Chasing Elephants: Wrestling with the Gray Areas of Life
By Brent Crowe
NavPress, 2010, $14.99, NavPress.com
Many divisive tensions among Christians are rooted in black and white conclusions on biblical passages that offer more tension than clarity. Brent Crowe effectively explores these seemingly gray topics, such as homosexuality, the cyber world, social drinking, entertainment and humanitarian efforts. The author’s thought-provoking approach uncovers the recurring themes in Scripture in order to lead the reader into a healthier journey in Christ.
There’s something here for everyone, be it the theological novice to the legalist who has no interest in changing his perspective. Pieces of the book seem repetitive, yet the rehashing can still be advantageous. Instead of offering air-tight answers that lead to false security, Crowe identifies better questions that we must ask in order to foster greater conversational and spiritual freedom that is Christ-centered and Bible-based.
