What are you reading currently?

[Sam]

Originally Posted by tv1a

Ruth Reider wrote some popular pentecostal fiction.

[renee819]

I'm looking for some good books for my Kindle.

I like to read when I lay down at night, but holding a book hurts my neck, so i got a Kindle, and now no problem, it is so light.
Thought I'd throw that in there for anyone that has the same problem.

[KeptByTheWord]

Renee,

Amazon has some great books that you can get on Kindle. I have just about finished reading a book called Pagan Christianity I found on Amazon. I think you would really enjoy it. Also, I have recently enjoyed reading some of Catherine Marshall's books, especially the one "Beyond Ourselves."

[Sam]

Originally Posted by KeptByTheWord

Renee,

Amazon has some great books that you can get on Kindle. I have just about finished reading a book called Pagan Christianity I found on Amazon. I think you would really enjoy it. Also, I have recently enjoyed reading some of Catherine Marshall's books, especially the one "Beyond Ourselves."

Have you read Catherine Marshall's book "The Helper"?

It's been years since I've read it but I would recommend it.

"Beyond Ourselves" was also good and so was "Something More" by her and so was "A Man Called Peter."

Years ago at our UPC church we watched the movie "A Man Called Peter." I think it was at a youth meeting.

[KeptByTheWord]

Originally Posted by Sam

Have you read Catherine Marshall's book "The Helper"?

It's been years since I've read it but I would recommend it.

"Beyond Ourselves" was also good and so was "Something More" by her and so was "A Man Called Peter."

Years ago at our UPC church we watched the movie "A Man Called Peter." I think it was at a youth meeting.

That's funny Sam, I have "The Helper" sitting on my desk to read next! I ordered it from Amazon along with Beyond Ourselves.

Two weeks ago we just watched the movie "A Man Called Peter". It was so good that we watched it twice. Got it from netflix. It was a wonderful inspirational movie.

Any other recommendations? Seems we have books on the same reading list

[Sam]

Originally Posted by KeptByTheWord

That's funny Sam, I have "The Helper" sitting on my desk to read next! I ordered it from Amazon along with Beyond Ourselves.

Two weeks ago we just watched the movie "A Man Called Peter". It was so good that we watched it twice. Got it from netflix. It was a wonderful inspirational movie.

Any other recommendations? Seems we have books on the same reading list

It has been many years since I have read anything by Catherine Marshall.

[KeptByTheWord]

I hadn't read her either in years, but was at a local church thrift store, and found the book "Beyond Ourselves" for 25 cents. Couldn't pass up that deal! So I took it home, and it has become one of the best books I've ever read. I especially like what she labels the "prayer of helplessness". When you reach the end of all your resources, you come to a place where you must pray that prayer of helplessness, and relinquishment, in order to see the mercy of God extended in your life.

I would highly recommend this book (and others she wrote) because her thoughts are presented in such a concise, analytical and thought provoking way, and yet it is like you are sitting down next to her, visiting, and having conversation, so easy are her books to read.

[Sam]

Originally Posted by KeptByTheWord

I hadn't read her either in years, but was at a local church thrift store, and found the book "Beyond Ourselves" for 25 cents. Couldn't pass up that deal! So I took it home, and it has become one of the best books I've ever read. I especially like what she labels the "prayer of helplessness". When you reach the end of all your resources, you come to a place where you must pray that prayer of helplessness, and relinquishment, in order to see the mercy of God extended in your life.

I would highly recommend this book (and others she wrote) because her thoughts are presented in such a concise, analytical and thought provoking way, and yet it is like you are sitting down next to her, visiting, and having conversation, so easy are her books to read.

and again, we see in Peter Marshall (a Presbyterian) and in his wife and widow Catherine a reality in their walk with God and an experience with God that some of our preachers say cannot be because they "don't know the truth." Amazing how God does not share our concern for "the truth" and just lives in and blesses and uses people whose hearts are open to Him.

[renee819]

Originally Posted by KeptByTheWord

Renee,

Amazon has some great books that you can get on Kindle. I have just about finished reading a book called Pagan Christianity I found on Amazon. I think you would really enjoy it. Also, I have recently enjoyed reading some of Catherine Marshall's books, especially the one "Beyond Ourselves."

Kept, Yes, I have the book “Pagan Christianity.”
I think I read, “Beyond Ourselves” but will check and see.

[renee819]

Originally Posted by Sam

It has been many years since I have read anything by Catherine Marshall.

I love her writing too. I read, "A Man Called Peter" years ago.

But now I will check on Kindle and see what I haven't read.