Wildcard Wednesday: Heaven Is For Real

I haven't done a book review in a while, but a couple weeks ago I read a book that is definitely worth talking about! 

The name of the book?  Heaven Is For Real by Todd Burpo.

While I am a Christian & very much believe in heaven, I have often been skeptical of books written by individuals who have seen heaven.  Why?  Definitely not because I don't believe in heaven, but because I'm unsure of their honesty & don't want to believe something that is not true.........that doesn't line up with the Word of God.

Like me, you also may have heard of books that share individuals' heaven experience, & like me, you might have been skeptical.  But this book is different.  You see, it is the experience of a very innocent 4 year old boy named Colton, who would have had a very difficult time making some of this up!

After having two people tell me about this book in the same week, I figured it was worth looking into.   And once I looked into it, I couldn't put it down!  It's a fast, easy read, but beware, you might need a few kleenex nearby. 

Whether you're questioning the reality of heaven or just want a little glimpse of it, or whether you are just curious & want to hear about this little Nebraska boy's experience, it is a must read! 

Without giving away too much, if you've ever lost someone close to you or if  you've ever had a miscarriage, this book can offer a little insight & comfort.  Personally, having had a miscarriage a couple years ago myself, this book brought me to tears!  Happy tears, of course!

And I guess I'm not the only one who's enjoyed this book, as it is on the New York Time's Best Sellers List!  It's easy to find, too.  Just google it & you'll get all kind of results, even video clips of interviews with Colton, who is now about 11 years old.

If you've read it, I'd love to know what you think!  If not, what are you waiting for?

Wildcard Wednesday: Sink Reflections

In my last two "Simplify Saturday" posts, I've referred to a book called Sink Reflections by Marla Cilley, so I thought I'd take a minute to share a little more about this book. 

(I think it's ironic that the flash from my camera left a reflection on the sink!)

It's unlike any other "organizing" book I've read, in that it doesn't tell you the best method(s) for organizing a closet or drawer, and it doesn't talk about organizational gadgets, and it doesn't expect you to get organized in a week or even a month.  Instead, it teaches that doing a little a day, whether it's done perfectly or not, will go a long way in getting you to your goal.  It also talks about the importance of loving and taking care of yourself, something that many of us aren't too good at.  So whether you're living a life of CHAOS (Can't Have Anyone Over Syndrome), or whether you're just looking for a little advice in getting your house or your life together, I recommend picking up a copy of this book.

(And one more thing, this last week I've been thinking about doing a "Friday Favorites" post on tassles sometime in the near future because I'm in love with them!  I'm even considering doing a tutorial on making tassles.  Ironically, this week, Susan from Between Naps on the Porch did a post featuring some adorable tassles and is hosting a drawing for a $30.00 gift certificate for The Tassle House!  Stop by both places to enjoy some super cute tassles.  And be looking for a tassle post from me sometime in the future!)

Wildcard Wednesday: The Search for Signficance

I'm trying to do a litte more reading these days.  I enjoy reading, especially non-fiction, information books, but I'm not very good at making the time to do it.  But this last week I picked up a book that I've had for a while (and by a while, I mean at least a couple years!), but had never completely finished reading!  I started over at the beginning and actually finished it this time.  The book is called THE SEARCH FOR SIGNIFICANCE (by Robert . McGee), and it was spot on with what God has been doing in my heart lately!  Isn't God's timing perfect? 

 


This book talks about our God-given need for self-worth, for security, and for acceptance, and how we go about trying to fulfill those needs in all the wrong ways!  All of our efforts only lead to more problems and hurt relationships.  It even talks about how it can drive some of us to be perfectionists (ironic, since my post a couple weeks ago was about my struggle with perfectionism!).  But the book doesn't leave you hanging; it also reveals how those needs are intended to be met : through our relationship with God (also ironic considering my recent study & post regarding how God's purpose for our lives is to have a relationship with Him!).  So I encourage you, if you've ever struggled with insecurity or low self-worth, or if you've ever felt the need to win the approval and acceptance of those around you, or if you're a perfectionist like me and are afraid of failure, read this book!  It's a great reminder of how loved we really are!!!