books you gotta read!
Well, Christmas is over and, as promised, I had lots of time to read. I finished at least 5 or 6 books, including a couple of whodunit novels just for fun. But I'm mainly excited about 3 books that I highly recommend to anyone:
1. In a Pit With a Lion on a Snowy Day by Mark Batterson - this one was the last one I tackled, and I couldn't put it down. I would have read the whole thing in one sitting if my wife hadn't insisted on turning out the light last night while I was 14 pages from the end (well, I guess I could have gone into another room, but sleep is important, too, ya know).
Mark had already become one of my heroes from his podcasts and blogs, even though we've never met - but this book cinched it! Not only is he a real wordsmith who knows how to turn a phrase and keep you reading, but his insights into Scripture and people like you and me are only exceeded by his own passion.
I'm not going to spoil it for you with all the details, but trust me - ya gotta read this one (unless you wanna wait until I preach the best parts of it, because it's bound to happen sooner or later). Seriously, this book will challenge and inspire you to do what God is calling you to do!
2. Flags of our Fathers by James Bradley - this one was the big surprise of my Christmas reading. I'd heard just a little about Clint Eastwood's latest movie, but it wasn't until a CLC elder, Rich Fiala, mentioned during a Christmas party that he read the book and enjoyed it that I added it to my wish list.
It kept me occupied for several days over the holidays, and I was fascinated with how much I didn't know of this important part of American history. If you enjoy history or just enjoy people, you'll love this book by a son of one of the flagraisers of Iwo Jima.
3. Is That Really You, God? by Loren Cunningham - I hate to admit that I knew so little about the founder of YWAM (Youth With a Mission), but this book tells the story of the humble beginnings of a great missions ministry that is making an impact in the nations, with a behind the scenes look that makes it fun. It's also a surprisingly great teaching tool on learning to discern the voice of God! I highly recommend it to any Christ-follower!
Enjoy!
1. In a Pit With a Lion on a Snowy Day by Mark Batterson - this one was the last one I tackled, and I couldn't put it down. I would have read the whole thing in one sitting if my wife hadn't insisted on turning out the light last night while I was 14 pages from the end (well, I guess I could have gone into another room, but sleep is important, too, ya know).
Mark had already become one of my heroes from his podcasts and blogs, even though we've never met - but this book cinched it! Not only is he a real wordsmith who knows how to turn a phrase and keep you reading, but his insights into Scripture and people like you and me are only exceeded by his own passion.
I'm not going to spoil it for you with all the details, but trust me - ya gotta read this one (unless you wanna wait until I preach the best parts of it, because it's bound to happen sooner or later). Seriously, this book will challenge and inspire you to do what God is calling you to do!
2. Flags of our Fathers by James Bradley - this one was the big surprise of my Christmas reading. I'd heard just a little about Clint Eastwood's latest movie, but it wasn't until a CLC elder, Rich Fiala, mentioned during a Christmas party that he read the book and enjoyed it that I added it to my wish list.
It kept me occupied for several days over the holidays, and I was fascinated with how much I didn't know of this important part of American history. If you enjoy history or just enjoy people, you'll love this book by a son of one of the flagraisers of Iwo Jima.
3. Is That Really You, God? by Loren Cunningham - I hate to admit that I knew so little about the founder of YWAM (Youth With a Mission), but this book tells the story of the humble beginnings of a great missions ministry that is making an impact in the nations, with a behind the scenes look that makes it fun. It's also a surprisingly great teaching tool on learning to discern the voice of God! I highly recommend it to any Christ-follower!
Enjoy!
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