David Brooks maps the terrain. The Gospel supplies the compass. Brooks’ “Moral Bucket List” names six transformative steps toward moral depth. In this first of three reflections, I explore the deep resonance between Brooks’ secular insight and a Gospel-shaped vision of humility and spiritual struggle.
Tim, I really like the connections you’ve made to Scripture in this piece. Whether all of the people Brooks met were Christians or not, no doubt God used the characteristics Brooks saw in them in some way to help open his heart toward the gospel.
Thanks Linda! I agree with you that God used these "inner light" people Brooks saw and wanted to emulate to draw David to Jesus, whether they were Jesus followers themselves or not.
Tim, I’m new to your substack and enjoying it very much. I don’t want to be premature, as I know you plan to write about David Brooks next week as well, but Brooks is a Jesus follower, having come to faith about 2015.
Thanks Julie! I did not know David Brooks had become a Christian, but I have to say I'm not surprised. I'll look into it and make amends in my substack.
Tim, I really like the connections you’ve made to Scripture in this piece. Whether all of the people Brooks met were Christians or not, no doubt God used the characteristics Brooks saw in them in some way to help open his heart toward the gospel.
Thanks Linda! I agree with you that God used these "inner light" people Brooks saw and wanted to emulate to draw David to Jesus, whether they were Jesus followers themselves or not.
Tim, I’m new to your substack and enjoying it very much. I don’t want to be premature, as I know you plan to write about David Brooks next week as well, but Brooks is a Jesus follower, having come to faith about 2015.
Thanks Julie! I did not know David Brooks had become a Christian, but I have to say I'm not surprised. I'll look into it and make amends in my substack.