Fortunately, for Amazon, I got a Kindle for Christmas.
So instead, I'm going to share my book list with you.
The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer.
I am finishing the last chapter today. I really want Eli to write a book review as he read it with me and he is an AMAZING writer, but he probably ain't got time for dat.
Relationship with God 101. This book is LIFE CHANGING. I plan on reading it several times this year so that the truths of Tozer's insights become part of my continual pursuit of God. If you desire a deeper relationship, this is a must read!
Kisses From Katie by Katie Davis
I had read her blog for awhile a year or so ago and found Katie refreshing and inspiring. I hadn't read anything by her since we moved, so when someone recommended her book, I was super excited to read it. I've only read the first two chapters, and already I am wondering why I am settling for a life in middle class America when I could serve in a third world country like this twenty year old who also happens to be in the process of adopting 13 children!
Family Matters by Rohinton Mistry
I read a book called A Fine Balance by this author when I was in college, and have never been the same since. His novel, set in Bombay, was such a clear word picture of life in a third world country, that I haven't been ready for the heaviness of another one of his novels. This book has been sitting on my shelf for many years now and I think I'm finally ready for it.
A Year of Biblical Womanhood by Rachel Held Evans
Rachel is a very controversial author amongst Christians. Lifeway won't even carry this book although they did sell her last book, Evolving in Monkey Town.
In this book, Rachel takes a year to live out things written in the Bible about women. I think the point of the book is that Jesus' life and death erased the need for women to live out the laws of the Old Testament, but that Christians still pick and choose some of the laws as necessary to living a "Godly" life.
I read some of Rachel's stuff before and find her witty and amusing, and despite her sarcastic style she asks really good questions.
One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp
I've heard SO many good things about this book. It's a must-read for me.
Grace-Based Parenting by Dr. Tim Kimmel
My cousin told me about this book a couple of weeks ago and the things she told me really struck a chord in my heart. Since then, I have had several other people mention this book to me. I haven't read a great parenting book for years, so I am hoping this is one that I am able to recommend to others.
The Circle Maker by Mark Patterson
I started reading this book when it was located in our bathroom, but since it's relocation I haven't picked it up. I think about it whenever I pray for my future hopes and vision and plan to put it back in the bathroom where it belongs.
The Book of Mormon
This just seems like a book that should be required reading for all Utah residents. I really want someone to read this with me!
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