The Shack, a book by William Paul Young, tells the story of one man’s close encounter with the Triune God. It is sad and affirming and touching and joyful…..
This week I had a chat with my dear friend from back home in Elko. She told me all the news that was news. And most of it was not of a happy sort. We talked for an hour…and I hung up the phone feeling a great sadness…..
…..which is the term that the main character in The Shack uses to describe his life after a devastating event. But during his sojourn with God/Jesus/Spirit, he talks about the people -past and present- in his life. And God/Jesus/Spirit always says “Oh, Willy (or Katie, or Nan…or…whomever….)! I’m exceedingly fond of him/her!”
I found that to be the highlight of the book. No matter what I do, how I screw up, no matter how much I hurt (or cause hurt to)…God is exceedingly fond of me.
And my friends in Elko……he is exceedingly fond of you, too.