I've begun to read through Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis once again. This reading begins with some material new to me as the edition I just purchased has a new Foreword by Kathleen Norris. Here is an excerpt from that foreword:The "mere" Christianity of C. S. Lewis is not a philosophy or even a theology that may be considered, argued, and put away in book on a shelf. It is a way of life, one that challenges us always to remember, as Lewis once stated, that "there are no ordinary people" and that "it is immortals whom we joke with, work with, marry, snub, and exploit." Once we tune ourselves to this reality, Lewis believes, we open ourselves to imaginatively transform our lives in such a way that evil diminishes and good prevails. It is what Christ asked of us in taking on our humanity, sanctifying our flesh, and asking us in turn to reveal God to one another.If you would like to read the book and participate in three book club sessions I will be leading, please do. You can find out dates and times for that book club on the Valley Christian Church website.
Incidentally, Kathleen Norris has written some wonderful books that I have thoroughly enjoyed. They include: The Cloister Walk and Amazing Grace.
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