anywhoo, i got a book in the mail today that i am SO excited to read. it's about one of my all=time faves, laura ingalls. of course, it's a modern spin on the little house on the prairie life, so it will hopefully not be too weird. i think the concept is fantastic. i like the title, 'the wilder life.' that's a pretty good spin, too. seriously, i also like that the cover is turquoise. don't tell anybody that, though, it makes me seem superficial. ;)
then there is this one, which does not make me feel superficial. the boys in our church were doing this as a bible study not long ago. it struck me that it might be just as much for women. david platt is a pastor of a church in birmingham, al (oh, my beloved alabama!!) and has some fairly realistic ideas about how we christians in america have CREATED a jesus who looks like us, instead of the other way around. i have a feeling it will be an uncomfortable read, but still. as soon as i get it out of carey's trunk, i think it will be good.
then today in bible study, one of the women mentioned THIS book, because she knows the people. i had a spark of memory in my head from hearing about this before. it's about a homeless man, and how he impacts the lives of those around him. i just can tell from the cover that i will probably like this one.
so there we go! reading!!! with my new bifocals!!! what could be better than THAT on a grey and rainy day????
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Hey Bobbi, You know I LOVE books. I tend to lean towards murder mysteries. i have to have humor. I like humor. not all the time, but most of the time. i am WAY WAY behind on my bible reading. I need to set aside "focus" time, but have a really hard time focusing lately. I want to read that wilder book. sounds interesting. Let me know what you think. K~
oh, yummy! books are my kind of dessert. that last one looks good. i keep wanting to sneak read the one you left in my car...and you'll have to tell me if the first one is good. i like the "you try and then i'll buy" concept :)
"Radical" is gonna mess you up in the absolute best way possible! We're considering buying several copies to give to people in our church -- the message is so absolutely imperative for American Christ-followers! I can't wait for your book report.
I love the cover of "Wilder Life". I'm not ashamed to admit that I often judge a book by it's cover.
BTW, if I comment on some of your older posts, will you see it? I'd like to "catch up" here a bit, but thought I'd check on that first. I haven't been lazy -- I've been in the throes of "morning" sickness with Baby #3 (due in Dec)! :)
Ellen!! what?!!!
congratulations my dear :)) i was not for a minute thinking you were lazy. i have missed you, though!
i did see that chuck's grandpa passed away - i am so sorry! i hope that chuck is doing okay.
i do not usually go back too far to read comments, but if you are going to comment, i will :))
ps. you make me want to read 'radical' all the more!
You're gonna LOVE "Same Kind of Different as Me." Can't wait to hear about the others.
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