Here is the book summary:
"'It is finished,' Jesus says. It's a
bold declaration for us to make too. What does it mean to say 'It is finished'
when so much is unfinished? It means we are people who live hope in two directions,
both backward and forward. We long for the kingdom to come in fullness, even as
it has already come. And we trust that the One who has begun the good work in
us and for us will indeed complete it." In this sequel to Shades of Light, Katherine Rhodes, the beloved director of the New Hope
Retreat Center, finds her own grief tapped by Wren Crawford's struggles with
depression and loss. Through a series of letters to Wren, Katherine reflects on
the meaning of Christ's suffering and shares her own story of finding hope. How
does one begin to live again under the crushing weight of grief? And how can healing
come when there's so much left unresolved? With Katherine as a companion in
sorrow, Wren moves forward in her commitment to paint the stations of the cross
for a prayer journey at New Hope, discovering along the way a deeper communion
with the Man of Sorrows, acquainted with grief. Readers are invited into a
similar journey of reflection through Katherine's words and Wren's paintings.
At the back of the book, a devotional guide with Scripture readings, prayer
prompts, and full-color art provides the opportunity to ponder the depths of
God's love by meditating on Jesus' journey to the cross.
And now, my review:
I have read most of this author’s work before and
this book was like picking up right where I left off. It ties in the characters from other books
and brings a bit more life to them. This
book is a sequel to Shades of Light but can stand alone and does not have to be
read with the others in order to follow it.
It sure is a nice addition. My
favorite parts are the Spiritual Direction/Retreat sections.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest
review.
