A Good Read

This summer I've been reading the book Story:recapture the mystery by Steven James.

When I first started reading it I found it so delightful that I thought I rush through it and absorb it like a sponge, but then I decided to take it slowly and just soak it in in bits.

I find it to be a delightful summary and synthesis of the Bible as it relates to today.

Here is what I read today:

"Jesus isn't interested in admires. He never was. And that's why his invitation was not 'Admire me' but 'Follow me.' That's why he was so blunt with crowds. Jesus didn't want a fan club. He wanted a spiritual revolution." p. 112

One thing I appreciate about this book is that the author processes and ponders the Word of God as it relates to today and asks questions that I might. His thoughts are not traditional, but common and random in a fresh and honest way.

Today I consider what I read and am reminded of how easy it is to go through the motions and and start looking at my feet as I go about the day and lose sight of what is going on around me. When I do that, the result is often miscommunication with my husband and children, boredom in my classroom and rising stress within me.

The thoughts in this book help me remember to look up and rediscover God's word.

Today I pray that you might also "look up" and rediscover God's handiwork.