I am actually on two books. Umberto Eco’s The Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana, N. T. Wright’s Paul, and Henri Nouwen’s In the Name of Jesus. I am almost done with Eco’s book, very unique and yet quite enjoyable. I will be starting Nouwen’s book tonight. Many do not like him (much like those people who do not like Rob Bell and call him a flaming liberal when he tends to be a very conservative Christian). I have heard the rumors about Nouwen being a homosexual. I have not confirmed that, but if you know me, I won’t believe until I see the proof. This will be more than just someone telling me they read it somewhere (“I read somewhere…” is one intro to myths that I hate and I usually have trouble having respect for those people). And such an argument does not ruin the truth found in writings. One mishap of one’s life only shows humanity. Look at Ray Bolts. His life has taken turns for the gay persuasion, yet none can challenge the fact that his music has touched the lives of many Christians and have encouraged them to continue on there path.
All that is to say that I will read his book with an open mind and heart. I hope others will consider the same.
Grace and Peace.
