She reads!

Since I'm a reader and all now, I would love to recommend a book to you that has been a source of both angst and delight in my relationship with God.

Whiter Than Snow

meditations on sin and mercy
by Paul David Tripp

The sub title may hint to why it has brought some needed angst in my life as I have had to own up to the fact that my greatest problems in life do not exist outside of me, but within me. I don't think there is any arena that I am more aware of this in my life than in my mothering.

This book is neither a traditional Christian book nor a devotional, but 52 meditations on sin and mercy that are intended to sing the tune of grace in our lives. This fall I have felt at times like my world is spinning out of control. But God has used this book to bring a bit of grounding in my life about the freedom and grace found in Him.

On the lighter side, I thoroughly enjoyed Meredith Efken's

SAHM I Am

Where Stay-at-Home Moms Connect

This novel about an email loop of stay-at-home moms is very clever, while also being encouraging. I found myself laughing out loud at times (that pretty much never happens while God is raking my soul through the above book) and identifying with so many things in the story. Especially since I have joined the wacky world of blogging.

One last recommendation I have for you is...

I'm sorry. I couldn't resist. Just because I am reading actual books with covers and meaningful words inside doesn't me that I still don't love me some People! In fact, I just got a 3 months free subscription through Toys R Us. Let's hope that doesn't put the kabosh on the whole reading real books gig I've got going on. I kind of like it.

P.S. Don't "Click to Look Inside" above. I'm pretty sure nothing will happen.