I receive a weekly e-mail, or maybe it's bi-weekly, bi-monthly, whatever..I'm not sure how often I get it, but it comes from Ellen Davis of Elijah Company. I have never had the chance to meet Ellen, although I have met Chris Davis. One of their great books is "I Saw the Angel in the Marble".  I love everything that seems to come out of their house. That's why their newsletter is about the only one I still get.

A couple of days after Christmas Ellen sent an e-mail about reading a book called, The Shack. She recommended that everyone begin their year reading this book.  Well, being a book-a-phile that I am, I couldn't resist such a recommendation. And I had to have the book TODAY!  I called the local Christian bookstores, but they were going to have to order the book. Finally I found a copy at a nearby Barnes and Noble.

I couldn't wait to begin devouring a "must read!"

Unfortunately I have a life outside of books and had to tend to children, Ashley visiting, and holiday festivities, as well as business. Every chance I got I would sneak into my room, open the book and begin to read. I agree with Ellen's assessment that this book is a must read!  I will likely read it every year, not necessarily the first day of the new year, as it isn't that kind of book.

Have you ever had an "encounter" with the Most High? Did that encounter change your life?

I've had several encounters, but a few that have permanently impacted my life. This book ranks among those encounters that have permanently impacted my life. My son John is now reading the book and said, "I absolutely love it!"

I can't tell you anything about the book as that will give you enough amunition to maybe decide against buying the book. Well...this is all I'm going to say....YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK!

Stop by the authors website, www.theshackbook.com too!