Hey Friends ... how very good to spend a few minutes with you this weekend!
I hope you're finding yourself at peace despite the oppressive heat, disconcerting news reports, and an increasingly busy calendar.
I know of no better time to announce that Gentle and Lowly: the Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers by Dane Ortlund is our featured volume for our 4 week Sunday Evening Book Club beginning September 12th and running through October 3rd.
During our recent conversations on cultivating a gentle and lowly spirit and the books that have been my companions on that journey, a number of you began to share that you've read Ortlund's book, wanted to read it, or already had it stashed somewhere in your TBR pile.
Your words have led us to this title. Thank you for taking us there.
My faith has been strengthened, my soul calmed and quieted as I've sat quietly with each chapter. It'd be safe to say that God has used the author's prayerful words to continue the soul restoration He's been doing after a season that almost did me in.
'Whom do you perceive him to be, in your sin and your suffering? Who do you think God is - not just on paper but in the kind of person you believe is hearing you when you pray? How does he feel about you? His saving of us is not cool and calculating. It is a matter of yearning - not the yearning for the Facebook you, the you that you project to everyone around you. Not the you that you wish you were. Yearning for the real you. The you underneath everything you present to others' {page 166}.
Ready for Book Club #7?
{As an Amazon Associate, I may get a small financial benefit if you use these links.} Or maybe your public library or church library has a copy?
🔖 Mark your calendar for September 12th, 19th, 26th, and October 3rd.
🔖 Begin reading, being sure to take notes / highlight the sections that grab your attention. Chapters to be discussed will be given a week ahead.
🔖 The Book Club goes live late Sunday afternoon / early evening for 4 weeks. Head right to the blog and join the party! I know no better way to wrap up a quiet Sabbath or regroup from a chaotic weekend than to burrow into a quiet corner, gather in the company of other like-minded souls, and participate in a faith-nurturing dialogue.
And no, you don't have to show up on Sunday evening. You are welcome to come and go as you please. You don't even have to read the book or sign up to be included {although you might want to subscribe so you don't miss a single get-together!}
🔖 I'll simply share 2 or 3 quotes from the book. And then swing open the doors and invite you to speak for yourself in the comment section. Email readers will receive the post on Monday and can comment either by hitting the REPLY button, or do so on the blog.
If ever we need this kind of prayerful listening, reading, and discussion, it'd be right about now.
Anticipating ~
Linda
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I've ordered mine! Looking forward to this next book club, Linda.
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I'm so glad you're in, Martha ... you bring so much wisdom to the table as a writer and a sister sojourner.
DeleteI noticed that you don't have a link for the paperback version. Any reason or just an oversight?
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Thanks for putting words to what other readers are probably wondering, too. Sorry, there is no paperback edition at this time.
DeleteYou can get the book for $11.99 at Christianbook, but they don't have any free shipping offers at this time that I can see -
https://www.christianbook.com/gentle-lowly-heart-christ-sinners-sufferers/dane-ortlund/9781433566134/pd/566134?event=ESRCG
Looks like a wonderful book for the season, Linda! I will look into it. I know my soul, like so many others, need that deep refreshment that only He can provide! (PS-I had to change my blog post subscribers. Just thought I'd let you know in case you received my blog post in your email box, as will have to re-subscribe. Technology...!)
ReplyDeleteUgh ... I hear you about the technology, Lynn. Fortunately, I get your latest on bloglovin!
DeleteMay the changes be-glitch-free and smoooth ... we have more important things to focus on, right?!
I’m looking forward to this so much, Linda. ❤️
ReplyDeleteOh good, I'm glad you're in, Lois!
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Sounds like a wonderful book dear Linda. Happy week to you. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteHappy happy week, back to ya, Cindy. I'm guessing all the grandkiddos are heading back to school?
DeleteI haven't hear of this book, but, oh, it sounds wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing about it here and inviting us in to study it with you! I am so overloaded right now with the editing of my next book, so am having a difficult reading too, too much other than my precious Bible, but I will definitely look forward to reading about it here, thanks to you and your generous, giving heart. I am continually blessed by your presence in my life, sweet friend.
ReplyDeleteYou are on a roll, girl! Enjoy each and every minute of the editing process. I admire your perseverance and focus.
DeleteI will be following with great interest. Haven't read the book, but keep hearing about its impact.
ReplyDeleteI always lean forward when you enter a book discussion, Michele ...
DeleteThis looks like a wonderful book. I'll have to check it out. Thank you for the recommendation.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Lisa!
DeleteI'm looking forward to it!
ReplyDeleteYou are so well read, Barbara ... it always means alot to have your input into our discussions!
DeleteMy husband is currently reading this one... I may have to borrow it when he finishes! 🤗 Stopping by from #Grace&Truthlinkup
ReplyDeleteLaura, I hope you'll join our discussions! Would love to have your input ...
DeleteLinda, this sounds like a great book, very timely for this season in both our culture's and my personal life. I wish I could join you in this book group, but I'm writing down the title so I can look into it. Thank you for always being a gentle presence in the internet world!
ReplyDeleteFeel free to pop in, Jeanne ... your life story and godly wisdom are an asset to any conversation.
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