In the past few weeks I've been reading these:
bought from here
bought from here
J has also read the last two (Interrupted & 7) and has loved them to the point of not really wanting me to loan them out because she wants to re-read them.
The focus of all of these is living and loving like Jesus did and as He commanded - up close and personal with "the least of these". It is about living our faith (see the book of James) and walking the walk that matches the talk. Not the typical American version of Christianity in most places and not an easy thing for most of us living the average American life. I have been so impacted that it is hard to sort out at the moment and find my family on a journey to really figure out what Jesus is calling us to do/change/be.
This also follows with the book Radical that I read last year.
We have begun a family study of the book of James - yep, we're our own 'small group'. I'm anxious to see how God is going to use this time together in Scripture, the books, much prayer, and some willing hands & feet.
The journey may not be swift or comfortable, but following Jesus is absolutely worth it and I know that we will all be different moving forward. Jesus loves us far too much to leave us as He found us.
Jeremiah 29:11-13 says: "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart."
That sounds like a promise to me... and I am seeking with all my heart.
Blessings on the journey~
Hmm...I think I'll have to add these to my "to read" list after I'm done moving. Thanks for sharing!
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