I would definately agree! I do, however, find it hard to say that the wisdom and experience that Shane shares in his book is hardly a trick to fall for. I'm a firm believer in the fact that we as christians need those "highs" to help dictate how we handle the lows. I mean, how would someone know they were in a valley if the mountains around them weren't any higher than where they were at. it's like the switchfoot song 'the shadow proves the sunshine'. sometimes we have to hit a low to even remember the highs exist. and i agree with you 100% on how difficult the application is on a long term basis. but it's not impossible. and i think that it's important to remember that Shane is human. I don't look at his book as some authoritative piece of literature but as a learning tool. The Bible, as always, is the foundation and this is more than anything a tool to better understand those principles that have been layed out throughout the old and new testement. well thats what i got.
thanks for the comment!