I realized I haven't posted for quite a while. I was just reminded of my blog recently when talking to somebody about blogging for books.
Many people have joined our facebook group Josh and Kassie's adventures in Painesville or something like that and receive updates on our life that way.
There's a lot going on in our lives lately, but I want to focus this post on what God has been doing in my life. I have been to several different churches in the past few weeks since leaving Crossway and it has been refreshing. I have also been reading some books that have been making me think and giving me new perspective.
When I read fiction books, even Christian ones, I don't necessarily expect them to make me think or change my views or anything but that is just what has been happening with the Christian fiction book I am currently reading. No this isn't a review of a book for a book blog. It is just a book I am reading that has given me some good reminders.
I think the book is called Lights on Tenth Street by Shaunti Feldhahn. I am not sure if I spelled that name correctly. She is also the author of a book I did read for Blogging for Books. It was a non-fiction book about women in the work place. Shaunti has done a large amount of research about gender differences and it definitely shows in her fiction writing as well as her non-fiction writing.
Aside from interesting insight into the way men and women think and react differently, though, one of the characters in the book is kind of a mentor to another lady and she suggests an hour with God each day. It seems simple enough. It is something I have done in the past, but I must admit spending time with God has not been a priority in my life lately.
Instead, it has become something I do quickly to get onto the next thing if I do it at all.
So, today I decided to make sure I spent an hour with God, and it was really good. It didn't completely change my life or make me a better person, but it was good, and I am sure if I continue to do it on a regular basis, it will affect my life in large ways.
Prayer is emphasized in the book and I could also tell it was very important to the church Kassie and I went to yesterday. Spiritual warfare was brought up in both the church and I have been reminded again of the power of prayer.
I really need to get better at remembering that and believing it, living my life based upon the truth that God listens and that prayer is powerful.
