I have read a few books this year already. Here is a list of ones I remember off the top of my head:
The Chance by Karen Kingsbury
I just finished this book a couple days ago and I love it! I love Karen Kingsbury because her reading is easy, light, and full of scripture. This book found two fifteen year olds separated but promising to meet up in eleven years to dig up their letters to each other. I love how she brings in characters from other books of hers to allow the story to come full circle. I enjoy her themes of redemption and forgiveness.
Grace by Max Lucado
I enjoy Max's books but have read only a few from his vast collection. The reason I enjoyed this book was because it helped me look at grace from a perspective different from the world's view. I learned from this book that grace is a word that is thrown around haphazardly, much like the word Love, and we truly don't understand it's meaning. Max does a great job defining grace but also asking the hard questions about grace.
Mom's Needs Dad's Needs by Willard F. Harley, Jr.
I have to say...not a fan of this book. Mainly because it didn't really relate to me. I consider it a completed book because I read about 75% of the book, but I did not finish it. The first two sections I related somewhat to but not completely. I didn't agree with some of the methods he used and most the examples were situations I hope never to be in. I was given this book for free (not because someone thought I needed it but because they were just giving it out to lots of people.) and I'm glad I didn't waste money on it. It did have some highlights though, talking about love bank deposits and interdependence vs independence in a marriage.
Heaven is for Real by Todd Burpo with Lynn Vincent
I consider this a must read. I had to continually remind myself this is a true story. The subject has my heart because I was able to get a glimpse into what Isaac and Luke are experiencing; complete life, not death. I love how the author tells the sequence of events. It's hard to believe but I know it to be real. The use of scripture is essential and the reminder that this little boy hadn't learned these things previous to his experience allow my heart to open and believe.
The Fiddler by Beverly Lewis
An inspirational fiction and first book in the series Home to Hickory Hollow was a fast read and very interesting as we follow the life of a searching Amish man and an over worked violin performer. We see how their lives collide and they teach each other important lessons, even though their lives are so different.
The Bridesmaid by Beverly Lewis
The second book in the series Home to Hickory Hollow tells of a love between two Amish 20- somethings that are miles apart and in two differently run districts. Although they are not able to court traditionally they enjoy their long distance correspondence. There are many bumps in the road for them as their life together depends completely on another person and Amish tradition. Will they find their happily ever after?
Becoming More than a Good Bible Study Girl by Lysa TerKeurst
A must read! I read this for the Coffee Break Bible Study I'm in on Tuesday mornings at my church. I don't even know how to describe this book. It was Great, just read it!
Next up on my list of books to read are The Guardian by Beverly Lewis (the third book in the series Home to Hickory Hollow), Bringing up Girls by Dr. James Dobson, and a couple books I found on a list in a magazine that seemed enticing (I have the names written down somewhere...).
I'm currently reading What Happens when Women say YES to God by Lysa TerKeurst. I'm only 4 chapters in (which I should be starting on chapters 6 and 7 for next week's Bible study!) but it is excellent. I encourage all women to pick it up. (There is also one for Young Women)!
The Chance by Karen Kingsbury
I just finished this book a couple days ago and I love it! I love Karen Kingsbury because her reading is easy, light, and full of scripture. This book found two fifteen year olds separated but promising to meet up in eleven years to dig up their letters to each other. I love how she brings in characters from other books of hers to allow the story to come full circle. I enjoy her themes of redemption and forgiveness.
Grace by Max Lucado
I enjoy Max's books but have read only a few from his vast collection. The reason I enjoyed this book was because it helped me look at grace from a perspective different from the world's view. I learned from this book that grace is a word that is thrown around haphazardly, much like the word Love, and we truly don't understand it's meaning. Max does a great job defining grace but also asking the hard questions about grace.
Mom's Needs Dad's Needs by Willard F. Harley, Jr.
I have to say...not a fan of this book. Mainly because it didn't really relate to me. I consider it a completed book because I read about 75% of the book, but I did not finish it. The first two sections I related somewhat to but not completely. I didn't agree with some of the methods he used and most the examples were situations I hope never to be in. I was given this book for free (not because someone thought I needed it but because they were just giving it out to lots of people.) and I'm glad I didn't waste money on it. It did have some highlights though, talking about love bank deposits and interdependence vs independence in a marriage.
Heaven is for Real by Todd Burpo with Lynn Vincent
I consider this a must read. I had to continually remind myself this is a true story. The subject has my heart because I was able to get a glimpse into what Isaac and Luke are experiencing; complete life, not death. I love how the author tells the sequence of events. It's hard to believe but I know it to be real. The use of scripture is essential and the reminder that this little boy hadn't learned these things previous to his experience allow my heart to open and believe.
The Fiddler by Beverly Lewis
An inspirational fiction and first book in the series Home to Hickory Hollow was a fast read and very interesting as we follow the life of a searching Amish man and an over worked violin performer. We see how their lives collide and they teach each other important lessons, even though their lives are so different.
The Bridesmaid by Beverly Lewis
The second book in the series Home to Hickory Hollow tells of a love between two Amish 20- somethings that are miles apart and in two differently run districts. Although they are not able to court traditionally they enjoy their long distance correspondence. There are many bumps in the road for them as their life together depends completely on another person and Amish tradition. Will they find their happily ever after?
Becoming More than a Good Bible Study Girl by Lysa TerKeurst
A must read! I read this for the Coffee Break Bible Study I'm in on Tuesday mornings at my church. I don't even know how to describe this book. It was Great, just read it!
Next up on my list of books to read are The Guardian by Beverly Lewis (the third book in the series Home to Hickory Hollow), Bringing up Girls by Dr. James Dobson, and a couple books I found on a list in a magazine that seemed enticing (I have the names written down somewhere...).
I'm currently reading What Happens when Women say YES to God by Lysa TerKeurst. I'm only 4 chapters in (which I should be starting on chapters 6 and 7 for next week's Bible study!) but it is excellent. I encourage all women to pick it up. (There is also one for Young Women)!
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