I read “When God Weeps” by Joni Earekson Tada. That led me to re-read “Surprised by Joy” by C.S. Lewis and also to discover
John Piper, who makes his books available online at
Enjoying his “The Pleasures of God” (God’s Delight in Being God) and Don’t Waste your Life”, looking forward to “Desiring God.”
Also read “The Shack” by William P. Young, which I would not have wanted to read without first reading “When God Weeps,” because of some of Young’s crunchy granola theology.
Finally, I am starting to read “At the Back of the North Wind” by George McDonald, and “George McDonald: An Anthology-365 Readings” collected by C.S. Lewis
(bonus)Last few books I read to the grandbabies: “The Stupids Have a Ball” by Harry G. Allard and “Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle,” by Betty MacDonald, as well as books on dinosaurs and origami.
Best book I read last year for kids: “Discovering Great Artists” by Maryann F. Kohl.(sample craft, when learning about Michaelangelo- have kids lie under the dining table and attempt to color on paper taped to the bottom.)
Most fascinating book read last year, “God’s Promise to the Chinese” by Ethel R. Nelson
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I’ve enjoyed several of Piper’s books. I especially liked Don’t Waste Your Life. I will probably read it again soon.
