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My Best-Loved Books of 2017

January 21, 2018 By Kristin Saatzer 4 Comments


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Can we talk about books?

What fun. This subject is one of my favorites and this is the third year of writing the “Books” blog.

The beginning of 2017 was dry as novels go. I read and read hoping for a delicious novel to sweep me away. It took heaps of reading to get there.

Because I don’t read many current Best-Sellers (I wait until they land in my library, a friend loans one to me, or prices drop), the books shared here have been around awhile.

I adore the Goodreads app. When I hear about an interesting read, I look it up on Goodreads and put it on my list. Goodreads also notifies its users when Amazon holds Kindle sales.

Another way to enjoy books is by listening. Our family subscribes to Audible (mobile.audible.com). I have spent  hours driving to my dad’s these last eight-plus months during his illness. Listening to books and podcasts helps brighten the drive time.

I found some jewels I’d like to share with you.

Now, let’s talk books…

Non-fiction:

Unoffendable: How Just One Change Can Make All of Life Better - By: Brant Hansen

This was my favorite, favorite non-fiction book of 2017! I am a big fan of the author; he is deep and funny and loves God. The premise of this book is that we can live life without taking offense. Yikes! A challenge: we have no right to get angry, to take offense, and “righteous anger” is not justified. Hansen backs his suppositions with scripture. What a perfect time to embrace this virtue (offense is everywhere these days). The virtue of “unoffendableness”.

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This one was on my list for a few years. Malcolm Gladwell writes beautifully. I enjoy his podcast and his use of language. Brilliant man. Gladwell has chosen stories and interviewed a mix of people to support his theory: the underdogs,  less fortunate, less gifted, and misfits often have an edge and therefore win, succeed, and flourish in life.  *Strong language in some of the quotes.

Jesus, the One and Only - By: Beth Moore

I read this Beth Moore book for the second time. An intimate  peek into the life of Jesus based on the book of Luke. This walk through the life of Jesus is a deep one and granted me a greater understanding  of my Savior. As usual, Beth is humorous and authentic.

Uninvited: Living Loved When You Feel Less Than, Left Out, and Lonely Oh, rejection, you stink and you have tried to define me. Lysa Terkeurst did it again. The author truly speaks to where so many of us live and directs us to God’s inviting love for us. I needed this and God used Lysa to speak to me.

~Biography:

An amazing, inspirational girl is Malala! She is the youngest-ever Nobel Prize laureate. My mouth was on the floor for much of this sometimes-intense read. I learned the history of Pakistan and the Taliban. My heart broke for this brave, sweet girl and the millions  of girls who cannot attend school. Malala was an activist with her father from her earliest days. A long, but worthwhile read. *There is an abridged version for younger readers.

~Marriage:

The authors have a beautiful, biblically charged redemption story. The tale oozes in inspiration and hope. Even further, they believe God has called all married couples to thrive and have “beyond ordinary” marriages. No matter what our story is as couples, we can move beyond selfishness, immaturity, and ordinary to extraordinary.

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What Do I Want God To Do For Me In The New Year?

January 18, 2017 By Kristin Saatzer 4 Comments

What do I want from God in the New Year?

Wait a second! Shouldn’t I be asking God what I can do for Him in the New Year? Shouldn’t I take an unselfish approach to 2017?

AND He’s not a genie or Santa. We can’t just present a list before Him and ask Him for stuff.

Or can we?

I found 67 “asking” verses in the Bible. Even Jesus begged God to do something for Him (see Matthew 26:39).

He asks us to ask.

This idea hit home months ago during a severe trial. I prayed for everyone else involved in the heartache, even those barely affected.  A lot.  Yet, I was not praying much for myself. I knew others were lifting up my situation and took deep comfort there. However, I was the one intimately acquainted with my legion of needs. So, why didn’t I pray for myself?

In taking an honest look, I saw fear and guilt. A fear God may not answer my prayers in the way I wanted Him to and a prick of guilt in focusing too much on myself  when millions of others suffer with much worse.

However, God’s word (67 verses) says it is  ok and more so- welcomed. He asks us to ask. Again and again.Continue Reading

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My Best-Loved Books of 2016

January 5, 2017 By Kristin Saatzer 4 Comments

Can we talk about books?

I enjoyed this last year (see: http://wp.me/p4RztF-ve).

Let’s do it again!

Most of the following books did not come out in 2016 and there is no particular order of  favorites. I use the Goodreads app. On the app, is a list of books I’d like to read. I usually check books out at the library or borrow them on my Kindle. Sometimes  I’ll splurge and buy a book if it is one I know I’ll want to highlight and return to again and again. Amazon offers used books and free shipping oftentimes for Prime members. I also like http://www.half.com As a bookaholic, I must keep my book budget down to keep the children fed.

Please feel free to jump over to my Books page on the site: http://wp.me/P4RztF-g1

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