Velvet Elvis

This past week I've been reading Rob Bell's book Velvet Elvis:

"As a Christian, I am simply trying to orient myself around living a particular kind of way, the kind of way that Jesus taught possible. And I think that the way of Jesus is the best possible way to live.

This isnt irrational or primitive or blind faith. It is merely being honest that we are all living a 'way'

I'm convinced being generous is a better way to live.

I'm convinced forgiving people and not carrying around bitterness is a better way to live

I'm convinced having compassion is a better way to live

I'm convinced pursuing peace in every situation is a better way to live

I'm convinced being honest with people is a better way to live

This way of thinking isn't strange; it is simply acknowledging that everybody follows somebody,and I'm trying to follow Jesus."

This has been resonating with me ever since I read it. I have not finished the book yet but I feel much encouraged to question things and wrestle with ideas, that we don't have to have all the answers.