Hermosa

Thought provoking

Revisado: 09-21-24

This book accompanied me on walks and I enjoyed most of the chapters. I learned a lot and will likely listen to it again. His explorations into the life of monks was particularly interesting, shifting my thinking about silence and how little interaction we really need - if we have the basic need of knowing someone caring is available to listen to us, it can be enough. So my introversion isn't unhealthy! He was a good narrator, too.

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Powerful

Revisado: 06-27-24

For several weeks, I walked and listened to the author reading her work. What a blessing! It is part memoir and part a history of some of her songs but mostly it is worship. Sandra leads worship on stages in and out of church and she is adept at pointing to God's role in beauty, both in simple things and in tragic circumstances of life. She writes, like the poet she is, synthesizing so many concepts that float around until gathered. I can't really describe how touching her words are, in every chapter, whether presenting clear ideas or bringing up joyful memories of the distant past. Her essays about the value of the church in a world that increasingly doesn't see it, were encouraging. I want a playlist of all the songs she mentions!

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A friendly chat

Revisado: 06-27-24

The author reading her work has been my companion on morning walks this past week or so. What a delight! It is like walking with a spiritual director, who knows and loves God, for a conversation about the beauty of life, our journey together, what holiness looks like on a daily basis - and what it doesn't. All of this leaves me encouraged and inspired, grateful and at peace. I wasn't looking for a "theology of holiness" book. At this stage of life, that's not as important as being reminded of what loving others could look like and feel like in ordinary, joyful and difficult times. This book is a delight and I'm sad it's over - not that I won't listen again in a few years.

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Wonderfully wise

Revisado: 10-18-23

I loved every chapter in this book for the wisdom shared and the entertainment value of the anecdotes supporting the author's ideas. The narrator was believable as the author, which made the information more credible, like I was at a workshop.

In addition to this changing any future gathering I am responsible for hosting/planning, I was so relieved to hear the reasons for the many poorly hosted gatherings I've experienced (corporate, family, religious, rituals). Sometimes after leaving a gathering, I feel slimed, shamed, disappointed or confused and can't reconcile those feelings with anything in particular that happened or the people who hosted. It wasn't personal...it was some (or many, many) elements of a good gathering being missing. This information has helped me many times in the weeks I've been listening to this book. It also gives me specific things to note and be grateful for in wonderful gatherings. Thank you!

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Illuminating

Revisado: 09-19-23

I loved all of this book that explained so many parts of the Bible that remained mysterious despite listening to sermons for over 40 years. I danced with joy several times. Can’t wait to hear his take on Paul’s writings unbound from Western influences!

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Sustaining peace

Revisado: 05-31-23

Dr. Keller did a good job of presenting a theological view of suffering. Most impactful, however, were stories from actual people. A summary in the prologue is very valuable for future use.

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Cozy

Revisado: 11-22-22

I loved this production. I kept falling asleep, as is the point, and wherever the story was picked up later was just perfect. Good job!

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Beautifully Read Devotional

Revisado: 11-06-20

This title is on the top of my playlist most weeks. After I once read it as a devotional, one chapter at a time thoughtfully and prayerfully, the rest of the many times I've listened to Queen EF Phillips is for the joy of being read to sleep. Especially when I awaken from a startling dream or awaken and start thinking of the next day's problems, one or two chapters of her voice and the content assuring me of God's love and His perfect plan, and I'm back asleep. The theology is sound and hearing her read Psalm 119 is a rich blessing. Wish she had more devotionals but this one works perfectly on repeat.

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Wonderful Storyteller

Revisado: 01-23-20

Liz Ditty does a beautiful job of narrating her own work. Her voice is calming and non-threatening and she's not dogmatic nor overly-animated as some speakers/authors are. OK, that's out of the way! What she is, is a good storyteller who is able to make a lot of very important, sometimes tiny, points about living a life with an ear to God's voice in a world that isn't even sure God exists. I found in her voice and writing a tender encouragement to keep on moving forward in life with confidence in God who created me, does indeed hear me, and also can be heard.

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Entertaining but missing something

Revisado: 08-07-18

The stories about animal behavior are wonderful. And the narrator is fine. The problem I had is that while I would happily repeat the stories to others, I did not feel confident about the science that was presented that explained the behavior. Happy I bought it because of the anecdotes, though.

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