Christian, are you caught between duty and grace? The weight of one obscures the other.
“Finding Home, a Parable of Kingdom Life” written by Pastor Brad Huebert of Dalhousie Community Church is a wonderfully crafted telling of a christians journey through this world.
Reminiscent of John Bunyan’s ‘Pilgrims’ Progress’ and Hannah Hurnard ‘Hinds Feet on High Places’, this story is alive with vivid images of the ebenezers in a christians walk, brief moments of revelation that change the course of our lives.
One of the most dramatic moments in my life occurred when I realized there is nothing I can do to make my King love me more and nothing I could do to make Him love them less.
What does one do with that kind of Love?
Ivan, the main character in this journey, discovers that there is only one thing that he can do, walk in it.
The story is gripping and instantly identifiable for those who began their christian walk making lists and performing duties. All this is left behind when Ivan eyes look upon the King.
You will find rich illustrations of both duty and grace. Scattered throughout are wise sayings as well, such as:
“Authority trumps power“
“Childlike and childish are not the same thing“
“Most people choose dutiful routine over passionate relationship“
My personal favorite quote was…”Passion is one of the most unbalanced things in this universe. That’s why I love it.” Indeed the King must love passion in order to give the greatest gift.
Christians seeking authenticity and a deeper walk will enjoy this book, those caught in legalism and duty will not.
C. S. Lewis once said “I can’t imagine a man really enjoying a book and reading it only once.” You will most likely want to return to this one.
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