On Our Way Home: Courage and Faith for the Final Journey
by Bob Herhold
Published by Cowley Publications
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Reviewed by Andrea Sisco
Pastor Bob Herhold was educated at the University of Minnesota, Yale Divinity School, Northwestern Lutheran Theological Seminary, and the Chicago Divinity School. Following his formal education, Pastor Herhold received the remainder of his education by living and savoring life.
Now in his eighties, Pastor Herhold, author of On Our Way Home: Courage and Faith for the Final Journey considers how he will "do the dying thing." Like most of us, he has been touched by the death of friends, family members and parishioners. But unlike many of us, he has studied death, much like a student searching for the best way.
Pastor Herhold's desire is to make the most of life by "dancing lightly with God." His stories will enlighten, inspire and encourage the reader as they consider how they will "do the dying thing."
My favorite thought is about baseball great Jackie Robinson's 1952 visit to Herhold's church. It is the ending of the story that is so important. Herhold believes Robinson did not know the word "defeat" and in death, we don't have to be defeated. Herhold says, "None of us beat death, but because of Jesus we can steal home." Now that's a comforting and empowering thought!
The author's thoughts are simple but profound and I found myself considering life and death in a new way.
Armchair Interviews says: While the stories will inspire the reader, it is Herhold's personal take on life and death that will garner the reader's attention.