We are almost through the first three months of 2011, and I have read some incredible books.
Hollie introduced me to this wonderful book. I have read it once, now I am going through the second time and letting it really soak down into my bones. This book is about a woman's journey in finding God's gifts to us in our everyday life. She explains that the life of joy, is a life of gratitude. This is a MUST READ!
I put off reading this book for a while. Not sure if I wanted to join the "sell everything you've got and give to the poor" bandwagon. After all, I really like my stuff. Much more than that, this book puts a mirror in the face of the average American believer and asks , "What does your faith look like?" It casues the reader to question the priorities in their life, to answer the question of, "exactly how much Jesus do you want?" Wayne is doing a small group study with some guys in our church right now through this book.
John Piper is one of my favorite authors. My friend Andy Hall intriduced me to Piper and I have been hooked ever since. Piper is a writer who demands you to think and meditate over his writings. While this is no easy read, it is very enriching. "Think" shows how reading and studying God's Word is connected to the way we process and think. In a more practical way, he teaches the reader to engage his brain and actively process the Bible.
So, what are you reading?
3 comments:
Thanks - now I have a few more books to add to my list for the next few months. I love John Piper too. I have been reading Vintage Jesus (a repeat for me, but helps with the Hebrews Bible study I am doing) and Love and Logic for Teens - God help me make it through these teenage years!
What am I reading? "Crazy Love"...of course you know that and it is changing me!
Ann is an amazing writer! Such a good book!
Post a Comment