tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34359942.post1651246536777336217..comments2023-03-29T03:58:39.259-07:00Comments on The Left Handed Rabbit: Reading for RutabagasAnn-Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17514049768979005799noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34359942.post-28286195991111111942008-02-09T22:35:00.000-08:002008-02-09T22:35:00.000-08:00And, Alice, I am now reading Stepping Heavenward. ...And, Alice, I am now reading Stepping Heavenward. Thanks for the suggestion. The book is making me more humble already! ;-)Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03399663278970048427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34359942.post-31691455617558299202008-02-09T22:34:00.000-08:002008-02-09T22:34:00.000-08:00Heidi, Ann-Marie has my email address so you can g...Heidi, Ann-Marie has my email address so you can get it from her. You could also look at my previous Mormon lady post and read the 30 comments...you'll see why I have questions.<BR/><BR/>Ann-Marie, I have another author to suggest: Philip Yancey. I know that some Christians don't much care for him, but I think he is great! He is very honest, open, questioning and exploring. I think you'd enjoy him. Just glean what you can from his books. There's a lot of good stuff.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03399663278970048427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34359942.post-47590777753929488002008-02-05T14:08:00.000-08:002008-02-05T14:08:00.000-08:00What kind of questions do you have, Wendy? Is the...What kind of questions do you have, Wendy? Is there a way we can exchange email addresses. I would be happy to help you if I can answer the questions you have. <BR/>I don't know many Mormons, but I grew up in a heavily populated area. There is a temple there now. <BR/>I chose to do my Senior year research paper on Mormonism. It was quite interesting.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09137741638361291281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34359942.post-11751476246312753572008-02-04T18:41:00.000-08:002008-02-04T18:41:00.000-08:00*Disclaimer* I just checked out Under the Banner o...*Disclaimer* I just checked out Under the Banner of Heaven. It was recommended to me, in light of my recent post, but I have not actually read it yet. Today my Dad told me that it is rather disturbing. Just wanted to warn you!! You may be used to that with your murder mysteries, but I am not. <BR/><BR/>Hmmm...Stepping Heavenward...I'll have to get my hands on that and try it out! Thanks for the suggestion, Alice.<BR/><BR/>Heidi, so you know a lot about Mormonism? I'm having a bit of a volley right now with some Mormons on my site. Who knew that they would read my post?!?! Ann-Marie has managed to stay out of it. ;-) But maybe you could give me some tips. I've done a lot of reading, but I don't personally know anyone Mormon...<BR/><BR/>More later with suggestions. I told you I'd revisit this post often!!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03399663278970048427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34359942.post-3790498851721736192008-02-04T08:59:00.000-08:002008-02-04T08:59:00.000-08:00Ooh, I took Angelology and Demonology w/ C. Fred D...Ooh, I took Angelology and Demonology w/ C. Fred Dickason at Moody too! :-)Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08780332353141865219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34359942.post-22526937053742448242008-02-04T08:48:00.000-08:002008-02-04T08:48:00.000-08:00Dearest Daughter of Mine!!I just love this blog..Y...Dearest Daughter of Mine!!<BR/><BR/>I just love this blog..You're so funny...please consider writing funny columns for some newspaper. You would bring laughter into many homes.:0)<BR/><BR/>I, like you just like to read for fun...good mystery book..so good you can't put it down.<BR/><BR/>For me when it comes to spiritual reading..I enjoy topics or books of the Bible.<BR/><BR/>Right now I am reading Angels Elect & Evil by C Fred Dickason. Dr Dickson was one of my favorite teachers at Moody. Pastor Williquette said it was the best book ever written about Angels.<BR/><BR/>But this book is one I read a little at a time. No hurry, just want to soak in the information.<BR/><BR/>Again thanks for this blog, I loved it!! Love you MomJuliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08493939450785049827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34359942.post-57689896377797076312008-02-04T08:47:00.000-08:002008-02-04T08:47:00.000-08:00I would recommend "Stepping Heavenward" by Elizabe...I would recommend "Stepping Heavenward" by Elizabeth Prentiss. Other than the Bible, it's influenced me more than any other book. I can't say enough good things about it. My mom gave it to me, and I try to reread it every six months.<BR/><BR/>(Also, I recommend pretty much anything by James Macdonald aka "King James" or "Pastor Walk-walk dot com" at our house. My favorite so far is "Lord, Change My Attitude...Before It's Too Late.")<BR/><BR/>But please PLEASE read "Stepping Heavenward"!Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08780332353141865219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34359942.post-54108814191192208792008-02-04T07:12:00.000-08:002008-02-04T07:12:00.000-08:00I will probably get you a list of books too. I ha...I will probably get you a list of books too. I hated Through Gates of Splendor,as I also had to read it in high school. I did find a rare original of it, so we do own a copy and I may give it another chance. <BR/>Terri Blackstock is pretty good. She is fluff though and not a lot of substance. She writes suspense from a Christian perspective. <BR/>I will have to check out Under the Banner of Heaven. I did my senior year report on Mormonism and didn't get to that book.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09137741638361291281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34359942.post-8591146722499144672008-02-04T05:27:00.000-08:002008-02-04T05:27:00.000-08:00Ann-Marie, you are hilarious!! If you don't want t...Ann-Marie, you are hilarious!! If you don't want to think and read at the same time, I don't know if I have many suggestions!! ;-)<BR/><BR/>There are two gardening books that I like: Sunflower Houses and Square Foot Gardening.<BR/><BR/>For a really interesting read on Mormonism (it's fictional about a murder, but gets into a lot of history, etc), try Under the Banner of Heaven. <BR/><BR/>And, as October can attest, Beth Moore is incredible. If you lived closer, I could lend you practically any of her books. Praying God's Word is another great one. <BR/><BR/>I'll be back...mwahahaWendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03399663278970048427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34359942.post-20837605097005060042008-02-03T21:31:00.000-08:002008-02-03T21:31:00.000-08:00If, in fact, you have ever sinned or thought that ...If, in fact, you have ever sinned or thought that you have never sinned... you should read Beth Moore... Pick a book, I don't care which one. She's a sinner who's been re-born to a life of serving Christ...as a sinner (no one's perfect until heaven). You can simply read her books... but better yet, I DARE YOU to read and complete her Bible study, "Living Beyond Yourself" (Thanks to Wendy's recommendation I spent the two months after my last baby doing that study). <BR/>Personally I like WWII fiction. Bodie Thoene... and now Terri ....Blackstock? Good stuff.<BR/>You might try reading Francis Schaeffer for theology type stuff... my Dad always liked him... or what's his name who's stuff we read in that other professor's class... If it comes to me I'll let you know.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34359942.post-40265316129429807572008-02-03T17:05:00.000-08:002008-02-03T17:05:00.000-08:00Oh, I've read C.S. Lewis. I even took a course in...Oh, I've read C.S. Lewis. I even took a course in college on the books of C.S. Lewis. <BR/><BR/>I...just don't get all the hype. They're good books, and all, but certainly not the BEST BOOKS OF ALL TIME (IMHO). <BR/><BR/>I should qualify, however, that I am not a lover of the allegory genre. Write what you mean and mean what you write. <BR/><BR/>(Except, of course for Jesus who talked in parables, and of course THAT was the right thing to do at the time)<BR/><BR/>In C.S., all the this "thing" actually means "this type of person," confuses the heck outta me. <BR/><BR/>But this may be a reflection of my refusal to "think while reading." Reading was always fun for me (first) and educational (second). So maybe I SHOULD give ol' Jack as second chance.<BR/><BR/>I will add your titles to my list! I was actually hoping you'd suggest some - Tob always says you have good recommendations!Ann-Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17514049768979005799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34359942.post-56390520296403384422008-02-03T04:44:00.000-08:002008-02-03T04:44:00.000-08:00Ding, ding, ding! You've hit on one of my favorite...Ding, ding, ding! You've hit on one of my favorite subjects: books! <BR/><BR/>You are SO funny! I have to say, I follow a 97/3 philosophy because I just do not have much time to read, and I want it all to count. <BR/><BR/>First of all, how can you NOT like CS Lewis?? Maybe you are starting too "heavy." Try the Narnia Books. Fred read those to the kids and they all enjoyed it. The Great Divorce is great, too. <BR/><BR/>Second, I love Beth Moore studies. And you will, too, I'm sure. She is a SMART and godly woman. It's not just feel-good fluff like so many women's studies. Beth gives background history, word studies, and personal illustrations. And her writing is just good. <BR/><BR/>I would also recommend Becoming the Woman of His Dreams. I'll get back to you on an author. It's not a feminist-turned-housewife book, but rather how to be a godly wife. <BR/><BR/>And, if you ever even considering having boys, read Dobson's Bringing Up Boys. I think I've read that one four times now. <BR/><BR/>I'm also currently reading The Kingdom of the Cults by Walter Martin. It is heavy reading, but very interesting. <BR/><BR/>I'm sure I'll be revisiting this post for additional suggestions and comments!!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03399663278970048427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34359942.post-43581054825217122332008-02-02T20:52:00.000-08:002008-02-02T20:52:00.000-08:00YOU are hilarious. I'm thoroughly glad you've made...YOU are hilarious. I'm thoroughly glad you've made it this far in the book! <BR/><BR/>Just wait till you find out that it's not even that spiritual a book. Really--if that's the one fault I can find with it, it's that she makes this incredibly bang-up case but largely apart from God. She basically makes her points with the thought processes of an economist and logician rather than someone who necessarily has a relationship with the God (and Christ) of the Bible. Not that I think you will like it less if it's "spiritual"...but I think you'll like it primarily because the author has a head on her shoulders and can articulate in a readable and applicable way.joydrivenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07250230819638620985noreply@blogger.com