Morrison, Erika. Bandersnatch: An Invitation to Explore Your
Unconventional Soul. Thomas Nelson – W Publishing, 2015.
Contemporary Christianity seems to be
suffering from an epidemic of sameness. Uniformity. Monotony. Those trapped
inside are often afraid to step beyond established norms and express their
creativity, and those on the outside often see little that attracts them. Yet
God, out of the abundance of his own creative force, made each one of us
unique. Peculiar. Irreplaceable. So why so much pressure to conform?
Bandersnatch* explores this intersection of disillusionment by inviting readers
on a journey of liberation. It’s organized around four creative terms viewed
through the life of Jesus: Avant-Garde, Alchemy, Anthropology, and Art. Each
expression reveals a diverse facet of God’s unorthodox creativity planted
within us.
Providing a fresh look at God’s avant-garde
nature and a new set of definitions by which to live, Erika Morrison gives us
permission to break free from the expectations and labels that cramp our souls.
Only in embracing our uniqueness can we create artful, holistic lives that
matter to both heaven and earth.
*A Bandersnatch,
while more commonly known as the wild, ferocious, and mythical creature of
Lewis Carroll’s creation, is also a person with unconventional habits and
attitudes.
Morrison’s ability to encourage ability and courage to step outside the
norm of our society into a place where we can live out our faith. I believe her
approach encourages to us to “work out our faith” (Philippians 2:12) by a
willingness to cross over into the life and teachings of Jesus in such a way
that we lead original and creative lives that draw others to Christ.
The energy Morrison brings to living faith, and her ability to show
rather than tell, captures the reader and takes them through the looking glass
to a perfected and redefined life and intentional lifestyle that is exciting
and god-breathed.
I received a complimentary proof of this book from the publisher
through Net Galley for my unbiased review.
