Here’s what I’m reading this month.
Just started
The Faith of Leap
By: Michael Frost, Alan Hirsch
About living more spiritually adventurous.
Barely in chapter 1, but so far, so good. I think I need this one.
Going Deep
By: Gordon MacDonald
About cultivating deeper people in the church.
It’s written in narrative form. The hook has pulled me in; I’m ready for its content now.
What Women Fear
By: Angie Smith
About turning over our fears to God.
Jenna and I are reading this together and watching the accompanying videos at the (in)Courage book club. It’s nice to read about a few fears that I don’t actually have (but several that I do).
Still reading
Mindfulness
By: Ellen Langer
About paying attention.
It’s not a Christian book, but I’m finding it easy to make connections with my faith. Finishing it soon with the book club at The High Calling.
The Cross of Christ
By: John Stott
About why the cross matters in every part of your life.
It can be laborious in spots, but the good parts reward the hard readings. Plodding through with the group at Challies.
Spiritual Depression: Its Causes and Cure
By: Martyn Lloyd-Jones
About our lack of joy in Christ and how to get it back.
I’m sad I’m almost finished. I’m at 95% (Kindle talk—no idea what page # that would be). It’s a collection of sermons but they connect seamlessly and are so rich in theology and in practicality.
Finished from September’s nightstand
Enemies of the Heart
By: Andy Stanley
About how to handle guilt, anger, greed, and jealousy.
This was actually very practical. I’m already putting it into practice when I need to deal with these issues. I’ll do a full review soon....
The Practice of the Presence of God
By: Brother Lawrence
About remembering that God is with you all the time.
Oh, I love this little book. I’m sure I’ll re-read it again in another few years.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
By: J. K. Rowling
About Harry’s second year at Hogwarts.
I needed some reading just for fun. I liked this second book more than the first one, but was advised not to stop at this one.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
By: J. K. Rowling
About Harry’s third year at Hogwarts.
I heard this is the book that would either hook me or not. Okay, so I’m hooked. I’ll read book four soon.
The Last Sin Eater
By: Francine Rivers
About an Appalachian community’s dealing with sin.
This Christian novel was not only entertaining but redeeming. I recommend it! Should I see the movie now?
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What book is on your nightstand?
barbarah 65p · 689 weeks ago
I liked The Last Sin Eater, too. I saw part of the movie but I can't remember much about it.
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Lisa notes 103p · 689 weeks ago
Carrie, ReadingtK · 689 weeks ago
Going Deep sounds great....as do most of the books on your list! I'm pretty sure I'm going to be The Last Holdout for Harry Potter although that's not my intention! I just need the TIME!
Lisa notes 103p · 689 weeks ago
Going Deep was one I for review. It's keeping my attention, but I don't think I'm learning much or being inspired much, so far...
And I thought that I was the last Harry Potter holdout. Maybe I can still hold the record for being a "Titantic" movie holdout. :-) I still haven't seen it.
Lynn Severance · 689 weeks ago
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Missional Mama · 689 weeks ago
I have Spiritual Depression as an ebook too and will have to read it as you made it sound so good. I saw a few other books on your list, that look good as always.
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Lisa notes 103p · 689 weeks ago
I almost wish now that I had gotten Spiritual Depression as a real book instead of my Kindle because I "marked" so many places in it. (I still like flipping through a book and re-reading what I highlighted. I know I can scan through on my Kindle as well, but not as easily.)
Jennifer, Snapshot · 689 weeks ago
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Lisa notes 103p · 689 weeks ago
But yes, the % is also neat to know. Sometimes when I'm reading a real book I'll set a goal to read 10 pages a day (or whatever) , but with the Kindle, it has to be in percentages, like 2% a day. We adapt, right? :-)
ntalan 33p · 689 weeks ago
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tinuviel · 689 weeks ago
Glad sigh... book talk is one of my favorite topics!
Grace and peace to you in Jesus.
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Lisa notes 103p · 689 weeks ago
I’m glad you mentioned listening to “Think.” I forgot I how downloaded it a few weeks ago too. ha. I enjoyed reading awhile back but I’m sure I’ve already forgotten most of it by now.
I love book talk too. :-) So nice to have friends who share this passion. I pray you’re feeling better!
floyd · 689 weeks ago
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Jennifer Dougan · 689 weeks ago
What fun to see what you are reading! I really enjoyed Brother Lawrence's Practicing the Presence of God, and Francine River's The Last Sin Eater. I was amazed at how well Rivers seemed to capture the accents and dialogue of the people she was writing about. I felt a twang creeping into my own voice just as I was reading silently. Impressive skill and powerful themes.
Keep reading and passing on the treasures. If you had to choose your top three favorite books of this year... what would they be?
Fellow book lover,
Jennifer Dougan www.jenniferdougan.com
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