a big book

It's been a long time since our book club has met. Maybe it's just as well

as our book this time was over 500 pages long. Well written by a great writer,

 Eric M*taxas, the book B*nhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy

takes a long time to read and not just because it's lengthy.

It's causes you to stop, think, discuss and ask questions.

This time we met for a simple tea at a pretty table just because we love

pretty--so why not? Bonhoeffer started his life in privilege and

was well educated. His mother probably served tea at a lovely table as well. 

It was later, as he stood his ground and

"submitted to no one and nothing except God and His Word"

that this young German faced a not-so-lovely life in prison.

He was a prolific writer and his quotes are meaty and plenty.

There is so much to say about this man who lived his life with passion

for truth and a commitment to justice. He was willing to give his life for the cause

and he did. The 70th anniversary of his martyrdom was just a few weeks ago.

We sat our friend from Germany on the highchair and she

joined in our lively but sobering discussion.

Would we do the same as this brave man?

"In ordinary life we hardly realize that we receive a great deal

more than we give, and that it is only with

gratitude that life becomes rich."

~Dietrich Bonhoeffer