BOOK REVIEW: Soul Graffiti: Making a life in the Way of Jesus by Mark Scandrette

Hi everyone! It has been some time since I have posted anything on this blog (between a busy schedule and Facebook I wonder what is the use of blogging here anyway? Any ideas?)

About a month ago my wife and I went on a week's holiday and I had some time to catch up on some reading....

I have recently had the privilege of reading this wonderful book by Mark Scandrette. I think the reason why it connects in such a deep way with me is that for the last few months I have focused a lot on the Kingdom message of Jesus. The version of Christianity that I have been exposed to primarily has focused on the personal dimension of Jesus' message. My eyes is opening to new possibilities...on bringing the personal side of Jesus message of salvation and the socialof it, together. Not that I am there in any way, but I have this ever-growing longing to keep on searching for the Kingdom of God.

What I like about Mark's book is that he tells his owns story and journey in such a way that it inspires one to experiment with ways to practically live out Jesus' invitation to the Kingdom of God. He paints a realistic portrait of what you can expect, the possibilities and the obstacles of such a life. He reintroduces Jesus to us as companion, an artist, a healer and a mystic. Through the stories of other people he lures us into taking risks into forging a way in the footsteps of Jesus.

implication Soul Graffiti is a wonderful book to journey with others. At the end of each chapter Mark gives some points to ponder and talk about, as well as some examples of "experiments" in helping you making a life in the Way of Jesus.

I think Soul Graffiti is such a gift to those of us who is looking for more depth in our relationship with God....for people who is attracted to Jesus but find it hard to connect with Him through traditional ways and organizations....This book has helped me to form new ideas on how I can follow Jesus day-by-day in a real, practical and soulful way....

I would like to post this quote out of the book and hear your thoughts on it: "I will remember that the Earth was made to provide for our needs through the Creator's abundance - not the work of our hands or the cash in our pockets..."