Thursday, September 23, 2010
A MUST READ !!!
I don't recommend books often because I know how precious reading time is, so when I do it is because it is worth the time !!!
CHOOSING to SEE by MaryBeth Chapman is an amazing REAL journey by my very REAL dear friend MaryBeth ... She is honest and so transparent in this book and she is the same way in real life ... She has and is walking a road I can not fathom and she is doing it in a way that brings HONOR AND GLORY to the LORD ...
My other recommendation would be the new JESUS CALLING for children by SARAH YOUNG .... Mine came yesterday and I can't wait to start my children on it ...
MUST READS
JESUS CALLING (DAILY DEVO)
CRAZY LOVE
RADICAL
HOLE IN THE GOSPEL
RED LETTERS
SAME KIND OF DIFFERENT AS ME
DREAM GIVER
FORGOTTEN GOD
reading now .... ONE BUT NOT THE SAME by my Pastor - Chris Williamson
These books are empowering you w/ CHRIST that is with in each of us and reminding us that is not a worldly view we want, but a GODLY PRESENCE !!!
Thanks to all who have purchased the new FALL LINE of 147 gear ... We are blessed by your partnership and we pray you take ownership in spreading the word about the orphans of the world ...
To say the last year has been life changing, a vapor, and completely more than I ever thought God would have for us is an understatement .... ARE YOU READY FOR GOD ??? I think I have to ask myself this question daily ... Are you ready for Him to provide, Are you ready for Him to make your sick child well, Are you ready for your well child to become sick, Are you ready for Him to say GO, Are you ready for Him to say SEE, Are you ready to be Peter and step out of the boat or Nehemiah and rebuild the wall, ARE YOU READY TO SAY YES TO WHATEVER HE HAS even though it isn't your plan ???
Working on it here in the OATSVALL house ... BEING READY TO SAY YES TO GOD !!!
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I am reading Mary Beth's book right now, and it is hard to put down. I too love her honesty - it has been so great to read their story through her eyes, and really get to see God's hand in their lives every step of the way.
gwen, we are in the midst of asking God what His next step is for us. i'd like to think i'm ready for God...
btw, is the book title whole in the gospel the same as the hole in our gospel by richard stearns? just thought it might be good to clarify in case people are looking for it.
I just finished reading Choosing to See and loved it too! Just amazing! In fact, I've pretty much read all the books you listed and agree! Loved Hole in Our Gospel. Currently I just started Max Lucado's new Outlive Your Life!
Thanks for posting these books...I have read all of them but two..dream giver and red letters...will need to order them right away :-)
I just finished reading Out Live Your Life by Max Lucado...unbelievable...amazing. You would love it as well.
Blessings.
Great list of books. I've read most of them, and they are LIFE-CHANGING.
Be BLESSED!
Laurel
PS: I heard that you met my friends Jason & Dawn Wright and family ... they loved meeting your family this summer.
Can't wait to read it. My husband and I are just finishing up Radical. This summer God has just blew us out of the water with a new way of thinking and living.
Love this post so true...felt like a pep talk!!
LOVE Francis Chan and David Platt! Learning the same things at the McKenzie House!
AMEN to all of those! I'm reading MB's book now and loving it. Can't wait to see you in a week friend!
I'm ready sister!
Oh I hope hope hope I can order some of the new fall line of 147! It's been TOO long since I've had me a new shirt from yall! :)
Love all those books on your list...reading a good one now myself by Anne Graham Lotz "I Saw The Lord". It's GOOD!
you need to make a road trip down here for David Platt's next secret church event. I've never been but I'm determined to go this time.
Okay...you have had an incredible year for sure and I can't wait to see what the Lord has in store for you this next year, Gwen!
Praise the Lord!
Love ya!
Laine
We are two peas in a pod. My book list would be identical!
Love that!
Now ... Jesus Calling for Kids!!?? Really? How cool. That might be worth paying the shipping to Hong Kong!
Love & Miss Ya,
Kim
I just read MaryBeth's book this past day. Took me 3 days. It has been a LONG time since I read a book that fast. I just couldn't put it down. I cried my way through it.
Thanks for the book suggestions... I'll add it to the "list". ;) And thank you for the last paragraph of this post today... I needed that reminder because God is active and definitely moving in our lives and sometimes it's a whirlwind and can even feel out of control, but to be able to see GOD moving in your own life is such a blessing... I wouldn't change it for the world! Thanks!
Oh! And the new gear looks great! But is there any casual wear for men? I really want a T for my husband.
I agree!!!! Super book!! Such grace & courage in such unspeakable circumstances. I have bought & given away 3 copies to friends. Going to see them on Oct 3, for a Night with the Chapmans, can't wait!!
yes! choosing to see is such a great book. i read the whole book the day i got it. i'm thinking about reading it again but this time a bit more slowly b/c it's that good. definitely a good reading list.
check out your cute pics on my site from yesterday...instant post for ya :) kj
Thanks for the list! I just finished Hole in the Gospel, and Adopted for Life. Both are excellent reads, and are helping to open my eyes...