Under His Construction
• Feb. 21, 2008 - The measure of a great book (Part 1)
I love books! I have loved them every since I was brave enough to venture through my first large chapter book. Of course the right selection of book was vital in whether I would develop a love of reading or not. Fortunately for me I had a dearly beloved older cousin pass on some books to me and among the titles I found what would become a much cherished copy of Anne of Green Gables. Now if you have ever read the Anne of Green Gables series you will know exactly why this choice was a perfect first read for a little girl to begin a lifelong journey of avid reading! I wish I could say that every book I went on to read was as sweet and innocent as this delightful story. I have read everything from smut to junk to garbage with a few good books mixed in here and there. God, in His ever faithful sanctifying work, has developed a new taste for great books in my heart . I now only hunger for books that edify. I am forever seeking that great book that changes who I am for the better. That book that grips my heart and forces me to examine my life and see the needed changes. That story that I can't help but think of when making day to day choices. That book that when measured against Scripture, succeeds to bring God's truth into my life in a powerful and meaningful way.
These are also the very same books that I want my own children developing their taste for great literature with. I want to see their little eyes tear up when some great injustice has been done to their hero and/or heroine. I want them to be inspired by the steadfast character they see in that little hero when faced with these difficulties. I want them to look back through history in the eyes of those who lived it and be in awe of the incredible story God has woven together bringing us to this point and time. I want their little hearts to grab hold of the personal application of God's Word through the author's words. Most of all I want their love for their Creator to increase with every jot and title written.
So in honor of the great books I have found in my search I wanted to share with you all some of the reads that have been life changing books in my life, and I also wanted to begin sharing books I am currently reading to let you know how they measured up. I would love to hear from you as well - please share your favorites with me! Fiction, nonfiction, children's, adult, old, new, educational, just for fun, devotionals, etc - I want to hear about them all!
Since this is part one of this series I wanted to just leave you with a post about one of these great books I have already shared about. You can read all about Ned here. Until next time - HAPPY READING!
BTW - I have had the privilege of 'meeting' the author of Ned, Barbara Coyle, who is a very sweet lady over with an amazing family. She has a blog here at homeschool blogger! Go on over to HomeschoolinginIreland and say hello! |
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• Feb. 21, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Blessings,
Melissa
http://livinglifebetweenthetrees.blogspot.com