Summer Reading

Happy Friday!! I wanted to quickly share my ambitious summer reading list. I call it ambitious because since I finished NGU (4 years ago!?) I haven't been much of a reader. ...that is except for fiction, which I've had to outlaw. It's true. I love fiction! I get totally captivated by the stories and forget I have responsibilities. So, here's the list. Some I had to read in college and didn't retain what I learned, so I'm reading them leisurely now.

The Missionary Call by David Sills.

It's about discerning the "call to missions." Is everyone called? Steps to take when going to the field. What's life like on the field. Should be VERY appropriate.

Don't Waste Your Life by John Piper.
I attempted reading this in November b/c A. Mac (Allen McWhite-our pastor) highly recommended it while we were in Ecuador. It was a tough read, so I gave up. I'm going to give it another try.

Keep a Quiet Heart by Elisabeth Elliot.

This is a HUGE topic for me right now. Will share more later.

Let the Nations be Glad by John Piper

Classic missions book. I think I skimmed in college as a requirement. Now, I want to soak it up.

Have a Mary Heart in a Martha World.

A topic that i dealt with a lot in the Fall. Actually, that's when I bought this book and just haven't read it yet. ....by golly I'm going to read it! I'm always struggling with things that need to be done vs. THE GOOD THING-sitting at the feet of Jesus.

So Long Insecurity. You've Been a Bad Friend to Us.

I've heard it's practically an autobiography of Beth Moore. I struggle with fear and being inadequate and small that's it's quite pathetic.

Through Gates of Splendor by Elisabeth Elliot

Ah, need I say more? Just in case someone isn't familiar, it's about a group of missionaries in Ecuador (including Jim, Elisabeth's husband) who were martyred while sharing the gospel. I can't wait to read this again!

The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Poems and Prayers
I'm using this in my devotional time. I'm excited!


I'll keep you posted on what I learn. Let me know if you've read any of these or if you have other recommendations!!

Have a great weekend! It's my b-day weekend. I think we're staging two bed rooms to put the house on the market. One step closer!!

BPB