Velvet Elvis

I just finished reading Rob Bell's Velvet Elvis, Repainting the Christian Faith. My friend Bryan recommended this book a while back and it took me a while to get to it. I wish I had read it sooner. Bryan did not steer me wrong.

I want to talk about this book by recommending it to two groups of people:

Group 1 - You should read this book if you are looking for meaning in your life but are not quite sure that Christianity holds the meaning that you are looking for. That might mean that you are not involved in a church or you are involved in one but aren't really sure if it is connecting you to reality you seek.

Group 2 - You should read this book if Christianity does hold meaning for you but you wonder why others, especially young people don't share your view. If you are the parent of a teen or young adult and can't figure out why they won't connect with what the church is doing or if you can't understand why your young friends want nothing to do with the church, read what Rob Bell has to say.

Rob Bell is the founding pastor of Mars Hill Bible Church in Grandville, Michigan, one of the fastest growing churches in American history. Mars Hill is a little different than a lot of fast growing churches. Many of the super-mega churches push a very black and white, fundamentalist theology. In Bells book, he paints a picture of a much more progressive, very grace-filled theology. His theology and spirituality makes room for questions, makes room for differences of opinion and makes plenty of room for the unconditional love of God that we call Grace.

Rob is also an excellent writer. This book is very accessible and actually a lot of fun to read. Check it out.

peace,

will