What are you reading this summer? 
Over the past few months, I’ve read a couple dozen short stories and a handful of fantasy novels. I don’t normally read a lot of nonfiction, but lately I’ve been delving into books about the writing business, searching for career advice from the experts. I am learning a lot. But I’m learning even more as I re-read a book I first discovered this spring: The Relentless Tenderness of Jesus, by Brennan Manning. It might just be my book of the year.
If you ever have difficulty believing that Jesus not only loves you, but likes you, or if you’re not totally sure you can trust Christ with your life, I’d recommend this book. Brennan Manning’s message is simple: Jesus is the beginning, the end, the everything of our faith, and Jesus really loves you and me. I’ve been a Christian all my life, so I’m supposed to know this, but it is amazing how often I forget. If you ever find yourself forgetting the love, the grace, or the supremacy of Christ, I would recommend this book. And if you’ve never known Jesus’ love, I’d recommend it to you as well.
After reading the book this spring, I wrote this poem. I believe it is true of me, and it is true of you too. God loves you deeply, and you are what his love and grace say you are.
If you’re looking for some end-of-summer reading, check out The Relentless Tenderness of Jesus. And if your plate is too full for any extra reading now, that’s okay – just know that Jesus loves you, and he likes you too.
November 21, 2009 at 12:50 am |
[...] This book was so good, I read it twice this year. I blogged about it here. [...]