Book List

A few people have asked me about my book list. I am a voracious reader. I love to read and often have six or seven books going at a time. I tend to read mostly Christian Books, but not always. I actually just read (in one evening - as it was like candy) a "Christian Romance" double book (e.g. two in one) from the "Love Inspired" line. I did not list it, but it is the most recent bundled one, you can pick it up at Wal Mart. If you are at all into light romance, these are fabulous. I actually used to dislike romance books, preferring mysteries (author Sydney Sheldon) or Action/Drama (Robert Ludlum) as well as Fantasy (Lord of the Rings style). However, as I have gotten busier in life, my light reading has ebbed and my reading for learning (which I love to do) has been my priority.

So, I am posted a recent/current book list should anybody wonder about books I have read or am reading. I would love to hear about your experience with these books, or your questions about them. I would also love to hear from you about what you have read that you think I might enjoy. Our wonderful pastor (blog here) had suggested I read Dallas Willard after I spoke to him about author Henri Nouwen whom I had read this spring. I took him up on this and started reading a Willard book (was actually able to get my covenant discipleship group to read it together which was even better). This book is The Divine Conspiracy. I have thoroughly enjoyed it, but it has been a tough one to get into and chew on. He is very deep and packs a lot of information into each paragraph. I find that this one I cannot read at night when I am tired.

I have just edited my list to star the ones currently reading (you can encourage me to complete them if you have read and liked them). I am good at starting books, but finishing often takes longer. Actually, one of my goals this summer was to finish a few books (which I met, thanks be to God and his provision of time), and I will be posting fewer as the school year progresses. I finished a couple of the ones on my list this past week, and hope to finish the others mid-fall. I will also remove ones that I have read more than four or five months ago as I continue this blog.
Anyone looking for an interesting take on finding Christ, that reads fairly easy, would enjoy Blue Like Jazz. It is about the author's journey toward God and clarity of what being a Christian is all about and I found it really centered in truths about today's culture.

Thanks to everyone who has commented to me about this blog site. I will try to answer questions in my posts as I go. I should have a bit more time to post as the year moves forward, but can't promise anything. My family always comes first in the priority cycle of free time. I look forward to more of your input ~ I love interaction and if I can encourage in any way, I am priveleged. Bless you all ~ and Happy Reading. :-)