Do
you have some pet peeves about God? Schalk realized he did. He knew
God did some things he didn't like nor understand. God acted in ways
that just didn't make sense.
He
wrote this book to ask questions – not give answers. We'll never
have the answers. We'll never figure God out. But Schalk does want us
to think about what God does and how we feel about it. This book is
not a theological study of God's character and actions. It is more
like a conversation, with Schalk telling stories about his pet
peeves.
Some
of the pet peeves he talks about include the fact that God allows us
to look stupid in front of other people, that He doesn't always
provide for us the way we want Him to, that He doesn't keep to our
time schedule, that He wants us to change, that He doesn't make
everything better, that He won't ignore our sin, that He seems to
leaves some prayers unanswered, and that He doesn't behave the way we
would if we were God.
Schalk
tells great stores on himself that illustrate his pet peeves. He's a
great story teller too. He wants us to be honest with God. He shows
us from Job's experience that honesty with God is what matters.
Questions
for personal thought or group discussion have been added at the end
of each chapter. They are the strength of the book. Since the book is
very conversational in style, it would be a good choice for a
discussion group. There is much to talk about in the book.
Food
for thought: “I'm not always fond of the route God lays out for the
race, but I always like His finish line.” (51)
Go
to www.darrenschalk.com to
check out the study guide for the book.
Darren
Schalk is the curriculum editor for the Church of God of Prophecy and
associate editor for OAR, Inc. He promotes discipleship around the
globe and serves on several interdenominational boards focused on the
topic. He and his family live in Cleveland, Tennessee.
Passio,
240 pages.
I
received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher for the
purpose of an independent and honest review.
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