Drew Dyck departs from editing and writing about ministry, turning instead to writing about God in this thought provoking work. “Yawning At Tigers,” subtitled “You Can’t Tame God So Stop Trying” takes on thoughts and actions some adopt toward God. The actions that Dyck wishes to depart from are from those that believe they have the Almighty all figured out.
How can a person predict the actions of one who surpasses all knowledge and understanding? The author attempts to approach our relationship with the Lord by reminding readers that He is the all powerful creator and judge of mankind. Many in modern ministry stress how much God loves us, which is true, but seem to fall short of reminding us of his dangerous power too.
Dyck speaks about going to the zoo where the most popular exhibits include dangerous animals like lions, tigers, and bears. He says they are of the most interest to visitors because they are powerful, and in different circumstances a potential threat to us. He views God in some similar ways, and explores what that means for us as we navigate our own faith journey.
Some might be offended by the author’s use of a tiger as a metaphor for God, but he makes it work. The book includes discussion questions for each of the twelve chapters at the end of the book. This makes it suitable for small groups, but it makes for a good individual read also.
This book gets four stars out of five.
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