I am reading Henri Nouwen’s book Spiritual Direction. It is very good. I love the following story about an exchange between Nouwen and Mother Teresa. As you read this excerpt from the book, think about the significance of her response to Nouwen after he had the opportunity to share some of his concerns: Once, quite… Continue reading Words to Remember from Mother Teresa
Category: Books
Free Book Giveaway (Talking Back to God)
This week, I will be giving away a free copy of Lynn Anderson’s new book, Talking Back to God: Speaking Your Heart to God Through the Psalms. This is a book that Lynn Anderson has been living, long before he even wrote the first page. Through the years, I have had the opportunity to catch… Continue reading Free Book Giveaway (Talking Back to God)
How Important is Prayer to You?
Many people pray regularly. Some pray rarely. What about you? I am reading Lynn Anderson’s new book, Talking Back to God (Speaking Your Heart to God Through the Psalms.) This is a wonderful book. I think this book can be very useful to people who pray regularly as well as those who pray rarely. The… Continue reading How Important is Prayer to You?
Winners of the Book Give-Away
Names were drawn Monday afternoon and Tina Contreras and James Glasscock have each won a copy of Karen Spears Zacharias’ new book, Will Jesus Buy Me a Double-Wide? These books will be autographed and sent to you soon. Thanks to all of you who left a comment on the original post and entered this drawing.
Will Jesus Buy Me a Double-Wide?
Read this book. Karen Spears Zacharias has written a very good book! Will Jesus Buy Me A Double-Wide? Of course, the title and cover immediately had my attention. I liked the table of contents and the creative way that she tagged each one of the major characters featured in her chapters. She handles the issue… Continue reading Will Jesus Buy Me a Double-Wide?
An Honest Cry
You might be interested in a book that was just released. An Honest Cry: Sermons from the Psalms in Honor of Prentice A. Meador Jr. is a book dedicated to the memory of a man who touched many. This book is a compilation of sermons on the Psalms. Each writer was impacted by Prentice… Continue reading An Honest Cry
I Have Heard So Many Secrets
Through the years, as a minister, I have sat with person after person and listened to sad, difficult stories. I have heard so many secrets. The alcoholic father who told me of his affair with his high school daughter’s friend. The foster children who told me of a cruel woman who isolated them in a… Continue reading I Have Heard So Many Secrets
Scouting the Divine
Early one morning, I began reading Scouting the Divine: My Search for God in Wine, Wool, and Wild Honey by Margaret Feinberg. I had just made a cup of coffee and anticipated reading just a few pages. However, I found it very difficult to put the book down. In the book, Feinberg recognizes that the… Continue reading Scouting the Divine
Congratulations!
Brad Cox and Jerry Tackitt are the two winners in the recent drawing for copies of Pilgrim Heart by Darryl Tippens. Autographed copies will be sent to you in the very near future. Thanks to all who left comments during the week of the interview with Tippens. Don’t miss the new post on “21st Century… Continue reading Congratulations!
Question: Whose Life Story Have You Read?
Have you ever read a biography or autobiography that was difficult to put down? Have you ever read the story of another woman or man that caused you to really think? When I was a child, a branch of the Dallas Public Library opened near our home. I often went to this library on Saturday… Continue reading Question: Whose Life Story Have You Read?