I just finished Buck Naked Faith by Eric Sandras. He compared the Christian life to a bonsai tree. It looks like the real thing but shows no natural growth. Unfortunately, Christians try to look like imitations of the real thing when there's no actual growth. Since I had recently been to a bonsai farm, the picture resonated with me. Bonsai farming is a beautiful art form, but I wouldn't seek shelter under one of those trees.
The most convicting part of the book would probably be the issue of appearance. No one wants to admit struggles or ask tough questions because others might think they don't have it all together. We don't, so we're terrified of vunerability.
We should only care what Christ thinks, because our relationship with Him alone will give us roots and produce growth. Why do we insist on settling for less?
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