Chapter 12 of WHAT ON EARTH? / The “Ouchless” Church
Suggestions for Personal Reflection, Group Discussion, and Taking Action for:
- What do you think of the statement by Brene´ Brown? “I wanted faith to work like an epidural; to numb the pain of vulnerability. As it turned out, my faith ended up being more like a midwife – a nurturing partner who leans into the discomfort with me and whispers ‘push’ and ‘breathe.’”
- What is your opinion about the often-repeated claim that “Everything that happens is sovereignly ordained by God”?
- “He turns our mourning into dancing.” Cite an example when he did this in your own life.