Book review
So, I finished this book, Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers, and I wanted to post a quick review. This book has been around for a while, and I am pretty late reading it. In all honesty, most Christian fiction comes off as a little hokey to me, so I was pretty sure I wouldn't really like this book that much.
Well, that goes to show you that God speaks whether you are listening or not.
I will not purchase this book and re-read it annually. I will not discuss passages with friends as though they have become my life's mantra. I will not memorize sections and quote them in conversation. Don't we have another book for that?
But, this book is very convicting. It is convicting because, from day to day, I forget how much God loves me. I forget that He will come after me if I wander. He is a vigilant shepherd, and I am one of his flock.
It is convicting because I don't listen for his voice. I ask, then quickly forget to wait patiently for His response. I get busy trying to fix things on my own, doubtless making a huge mess of what was a simple problem to begin with.
It is convicting because I am not worthy. I have done absolutely nothing to deserve this love, but it is still there for me, every day. No matter what. Even if I ignore Him. Even if I get so busy that He doesn't cross my mind. He loves me.
It is convicting because my heart is hard. Because God loves me, I should love others. And I don't.
I don't think this book changed my life in a drastic way. But even one small degree of change in the course of a traveling ship takes you to an entirely different destination.
Well, that goes to show you that God speaks whether you are listening or not.
I will not purchase this book and re-read it annually. I will not discuss passages with friends as though they have become my life's mantra. I will not memorize sections and quote them in conversation. Don't we have another book for that?
But, this book is very convicting. It is convicting because, from day to day, I forget how much God loves me. I forget that He will come after me if I wander. He is a vigilant shepherd, and I am one of his flock.
It is convicting because I don't listen for his voice. I ask, then quickly forget to wait patiently for His response. I get busy trying to fix things on my own, doubtless making a huge mess of what was a simple problem to begin with.
It is convicting because I am not worthy. I have done absolutely nothing to deserve this love, but it is still there for me, every day. No matter what. Even if I ignore Him. Even if I get so busy that He doesn't cross my mind. He loves me.
It is convicting because my heart is hard. Because God loves me, I should love others. And I don't.
I don't think this book changed my life in a drastic way. But even one small degree of change in the course of a traveling ship takes you to an entirely different destination.
posted by Amanda
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10:02 PM
10 Comments:
I might just need to check this one out.
wow....very passionate you are! :) Sounds like an interesting read...hum...maybe after Theory but before the Fall starts I might have to fit it in with Harry and Mr. Sparks! :)
melinda - inverted word order you used!
try to fit the book in. it is well worth your time.
well put, amanda. i loved this book. i agree with you - most christian books are hokey. i wasn't sure i'd like this book when it was suggested to me. but once i started it, i couldn't put it down. i think it might be a favorite for me.
however, unlike you, i've already purchased my copy, and i'll be reading it, and reading it again.
great entry
Amanda Sue,
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I loved this book - read it several years ago, and you know what? I am surprised at how many times things from this book will come back to me. Probably because it is actually the story of the book of Hosea. My brother-in-law is a living example of loving the unlovely - the ones most people discard. Great post - I gave up reading Christian fiction a while ago - everyone's a little too perfect.
I agree that the majority of Christian Fiction has the Cheez Whiz factor. Dee Henderson is my favorite Christian writer. Followed by Brandilynn Collins.
I love the honesty you put into this post. My wife has a Francine Rivers entry in our budget--a fave around our house!
that is one amazing book and if you haven't read it, you should consider it. It does help you realize how much God loves you and it's a bit overwhelming! OD's right, I do love Francine Rivers writing. maybe it's becuase for so many years she wasn't a christian writer and then God redeemed her!
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