”In God’s search to find us, he enters every dark corner of life. Thus, our saving hope is not to be rescued from the dark world but to live in the darkness by the light of Christ. It follows that we can spend a lot less time praying for deliverance from how it is and more time asking to see the face of God in every circumstance.”
– Craig Barnes (Yearning)
I got this quote from a friend this week and it is so true. I would add that our experience of grace in these dark corners really depends on our ability to be vulnerable and open to the depths of the blackness. Do we try to shine the light ourselves cheapening the experience of grace or do we really reflect who he is even in our weakness, defeat,horror, shame and/or sin?
Filed under: Quoting, Reading, Spiritual Formation , book, Craig Barnes, grace, yearning
January 25, 2009 • 5:11 PM
One of my favorite places in the world to escape, is the library. I love being around all of the books and the silence. It’s awesome. One of the benefits of being forced to give up my CA driver’s license is that I am now proud owner of a Stark County Library card, whi-hoo.
On my most recent trip this book was featured on an endcap. Since I too have struggled with my Latin identity I thought I’d give it a go.
Becoming Latina in 10 Easy Steps by Lara Rios
My review
rating: 3 of 5 stars
I had high homes for “Becoming Latina.” It was awesome to see a book that was about a Latin girl. She’s educated, from a good family, and has a great job. The one thing she can’t seem to get together is her love life. She’s commitment phobic and afraid of love, which seems like a disconnect given the rest of her situation. Instead she buries herself in her work and family. Her life is turned upside down when she learns of her mother’s affair and the possiblity that she might be a product of that event.
Her quest to be more latina leads her into some tricky situations the least of which is love with a man pushing her for her worst nightmare, a relationship.
In the end she comes to grip with who she is and what she really wants out of life.
The book reminds me a bit of Bridget Jones Diary for its crazy scenarios. Some of it is unbelievable and a bit much.
Overall a decent read. Not great, the writing seems a bit juvenile and in places underdeveloped, but for what it is (a fun read), it’s on target.
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Filed under: Reading , book, Chick Lit, Lara Rios, Latina, review
January 24, 2009 • 5:06 PM
In my on-going attempt to escape my life in general, I have taken to reading trashy, superficial, irrelevant novels. It is proving effective. My latest example is the memoirs of Tori Spelling. It was delicious cotton candy.
sTORI Telling by Tori Spelling
My review
rating: 4 of 5 stars
I never watched 90210. I learned of Tori Spelling through the tabloids and her reality tv show – Inn Love 1 and 2. I find her fascinating. This book was an interesting look at her life from growing up Spelling, her relationship with her mother, cheating on her husband and finally creating the family she always wanted. She’s incredibly honest about her emotions, motivations and mistakes. It’s a fun read if you’re looking for something mindless.
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Filed under: Reading , 90210, book, reality tv, review, Tori Spelling
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