Books I Read in 2021, Vol. II

 

WINDS OF HEAVEN, STUFF OF EARTH: Spiritual Conversations Inspired by the Life & Lyrics of Rich Mullins

Andrew Greer and Randy Cox

"Twenty years after his passing, Rich Mullins is remembered as a once-in-a-lifetime singer/songwriter whose impact on Christian music and the church is still being felt. Through his own struggles and pursuits, Rich asked questions and started a dialogue about what it means to hang on to heavenly grace even when the stuff of earth gets in the way.

"Winds of Heaven, Stuff of Earth continues those conversations with thoughtful essays woven together with reflections, photos, lessons, and the lyrics of four never-before-published songs that Rich left behind. More than two dozen of today's singers, songwriters, producers, and authors share stories and remembrances of Rich that continue to influence their music and ministries today."

I got this book because of my inordinate admiration for Rich Mullins, but the book really is less about Rich than it is about the deep things of God that his "life and lyrics" brought to the surface. It could be read as a daily devotional and in fact, I read a lot of the chapters while enjoying my morning bowl of cereal. I'm sure that I'll pick it up again in a few years to remind myself that God loves me madly, that He is truly awesome, and that I am truly broken...but that doesn't lessen the Lord's love for me.

Page 56/Sentence 5: "Rich was so very relatable, in part because he was open about the pain in his own life."