,” God as “supernal” parent, and the motion of “perfervid” dances.
It is extremely good news for readers that young “Wally” grew up to realize that his wounded self, the cracks in his character that brought him shame, the broken people to whom he ministered (and who taught him what it means to minister)–this is where Jesus lives. This is where light breaks through and where God’s love comes rushing in.
This book was provided by Zondervan through the BookLookBloggers program in exchange for my review. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Wendell Berry poured this wisdom into the mouth of one of his fictional characters:
“Telling a story is like reaching into a granary full of wheat and drawing out a handful. There is always more to tell than can be told.” (Jayber Crow)
This is always the nature of story, and in Wounds Are Where Light Enters: Stories of God’s Intrusive Grace, Walter Wangerin, Jr. has scooped deeply to tell what he could about his lifelong awareness of grace, shining in darkness and healing our wounds.
With a glance in the rear view mirror, Wangerin recalls his childhood search for a physical Jesus there within the church building. Under the pews? In the restrooms? Certainly not in the “gobbledygook” of the morning service? He is encouraged in his searching by the faithful worship of his mum and the humble and sacrificial gift of a “bunch-backed old woman.”
Light in the Context of Life
An adoptive dad with a multi-racial family and with a season of shepherding an African American church, Wangerin writes as father and pastor, as victor and failure, as celebrant of a joyful faith and mourner of lost opportunities and hasty words. Theology and biblical narrative lie just beneath the surface of this handful of tales, emerging now and then into the full light of day:
“In the first covenant God’s part was to offer blessings, and the people’s part was to obey. On account of the failure of the people to uphold their part, it was the covenant itself that failed. In the second covenant, therefore, God in Christ decided to take both parts upon himself.
Mercy hath a human face.” (98)
As with all theology, the true beauty comes in its application and Wangerin’s son Matthew provided numerous opportunities to explore the relationship between law and grace. “Whims in him were deeds immediately,” (98) but it was the tears of his dad after an overwhelming disciplinary session that melted the little sinner’s heart.
Since God is “the giver of lazy afternoons,” (49) it follows that throwing a fish hook into an absolutely quiet lake with a fly-tying parishioner may fall under the category of ministry. Since God is the source of all forgiveness, “a free gift, freely given,” it follows that forgiveness between human souls should not be demanded as a law to be obeyed, but offered up freely with both parties going “straight to the source of grace.” (83, 84)
Grace for Ordinary People
Walter Wangerin’s stories are populated by a memorable cast of characters:
the staunch librarian whose “spine was composed not of bone but of rectitude” (100);
Billy who makes his living by the good will of others, but screamed in fury when Walter failed to include milk, butter, and cream in his donation package;
Shrill Miss Brill, allergic to the very air she breathed, but afflicted much more by her “very self.”
Only slightly less shimmering is Wangerin’s fresh vocabulary with its images of “obdurate” children, leaves clothed in “umbers as dark as sleep,” God as “supernal” parent, and the motion of “perfervid” dances.
It is extremely good news for readers that young “Wally” grew up to realize that his wounded self, the cracks in his character that brought him shame, the broken people to whom he ministered (and who taught him what it means to minister)–this is where Jesus lives. This is where light breaks through and where God’s love comes rushing in.
This book was provided by Zondervan through the BookLookBloggers program in exchange for my review. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
January 20, 2018
Wounds Are Where Light Enters
Stories of God’s Intrusive Grace
by Walter Wangerin Jr.
Zondervan Non-Fiction
Zondervan
Christian
Pub Date 21 Nov 2017
I am reviewing a copy of wounds Are Where the Light Enters through Zondervan Non-Fiction :
In this book by well known storyteller Walter Wangerin Junior we are reminded how God’s Love breaks into our heart at the loneliest of moments. We are reminded that God can fill even the most broken hearted with love.
The stories in this collection is warm sometimes funny, heartfelt and sometimes heart rendering, but they are all reminders of God’s grace.
I give five out of five stars
Happy Reading!
Stories of God’s Intrusive Grace
by Walter Wangerin Jr.
Zondervan Non-Fiction
Zondervan
Christian
Pub Date 21 Nov 2017
I am reviewing a copy of wounds Are Where the Light Enters through Zondervan Non-Fiction :
In this book by well known storyteller Walter Wangerin Junior we are reminded how God’s Love breaks into our heart at the loneliest of moments. We are reminded that God can fill even the most broken hearted with love.
The stories in this collection is warm sometimes funny, heartfelt and sometimes heart rendering, but they are all reminders of God’s grace.
I give five out of five stars
Happy Reading!
November 14, 2017
Do you like short stories? Do you like memoir? I adore both formats, and Walt Wangerin combines them masterfully in this unique book on faith.
Walt was a pastor in the Chicago area and spent much of his career ministering to poor inner city residents–but I think he’d say they ministered more to him. He also adopted one mixed-race daughter and one African-American son. The stories he shares of his life and the lives of those around him are powerful, beautiful glimpses of God’s work in all kinds of people, and how his healing shines through their painful wounds. The stories are a truth-in-love balm for our current cultural wars, spoken in an inimitable style and seasoned with decades of godly wisdom.
This book brought me to tears for several reasons. One, tears of repentance over my own blindness and prejudice I didn’t realize I hold onto so tightly. (I live in Missouri, two hours south of Ferguson–have you heard of it?) Two, tears of compassion for so many broken people. Three, in awe of God’s blazing displays of power in so many ordinary stories. I love the self-effacing insights, the unique glimpses of Jesus, the dramatic dialects, and the colorful characters.
Here’s a taste of his style, describing the scene after he chased down a boy who had stolen from the church parsonage:
“Know what I just did?” I said. I was a head shorter than Lucian, nor ever athletic. You can imagine the pride with which I told him everything that had happened, describing in detail my defeated adversary.
For the first time that evening, Lucian spoke. He said, “I know him.”
“Know who?”
“That boy. His mama named him Centurion. We call him One Cent. Now his mama calls him Five Dollah, because he the onliest one left to look after her. They poor. Cain’t buy medicines for her. She need her medicines.”
If you enjoyed reading American literature in high school or college, this book will remind you of the stories you loved then. The best part is, it’s all about faith, and it has a surprisingly contemporary feel, even though most of the stories are from the mid- to late 20th century. It’s a book that doesn’t quite fit into one category over another, and I like it for that very reason. I like it most because it’s softening my heart toward people who aren’t just like me.
I received a free review copy of Wounds are Where Light Enters from the BookLook Blogger Program.
Walt was a pastor in the Chicago area and spent much of his career ministering to poor inner city residents–but I think he’d say they ministered more to him. He also adopted one mixed-race daughter and one African-American son. The stories he shares of his life and the lives of those around him are powerful, beautiful glimpses of God’s work in all kinds of people, and how his healing shines through their painful wounds. The stories are a truth-in-love balm for our current cultural wars, spoken in an inimitable style and seasoned with decades of godly wisdom.
This book brought me to tears for several reasons. One, tears of repentance over my own blindness and prejudice I didn’t realize I hold onto so tightly. (I live in Missouri, two hours south of Ferguson–have you heard of it?) Two, tears of compassion for so many broken people. Three, in awe of God’s blazing displays of power in so many ordinary stories. I love the self-effacing insights, the unique glimpses of Jesus, the dramatic dialects, and the colorful characters.
Here’s a taste of his style, describing the scene after he chased down a boy who had stolen from the church parsonage:
“Know what I just did?” I said. I was a head shorter than Lucian, nor ever athletic. You can imagine the pride with which I told him everything that had happened, describing in detail my defeated adversary.
For the first time that evening, Lucian spoke. He said, “I know him.”
“Know who?”
“That boy. His mama named him Centurion. We call him One Cent. Now his mama calls him Five Dollah, because he the onliest one left to look after her. They poor. Cain’t buy medicines for her. She need her medicines.”
If you enjoyed reading American literature in high school or college, this book will remind you of the stories you loved then. The best part is, it’s all about faith, and it has a surprisingly contemporary feel, even though most of the stories are from the mid- to late 20th century. It’s a book that doesn’t quite fit into one category over another, and I like it for that very reason. I like it most because it’s softening my heart toward people who aren’t just like me.
I received a free review copy of Wounds are Where Light Enters from the BookLook Blogger Program.
January 8, 2018
The late, lamented Leonard Cohen once wrote a lyric that went, “There is a crack in everything / That’s how the light gets in.” That line is apropos for Walter Wangerin Jr.’s latest book, Wounds Are Where Light Enters, for what is a wound but a crack? While the book has been out for more than a month, it’s an appropriate time to review it given that we are now in the season of Epiphany, which is a season of light before the darkness of Lent. It’s a short book — I literally read this volume cover to cover in a couple of hours — featuring about 20 stories. They’re taken from Wangerin Jr.’s life, but they’re more like sketches or vignettes. To that end, it’s hard to call this book a spiritual memoir, not only because of the brevity but because some of the pieces are about somebody else entirely: members of his congregation, friends, family.
The book is richly written (though with a caveat or two to come) and the book feels like creative non-fiction. Wangerin Jr. unspools his tales as though he’s trying to land a fish — appropriate, because a couple of these stories are about fishing — and given that he’s in his early 70s, the tales have the feel of an old-timer meandering without, sometimes, much of a point. As much as that’s a liability, sometimes the effect is rather charming. And sometimes few words have to be said, such as in my favourite story about the author’s meeting with a sexual abuse survivor who was raped for years by her father and brothers, and the need to seek forgiveness on such a heinous act without it being forced. That story is so harrowing that if it doesn’t raise the hairs on the back of your head, well, you just aren’t a true human being.
Read the rest here: https://medium.com/@zachary_houle/a-r...
The book is richly written (though with a caveat or two to come) and the book feels like creative non-fiction. Wangerin Jr. unspools his tales as though he’s trying to land a fish — appropriate, because a couple of these stories are about fishing — and given that he’s in his early 70s, the tales have the feel of an old-timer meandering without, sometimes, much of a point. As much as that’s a liability, sometimes the effect is rather charming. And sometimes few words have to be said, such as in my favourite story about the author’s meeting with a sexual abuse survivor who was raped for years by her father and brothers, and the need to seek forgiveness on such a heinous act without it being forced. That story is so harrowing that if it doesn’t raise the hairs on the back of your head, well, you just aren’t a true human being.
Read the rest here: https://medium.com/@zachary_houle/a-r...
October 8, 2017
I always enjoy reading books that offer true stories from people who have experienced God’s care and love in their lives. I find them to be uplifting and in many ways they often help to deepen my own faith. The has picked some stories, that might even seem quite ordinary, to show how God works in our everyday lives. There are instance that are funny and inspirational, and then, on the other hand, there are stories that show how life is often painful. In many of them, the people involved are doing what they probably consider to be very small deeds for others, and yet the author shows us how big the impact may actually be.
One story in particular about a woman who as a young girl of only 12 was raped by her father, continued to be sexually abused by him until she was sixteen, and then when he stopped her brothers took over, brought tears to my eyes. Later, she confronted her family: father, brothers and even her mother about it, left home and never returned. Years later, a pastor took her aside and asked to talk to her about the pain he could see in her face. She agreed to meet in his office because she could not trust enough to invite him to her home. Later, the magic happened: forgiveness and a lightness that had been stolen from her at such a young age. I can only imagine how much she suffered.
I think stories such as these are a wonderful testament to the Christian life.
One story in particular about a woman who as a young girl of only 12 was raped by her father, continued to be sexually abused by him until she was sixteen, and then when he stopped her brothers took over, brought tears to my eyes. Later, she confronted her family: father, brothers and even her mother about it, left home and never returned. Years later, a pastor took her aside and asked to talk to her about the pain he could see in her face. She agreed to meet in his office because she could not trust enough to invite him to her home. Later, the magic happened: forgiveness and a lightness that had been stolen from her at such a young age. I can only imagine how much she suffered.
I think stories such as these are a wonderful testament to the Christian life.
September 9, 2021
Walter Wangerin, Jr., offers simple slices of life in Wounds Are Where Light Enters: Stories of God's Intrusive Grace. Twenty-two anecdotes, well-told, reveal all manner and depth of human hurts. Wangerin views each encounter through the lens of God's great love for humanity. Some of these stories are hard to read, some beautifully poignant. But what I hope my reading Wangerin's observations imparted to me is greater humility and teachability. In order to be Jesus to hurting people, he fearlessly walked toward trouble, and then in this book remembers his defeats. In so doing, he points the reader to the victor, Jesus Christ. The people in these stories, including the author, are guilelessly real, and his honesty is extraordinary.
November 3, 2019
Wangarin gives us a collection of stories, some we've heard before, others new in his own inestimable way. Each chapter gives us insight into what he names "stories of God's intrusive grace." This is fine introduction to Wangarin, if you are unfamiliar with his renowned literary legacy. Then read his first book, The Book of the Dun Cow.
July 16, 2020
In this book Walter Wangerin Jr. gathers a collection of short, true stories that reflect moments in his life as a child and adult, as a pastor and father, when he experienced grief, sorrow, fear, anger, humiliation, consolation, repentance, forgiveness, and joy because of his faith in Jesus Christ. It is an honest memoir, the confession, of a fine American author.
January 2, 2018
I am very glad I read this book. I was familiar with some of the stories, but there was much new in here. The author weaves his life and work as a pastor very nimbly with scripture, theology, and honesty. What a delightful read! It caused me to think of my own life and work with new eyes.
January 11, 2018
The book, one box of tissues and a cozy spot to read and time is all you will need to enjoy this wonderful book about strength and God's love. The author chose great stories to get his feelings across and even if you just read a few at a time they will bless and stay near to your mind all day.
January 20, 2021
Some of these essays were a strong five stars, but overall the majority slid just under to a thoughtful and enjoyable four.
February 1, 2021
Maybe the best book I've read on finding Jesus in unexpected places!
April 5, 2021
Short stories by a great story-telling. Quick, easy read. But left me wanting a little direction on how to see God's grace in then wounds like the author does.
November 29, 2021
Eye-opening, engaging, convicting, well-written, humble, enlightening, humanizing, God-honoring.
March 14, 2022
Such a talented author!
September 1, 2023
It's like he saw into my soul. I cried twice during this short book.
March 4, 2018
I was able to receive an e-ARC of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I hope y'all enjoy this "spoiler free" review. I put the quotes because it's another nonfiction book and I feel like it's hard to spoil those haha. Also, this book comes out November 21st of this year! (My birthday!)
I was very thankful to receive this e-book. If you didn't know I am a christian and I love to learn about the faith! I was a little worried to talk about my religion because some people can be rude about it or take offence to it...Anyway, I'm here to share my views on this religious book about God's grace. :)
I enjoyed some of the stories in this book, but I did feel like some of the stories didn't have a clear message or a clear showing of God's grace in difficult times. Maybe I didn't grasp it while other will be able to, but even when I reflected I still didn't see the message for some stories. However, there were some really good stories in this book.
This book is important because it shows that through hard times God is with you. It lets you know that you're not the only one going through hard times and God isn't punishing you. God will lift you through the struggles you face daily if you just open your eyes and let him into your heart. This is shown very well as we see through this Pastor's own experiences. He loses his temper, he isn't perfect, he doesn't always know what to say, but through it we see him make these mistakes and realize what he's done. He doesn't just ignore it and pretend he's done nothing wrong. He asks for forgiveness and apologizes to those who deserve it. I feel often times we look at our Pastors or Priests ad these people who are perfectly blessed and follow all the rules and only good things happen to them. This book helps shine some light on the fact that they aren't perfect and they struggle too. Everyone has to deal with the daily blows life throws at us but this book shows that God is there and he will guide us through and show us the light even when it seems dark.
Something I wasn't too fond of was his writing style. Someone else may love it, but it just wasn't for me. However, the book was still good and so were the stories. I just wasn't too fond of the writing overall because I felt like at times it could get jumbles and stray a little bit, but that could just be me. He has talent for sure but it just was something that bothered me a little bit.
"Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you."
This book has some amazing and uplifting stories in it that definitely reminded me of the amazing things God can do for us. I just think that this book shows the real hardships of life and how even if we struggle to overcome it that God is there to show us mercy and through his grace we can grow stronger from it.
This book was a pretty quick read and I loved that about it. I always love quick reads. This is also a book where you can read a story a night sine they aren't super long either. I enjoyed this book but it just didn't stand out as a five-star read to me. However, that doesn't mean it wasn't a good book.
I had a rough week and this book was a good pick-me-up. It just showed that others go through hard time, but God didn't leave them and he won't leave you. This book definitely helped me connect more to God and my faith and that's really important to me.
"If we walk in the ways of the sustaining God and obey his commandments, then we have chosen life, for the Lord is life."
Another thing I noticed in the stories is that Pastor Wangerin wasn't afraid to show his emotions. There were multiple times throughout the book where he talked about crying. Often times guys are told that crying makes them less of a man, but he wasn't afraid to admit that he cried because it's a part of life. Sometimes it's when you're sad, happy, frustrated, etc. It's great that he was able to show that emotions help keep you connected to yourself just don't let them overtake you. Which is something portrayed throughout the novel that when we go through hard times we often lose faith and let our emotions take hold when we should be relying in God and letting him take hold of our lives.
Anyway, that's all I have for y'all today. I recommend this book to everyone who might be interested in learning about Walter Wangerin Jr., anyone that is curious and just wan't to learn, or to anyone who is a Christian. This book was good and very interesting. It helped me and it might help you too. :) I hope y'all enjoyed this review!
Check out my blog here: abigailsbooks.wordpress.com
I was very thankful to receive this e-book. If you didn't know I am a christian and I love to learn about the faith! I was a little worried to talk about my religion because some people can be rude about it or take offence to it...Anyway, I'm here to share my views on this religious book about God's grace. :)
I enjoyed some of the stories in this book, but I did feel like some of the stories didn't have a clear message or a clear showing of God's grace in difficult times. Maybe I didn't grasp it while other will be able to, but even when I reflected I still didn't see the message for some stories. However, there were some really good stories in this book.
This book is important because it shows that through hard times God is with you. It lets you know that you're not the only one going through hard times and God isn't punishing you. God will lift you through the struggles you face daily if you just open your eyes and let him into your heart. This is shown very well as we see through this Pastor's own experiences. He loses his temper, he isn't perfect, he doesn't always know what to say, but through it we see him make these mistakes and realize what he's done. He doesn't just ignore it and pretend he's done nothing wrong. He asks for forgiveness and apologizes to those who deserve it. I feel often times we look at our Pastors or Priests ad these people who are perfectly blessed and follow all the rules and only good things happen to them. This book helps shine some light on the fact that they aren't perfect and they struggle too. Everyone has to deal with the daily blows life throws at us but this book shows that God is there and he will guide us through and show us the light even when it seems dark.
Something I wasn't too fond of was his writing style. Someone else may love it, but it just wasn't for me. However, the book was still good and so were the stories. I just wasn't too fond of the writing overall because I felt like at times it could get jumbles and stray a little bit, but that could just be me. He has talent for sure but it just was something that bothered me a little bit.
"Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you."
This book has some amazing and uplifting stories in it that definitely reminded me of the amazing things God can do for us. I just think that this book shows the real hardships of life and how even if we struggle to overcome it that God is there to show us mercy and through his grace we can grow stronger from it.
This book was a pretty quick read and I loved that about it. I always love quick reads. This is also a book where you can read a story a night sine they aren't super long either. I enjoyed this book but it just didn't stand out as a five-star read to me. However, that doesn't mean it wasn't a good book.
I had a rough week and this book was a good pick-me-up. It just showed that others go through hard time, but God didn't leave them and he won't leave you. This book definitely helped me connect more to God and my faith and that's really important to me.
"If we walk in the ways of the sustaining God and obey his commandments, then we have chosen life, for the Lord is life."
Another thing I noticed in the stories is that Pastor Wangerin wasn't afraid to show his emotions. There were multiple times throughout the book where he talked about crying. Often times guys are told that crying makes them less of a man, but he wasn't afraid to admit that he cried because it's a part of life. Sometimes it's when you're sad, happy, frustrated, etc. It's great that he was able to show that emotions help keep you connected to yourself just don't let them overtake you. Which is something portrayed throughout the novel that when we go through hard times we often lose faith and let our emotions take hold when we should be relying in God and letting him take hold of our lives.
Anyway, that's all I have for y'all today. I recommend this book to everyone who might be interested in learning about Walter Wangerin Jr., anyone that is curious and just wan't to learn, or to anyone who is a Christian. This book was good and very interesting. It helped me and it might help you too. :) I hope y'all enjoyed this review!
Check out my blog here: abigailsbooks.wordpress.com
October 24, 2021
Thought provoking
Thought provoking based upon everyday observances. There is nothing supernatural about the author’s life. Nor are the people in his life as referenced in these fighting’s of special stature. But yet, we see the majesty and mystery of Christ in unusual splendor.
The authors writes with well chosen words and phrases to call to light every detail in the same way they were experienced and in the way I my experience. In no way does he insult my intelligence by feeling the need to fill in every detail or explain everything. He appeals to the senses with a genuine love for people and his calling, both as pastor of a flock and as a writer.
I recommend this book and recommend sitting with it in a contemplative setting. You might find that these scenarios exist in your everyday walk right here and right now…if you open your eyes and look.
Thought provoking based upon everyday observances. There is nothing supernatural about the author’s life. Nor are the people in his life as referenced in these fighting’s of special stature. But yet, we see the majesty and mystery of Christ in unusual splendor.
The authors writes with well chosen words and phrases to call to light every detail in the same way they were experienced and in the way I my experience. In no way does he insult my intelligence by feeling the need to fill in every detail or explain everything. He appeals to the senses with a genuine love for people and his calling, both as pastor of a flock and as a writer.
I recommend this book and recommend sitting with it in a contemplative setting. You might find that these scenarios exist in your everyday walk right here and right now…if you open your eyes and look.
November 17, 2017
Book Review: WOUNDS ARE WHERE LIGHTS ENTER: Stories of God’s Intrusive Grace
Wounds are Where Lights Enter: Stories of God’s Intrusive Grace by Walter Wangerin, Jr. (Zondervan Publishing; 2017)
Walter Wangerin is a well-known Christian writer who uses his unique for storytelling and the use of dramatic and fictional elements (like his work THE BOOK OF GOD, a retelling of God’s redemption woven throughout the Bible as one story). This book, however, is more of anthology of short stories — many autobiographical — with the theme of the little (and sometimes big) ways that God can intervene in our daily lives. Stories such as Wangerin taking his small daughter to the largest cathedral in New York City,and using the appearance of a slovenly homeless man to teach a valuable lesson on how man makes many poor choices, but God is always watching over us and reminding that redemption is always possible. For readers who enjoy authors such as Max Lucado and his storytelling expertise to teach spiritual lessons, Wounds are Where Lighta Enter is a worthwhile read. 3 stars.
Wounds are Where Lights Enter: Stories of God’s Intrusive Grace by Walter Wangerin, Jr. (Zondervan Publishing; 2017)
Walter Wangerin is a well-known Christian writer who uses his unique for storytelling and the use of dramatic and fictional elements (like his work THE BOOK OF GOD, a retelling of God’s redemption woven throughout the Bible as one story). This book, however, is more of anthology of short stories — many autobiographical — with the theme of the little (and sometimes big) ways that God can intervene in our daily lives. Stories such as Wangerin taking his small daughter to the largest cathedral in New York City,and using the appearance of a slovenly homeless man to teach a valuable lesson on how man makes many poor choices, but God is always watching over us and reminding that redemption is always possible. For readers who enjoy authors such as Max Lucado and his storytelling expertise to teach spiritual lessons, Wounds are Where Lighta Enter is a worthwhile read. 3 stars.
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