Monday, January 19, 2009

Words to Live By

"Yet I am always with You;
You hold me by my right hand.
You guide me with Your counsel, 
and afterward You will take me into glory.
Whom have I in heaven but You?
And earth has nothing I desire besides You.
My flesh and my heart may fail, 
but God is the strength of my heart 
and my portion forever."

Psalm 73:23-26

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Plug

I just want to put a plug in for Francine Rivers, a Christian author who is probably best known for writing Redeeming Love  http://www.francinerivers.com/default.asp  I love all of her books, but my favorites include her Mark of the Lion trilogy.  It's based in the time period after Jesus' crucifixion, when Christians are sent to the arena to be martyred.  They are amazing books and you won't want to put them down.  Unlike some Christian fiction books that can be sappy, these really do convict you; they reference Scripture and give you a desire to read the Word.  Each book has a different overlying theme: sharing your faith, forgiveness and dealing with anger.  You won't be disappointed!  God has gifted Francine Rivers with an incredible gift of writing.