Rumors of God

Rumors of God, Experience the Kind of Faith You've Only Heard About by Darren Whitehead & Jon Tyson. I was expecting the same old advice that seems to be in a lot of spiritual growth books today.  I was surprised.

I appreciated that they used "non-christian" jargon to get their points across.  The simplicity of their examples along with easy to understand explanations made for an easy and enjoyable read while the words wormed their way into my heart.

Understanding how something came to be, such as today's marketing strategies, enabled me to see how today's lifestyle slowly transitioned into being.  I realize not only how blind I have been but also how gullible.

I recommend this book.  It has the ability to help get us back on track.  The Reading Group Guide was a bonus as it motivates you to think and encourages you to take action.

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Where the River Ends

I am a huge Charles Martin fan.  I believe his books should be turned into movies and this one is no exception. 

The cover of Where the River Ends comes with a warning: This book will break your heart.  And it will, even though the reader knows a good portion of the ending from the start.

Charles Martin has captured the essence of a true man in how Doss exhibits passion and compassion for his wife Abbie, who is dying of cancer.  Abbie, a supermodel finds that Doss loves her for her heart, not her looks.  In return for that love, she offers him the world through her eyes, which serves to enhance his artistic talents. 

Abbie and Doss surrender to each other which enables them to bring out the best in each other and promote each one's growth.  They are true soul mates, true partners.

This book explores a deep, abiding love, the kind we all desire to have in our lives.

While the book will break your heart, it can also instill love and hope in your heart.

Good reading!

She Makes It Look so Easy

Funny how things work out.  I read a review of the book, She Makes it Look Easy by Marybeth Whalen and added it to my wish list.  A day or two later, I was staying at a friends house and noticed she had the book.  I read it in 2 days.  It was hard to come to work as I really wanted to be home reading this book.

Marybeth Whalen captured my thoughts and set them in ink.  How many times have I wanted someone else's life simply based on the facade I was seeing?  How many times have I slighted someone because I was quick to judge or because someone I truly wanted as my friend did not like her. 

I enjoyed the fact that Marybeth Whalen used a mom as her main character, someone most women could relate to, however, almost any age female could relate to this book.  By the time I finished this book, my mind was racing to who all, besides me, could benefit from the message of this book. 

I say, hurry, hurry, hurry and buy this book.  You won't regret it!  And don't forget to pass it on!

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