Anything But Simple is the story of one Mennonite woman's walk through doubt, appearances, and coming to embrace her Mennonite roots. Miller shares how her worldview - and theology - was stretched as she stepped into the outside world through unlikely friendships and writing classes and saw that there were more ways to see and experience God than just how her community did. How does one balance what they've always been taught, what they see in others, and what they feel inside?
While I have Mennonite roots myself, and could understand many of the cultural nuances Miller mentioned, this book is not just for the Mennonite community. What Miller shares can be relevant and thought-provoking for anyone. Miller has a way with words and her book was a joy to read. It was easy to follow her train of thought and understand what she was communicating. With themes of faith, family, and friendship, this is an excellent read if you are interested in culture and understanding how and why people of a certain culture think and act the way they do. Our God is big enough to be trusted with every dream and to accept all who seek to find him.
No comments:
Post a Comment