Active Spirituality: Grace and Effort in the Christian Life , Brian G. Hedges, Shepherd Press , April 2014, 144 pages. What is the Christian life all about? Do we rest or run? Does any effort on our part conflict with the grace of God? How do we know we're saved? What about continuing struggles with sin? Have you ever asked these questions? I certainly have. In Active Spirituality: Grace and Effort in the Christian Life , author Brian Hedges provides biblical and pastoral answers to these and other questions. While there are many books on Christian growth, Active Spirituality has taken a unique tack. These topics of the faith are discussed in the form of 31 letters from the author to a fictional young believer. As far as the book's style, the letters are engaging and very believable. They are interspersed with scripture and quotes and are well-anchored in the gospel. As far as the content, Active Spirituality couldn't have come at a better time. Sanctification ...