Sensible Shoes : A Story about the Spiritual Journey by Sharon Garlough Brown

I often will be drawn to books just by the title or even the picture on the cover of the book. Such was the case with this book; Sensible Shoes: A Story about the Spiritual Journey by Sharon Garlough Brown

Four Strangers, One Retreat Center, A Story of Transformation

Sharon Garlough Brown tells the moving story of four strangers as they embark together on a journey of spiritual formation

The author takes her time to develop the characters so that we, the readers, become familiar with their individual stories. Once that stage is set, the book moves into the heart of the story’s purpose. To help the characters and the reader to develop a sensitivity and awareness of the individual spiritual journey and growth that God takes us on and through.

Each character, like our own lives reflects experiences, emotions, consequences, challenges and growth that develop in our lives.

I realized as I read the book and got to know the characters better, I was drawn into their story and my own journey. I started taking notes as they did and participated in the exercises for the journey that the instructor set forth for them. As I wrote notes in my reading journal, I expanded it from just thoughts on the book to include the instruction as well.

While this book is written in fiction form, it is also very instructive and inspiring to follow.

This summer may be the perfect time to pick up this book and embark on your own spiritual journey to refresh your walk with Jesus.

See you on the journey,
Patti J