Honeymoon with My Brother by Franz Wisner -- I've had this one
for awhile, but never took the time to read it. Pretty neat book. Two
brothers - one left at the altar - travel around the world and record
their experiences. I tend to enjoy these types of books and this was no
exception.
Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man by
Fannie Flagg -- A fiction book I got at a book exchange. Rather cute
and fun and easy for when you want something light to read.
Jesus, The Middle Eastern Storyteller
by Gary M. Burge -- I got this last Christmas, and had it in my
"to-be-read" pile. I picked it up before Christmas this year and
finished it today. I enjoyed reading this short book and thinking of
Jesus' parables in their cultural context. The author discusses honor
and shame in a community and how people would uphold it. He talked
about the story of the lost sheep, coin and son. He discussed extending
grace, and compassion. I may have to read this one again soon!
Jesus Feminist: An Invitation to Revisit the Bible's View of Women
by Sarah Bessey -- I saw Rachel Held Evans mention this as one of her
favorite books of 2013. Since it was near Christmas, I added it to my
Amazon Wishlist and although it was out of stock when I put it on there,
it must have come back in stock 'cause I got it for Christmas. I
received seven new books for Christmas, and decided to read this one
first. It's really not at all like I thought it would be. Maybe I
thought it would be more snarky, have more fightin' words...not sure.
But I found a lady who adores Jesus, and His compassion and grace oozes
from her words! I read this book and found encouragement, hope,
purpose, love and a desire to serve others more. I found a lady who
didn't yell at all those people trying to keep her (and other women)
down, but one who loves anyway. One who seeks to follow Christ, do her
part, but allow HIM to right wrongs. I found a sense of unity that is
rare in my divisive world. What a wonderful book to finish right before
a new year. She leaves me much on which to reflect.
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