Pursue the Intentional Life by Jean Fleming
Jean Fleming is a Christian author & speaker who has gathered together many thoughts from her past several years, to encourage those of us in "that age" of life to finish well the course God has given to us! Given to me by Nancy Hendren, this was not a "quick read"; in fact, I am leaving it near my chair as a resource. She touches on slowing down, changing ministry focus, being a reflector of Jesus where I am planted, accepting changes....but mostly, continuing to nourish my love for God so that He can live in me when it becomes easier to live in my flesh....where selfishness, crankiness, ungratefulness and bitterness can so easily take up residence. Lord, walk with me.
Naked and Not Ashamed by Tim + Anne Evans
It was a real treat to read this book on our recent trip west, and especially great to lunch with the authors in Colorado Springs! What could be "new under the sun" in the realm of marital sex after almost 45 years? I actually learned a lot about the questions the younger generations are asking, and appreciated the honest candor of the authors! Since they are marriage therapists, they have heard it all...and the best part is the actual co-authorship. Unlike other co-authors, the Evans really do each share real life stories and their individual perspectives and counsel. It's personable and humorous. One application that I am working on is "blame and shame". How often do I feel a need to point out Bill's mistakes or omissions? -- sometimes it's as simple as whose fault it was that some item of food was left out on the counter...it sounds ridiculous on paper. So, closing my mouth when I catch myself ready to jump on the blame train is taking a lot of concentration and listening to God. Highly recommend.
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