18 August 2008

The Four Loves - Introduction

Our book discussion group had it's first official meeting last night. I enjoyed it so much. We are so blessed to have such a thoughtful and intelligent group. We tossed around questions such as:
  • is love just an emotion or something more?
  • was there sin before the fall?
  • do any humans love with purely selfless motives?
  • can unbelievers truly love?
I loved hearing different perspectives. I enjoyed some of the definitive answers and some that seemed more flexible. I loved the passion behind some of the responses and the debating banter that some of the questions provoked. In fact, the only thing I didn't love was that the discussion took off with such fervor a few times that several cross discussions were happening and I couldn't hear everyone. There was no lag in the discussion, and in that sense it was a tremendous success!
Kendra and I had the idea for this group, but there is no doubt that God is putting it together, building a group that can ignite deep thoughts and inspire passionate living. Years ago I belonged to a little group called Can of Worms - and even while in the middle of it I knew it was one of those "best things" in life that you remember forever. I have a similar feeling about this group. I am so excited about where it will lead us.

4 comments:

  1. Only read bits and pieces of this book, but it's patiently sitting on my shelf, waiting for the day I'll dive in. Maybe your posts will push me - on, I mean "inspire me" - to start a little sooner!

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  2. Sounds like fun. I bet food is involved too- can't beat a good read and some yummy snacks!

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  3. Hey Miss Julie! I wish I could be there to participate! It sounds like so much fun! I don't have anything like that here and I know that I could grow so much if I were involved. I love you guys! Glad you're having fun!
    --Brenna

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  4. This is SO cool!! I long for the day when my kids are old enough to do something similar. To be able to relate to them on that level must be a thrill like none other!!

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