BOOK----UNFINISHED.

The verdict is still out on the rating of this Charles Martin Book. It's not his "typical" writing style. 

Of  course, I've only read his fiction and this is my first non-fiction by Martin. Plus, I have not quite finished it,

His meticulous research is delivered in a very readable form. Martin is a seasoned storyteller and this strength shines in the pages I have read so far......and I am just beginning this journey with What if I't's True?: a storyteller's Journey with Jesus.

One jewel I have already discovered as Martin asks the question, "Who is this Jesus?" Jesus Himself said, I am the way, the truth and the life. (John 14:16)

If Jesus is the way, then He's taking us some where. 

But where? I believe the answer is to HIs Father. (p.15)

One reviewer for Christianity Today said that Martin won him over with his sincere love for Jesus.

As I continue to read this author's journey through God's Word, I sensed that Valentine's Day would be the right time to post this author's work focusing on his Savior. 

Valentine's Day--a day of celebrating Love.

"Greater love hath no man that He lay down his life for His friends." (John 15:13)

That fact stands. 

"Jesus loves me, this I know"--- even if I don't finish reading the book today!

fa-TEA-gue

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. (Galatians 6:9, NIV)

Fa-TEA-gue is not a cuppa I want to be served....tho my body feels as if I've been sipping from it. I need a cuppa energy with mo-TEA-vation stirred in. Questions whirl in my head? Where did this malady come from? New meds? Meds combo? Age? 

I've exercised today. I slept well last night.....but from noon forward I have had trouble putting one foot in front of the other. Lethargy reigns. 

I was able to pick up my grandson after school and follow "behind" him through the Dixon Gardens to find his mother, but I struggled in the drive home. 

I desperately wished I had written the blog entry this morning. Not sure if the blog is my "doing good" but I have sensed God's prompts to "write daily." Yet, I'm beginning to  wonder if  the "daily entries" part is self-imposed, not God directed. So....I prayed for direction, heated up a big bowl of plain pasta with butter for quick energy and got out the computer.

As I opened my laptop, an email from friend Beth Gurner had a link to Charles Martin, an author whose books we both enjoy.

Maybe there is a lie running rampant and living rent free in your head telling you about all the horrible things that are about to happen to you.
Here's the truth of it -- the very same God who started to blow on the water, (Red Sea) .....is  there at your computer ...... or wherever you're reading this. He was there yesterday and He'll be there tomorrow. Hasn't changed a bit. Doesn't love you any less. His arms haven't grown short. (Charles Martin)

The fatigue is still present in me.........but God......provided the blog.

These would be good stir sticks for all my "BIG"cuppas.
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SABBATH SNAPSHOT: Liberali-TEA

1/5/14 Allowing for a little poetic license, I am expressing thanks to "trusted" friends who practice liberality in giving freely to my reading life. "Word of mouth"book reviews from such friends are the best gifts for me.

It's the way I discovered Beth's recommended author, Charles Martin. The Mountain Between Us was my first "audio" read and probably my favorite. However his most recent, Unwritten, is one of his "best yet" as well. Of course, that could be because it's the one I've most recently read. "Best yet" term has been coined by my friend, Lo, as relating to the most recent event or experience in one's life. A term easily used with books.

These  friends of "liberality"give recommendations for books and sometimes loans from their own collection, i.e. The Last Jihad, series which I'm still reading. How I love for someone to share an"old to them, new to me," series. Well told stories, in a sequence, that allow one to get to know the characters and the locale. Even if not deemed necessary, I like to start with the first one.

That's what I plan to do on these next few days of possible hibernation. The Walk series, a WH rec, will be opened and savored as I sip my tea & read throughout these next snowy (?) cold days.

I've only read the prologue but I gave myself permission to leisurely continue when I read, " To me it's one man's journey to find hope." (Evans, p.3)

"Liberali-TEA!" A great cuppa to share with book lovin' friends!