I *also* just reread Life Together and scribbled down the same quote, feeling both chagrined myself and also *slightly* justified for my frustration about the expectations of others around community. I also, though, felt a little miffed at Bonhoeffer. I felt like his words were a bit harsh. But, as God would have it, no sooner had I finished Life Together, I picked up Bonhoeffer's Black Jesus by Reggie Williams. Williams helps frame a lot of what I read in LT, giving a helpful context that I was previously unaware of in Bonhoeffer's life to a certain extent. After finishing BBJ this past week, I opened LT back up and reread some of those harder passages and had a newfound tenderness to his words. I didn't feel spanked, I felt challenged in a good way. Anyway. I'm really loving this series, friend, keep it up.
I’m glad I’m not the only one who’s been irritated by LT! It’s probably extra hard for us Americans because our context is so saturated with therapeutic deism. And Bonhoeffer spoke a different language (both literally and culturally). Anyway. I’m intrigued by what you’ve shared here about BBJ! That’s another book I’ve known about for a while but haven’t gotten around to reading.
I’m very much enjoying your series too. I’ve probably gasped out loud at least a few times while also nodding my head in agreement and feeling so much resonance.
I *also* just reread Life Together and scribbled down the same quote, feeling both chagrined myself and also *slightly* justified for my frustration about the expectations of others around community. I also, though, felt a little miffed at Bonhoeffer. I felt like his words were a bit harsh. But, as God would have it, no sooner had I finished Life Together, I picked up Bonhoeffer's Black Jesus by Reggie Williams. Williams helps frame a lot of what I read in LT, giving a helpful context that I was previously unaware of in Bonhoeffer's life to a certain extent. After finishing BBJ this past week, I opened LT back up and reread some of those harder passages and had a newfound tenderness to his words. I didn't feel spanked, I felt challenged in a good way. Anyway. I'm really loving this series, friend, keep it up.
I’m glad I’m not the only one who’s been irritated by LT! It’s probably extra hard for us Americans because our context is so saturated with therapeutic deism. And Bonhoeffer spoke a different language (both literally and culturally). Anyway. I’m intrigued by what you’ve shared here about BBJ! That’s another book I’ve known about for a while but haven’t gotten around to reading.
I’m very much enjoying your series too. I’ve probably gasped out loud at least a few times while also nodding my head in agreement and feeling so much resonance.
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