two books have come to my attention this year,
both written by people in my own community.
the first is an intimate story of one woman's journey into deeper intimacy with the Lord, as his beloved daughter. the author? pamela marhad, the mother of one of my closest friends. beautifully written in part allegory, part dialogue, the author honestly reveals her own feelings of inadequacy and God's seemingly unbelievable responses to her. the message is certainly one i can relate to, and that i know many women are longing to hear. the result is a new kind of devotional aptly titled,
He Calls me Beloved.
http://www.amazon.com/He-Calls-Beloved-Pamela-Marhad/dp/1414113145/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
the second is ready just in time for christmas. written by a man whose blog i follow and illustrated by a woman in my church. it is a retelling of the nativity story from luke 1 & 2 with some added fictional first- person perspectives, the familiar becoming wonderfully unfamiliar once again. although i have yet to read it, the author writes and speaks like an old-time story-teller with the fresh perspective of one who walks with God.
the author? john blase.
the illustrator? amanda jolman.
i can't wait to read it myself.
Touching Wonder
http://www.amazon.com/Touching-Wonder-Recapturing-Awe-Christmas/dp/1434764656/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1256829022&sr=1-1
if you're interested, both books are available from amazon.com.
happy reading.
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