1. So Long, Insecurity Oh my. It was like Beth Moore was writing directly to me at times. I think as women, (or humans?) it is in our nature to struggle with security. This weakness is identified and some reasons for insecurity are explored and explained. I love the encouragement she uses from the Word to show that insecurity can be overcome!! It doesn't have to be a way of life. Praise God!
2. Choosing to See Wow, this was such an incredible story. I bawled through most of it. Mary Beth Chapman is an amazing story teller. Her heartbreaking story of loss is an incredible testimony to God's healing love. This book also explores the adoption process and spotlights some of the many kids that NEED a family. I simply cannot say enough good things about this book. Mary Beth's faith is real. Her journey has been hard and her testimony is amazing.
3. Crazy Love I thought this was a gripping book that was much needed for me in my Christian walk. The things I do (or choose not to do) need to stem from my love for the Creator and NOT a fear of what others will think of me. A heart that is totally sold out for Christ will be a heart on fire! I want to show others Christ's love through my actions in everyday life. What a challenge!
4. She's Gonna Blow You never think when you are holding your newborn, sleeping baby that one day you might be angry with your child. Your innocent baby will turn into a 4 year old that knows exactly which buttons to push to get you hopping mad! I so appreciate Julie Ann Barnhill's willingness to be REAL and tell her story. Not every Mom is the June Cleaver type. Some Mom's (including me!) struggle with anger towards their children. The way Julie wrote made this a very enjoyable book. I love how she used tons of Scripture to encourage and show that real change can happen. Her life story is evidence of that fact. This book is life-changing and one that I hope to re-read every year!
5. A Perfect Day Joel told me about writer Richard Paul Evans, and this was the first book I read of his. I thought this novel read like a modern day, "It's a Wonderful Life!" I loved it. I also liked the fact that I got to learn more about what a writer goes through when they are able to get a book published and go on book tour. Very fun story!There are more books I read...but didn't actually finish. Maybe in 2012!! :) What are you reading?
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