3/19/2018 – I tell myself I need to identify with his character, a story line, something in the book that catches my attention. Understanding that my reading this story there should be some sort of connection, as well as, hopefully become emotionally involved in the story. Finally hope to gain some insight and see possible solutions to similar situations in my own life.
Starting the book, I realized the was derived as a reference to the Chronicles of Narnia series by CS Lewis, this made me even more excited to read what Burgen had to say. Although, my fear was this was going to be an overtly “Christian” book by Burgen. Although the book starts out very engaging and it draws the reader into the story from the start.
This story is one of hope and restoration, when all else around you if failing miserably. Whereas, what about the dragons, when will we get to the dragons. Alas, we are the dragons that need change. The choices that we make in life affects who we become in life and sometimes it was not what we intended. Some of these choices are like the scales of a dragon, toughening us from emotional responses and callousing in our spirituality which we need more often in this broken world we live in.
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This has no place in a solid relationship with God, unless there is something makes me feel unworthy for the grace and love received in return. Although, sometimes these feelings of inadequacy, may draw me closer to Him; as God creates a perfect balance in my life when I allow him to become the center. Seeing myself at times as manipulating, moreover, controlling of others, those imbalances cause disastrous results. How important it is to build a relationship with God on trust and integrity just as it is working with others. God knows the truth, therefore cannot be
Starting the book, I realized the was derived as a reference to the Chronicles of Narnia series by CS Lewis, this made me even more excited to read what Burgen had to say. Although, my fear was this was going to be an overtly “Christian” book by Burgen. Although the book starts out very engaging and it draws the reader into the story from the start.
This story is one of hope and restoration, when all else around you if failing miserably. Whereas, what about the dragons, when will we get to the dragons. Alas, we are the dragons that need change. The choices that we make in life affects who we become in life and sometimes it was not what we intended. Some of these choices are like the scales of a dragon, toughening us from emotional responses and callousing in our spirituality which we need more often in this broken world we live in.
Many of these …show more content…
This has no place in a solid relationship with God, unless there is something makes me feel unworthy for the grace and love received in return. Although, sometimes these feelings of inadequacy, may draw me closer to Him; as God creates a perfect balance in my life when I allow him to become the center. Seeing myself at times as manipulating, moreover, controlling of others, those imbalances cause disastrous results. How important it is to build a relationship with God on trust and integrity just as it is working with others. God knows the truth, therefore cannot be