Pick a book!

There are those of you who expressed interest in reading another book after our last reading group finished. I think this is a fantastic idea. I loved reading along with all of you.

I've selected 4 books to choose from (the first one was suggested by Andi). I will let you all decide which one you want to read. So leave a comment letting me know your pick. The book with the most votes will be our next book we read with the second book being the next and so on.

So give me your opinion!

#1 is Let God Be God by Ray C Stedman

Can a book about suffering sparkle with warmth, humor, and encouragement? Yes, it can-and Ray Stedman's Let God Be God is that book. So turn the page and prepare to be instructed, inspired, and comforted by the life-changing truths of one of the oldest and greatest stories in human history-the story of Job.

#2 is Waiting with Gabriel by Amy Kuelbelbeck

In Waiting with Gabriel: A Story of Cherishing a Baby's Brief Life, AP journalist Amy Kuebelbeck shares the heartbreaking story of the brief life of her son, Gabriel, born with a rare heart defect. Kuebelbeck and her husband learned of the problem during the second trimester of her pregnancy, when they were told that he would only live for a few days after birth. In the memoir, she recounts that he actually lived only a few hours, but explains that his life was invested with meaning for his family and the hospital staff. This is not so much a book about grief and loss as it is a testament to the importance of recognizing grace and beauty in the here and now; faced with the imminent death of their son, Kuebelbeck learned to appreciate every moment with her husband and their other children. Although the book is enriched by a strong Roman Catholic perspective, readers of any faith will connect with Kuebelbeck's tale of spiritual growth through love and bereavement.

#3 is In Faithfulness, He Afflicted Me by Lynnette Kraft

In Faithfulness, He Afflicted Me offers a unique look at a story of suffering. You will experience Lynnette's raw emotions through journal entries, yet you will be encouraged as you witness God's miraculous power of healing in her life. You may even find yourself excited to face your next trial, seeing it as an opportunity to experience, as Lynnette has, the fullness of God. Lynnette is a mother of nine children but has been called to endure the great sorrow of watching three of them die. She has suffered, but she has been victorious through the loving help of her Savior. Her heart's desire is to offer hope to others along their road of heartache. Lynnette delights in spending the days with her husband of twenty years and their six children. She enjoys prayer walks, country drives, napping outside on a beautiful day, and listening to film score and classical music. She also values sincere friendships, good chats over coffee, and raising children to love and serve Jesus.

#4 is 90 Minutes In Heaven by Don Piper

On the way home from a conference, Don Piper’s car was crushed by a semi truck that crossed into his lane. While his body lay lifeless inside the wreckage, Piper experienced the glories of heaven and was awed by its beauty. Ninety minutes after the accident, while a minister prayed for him, Piper miraculously returned to life on earth with only the memory of inexpressible heavenly bliss. But his faith in God was about to be severely tested as he faced an uncertain and grueling recovery. In 90 Minutes in Heaven, you’ll experience a new dimension of God’s reality. And we recommend it as a source of comfort and encouragement to those recovering from serious injuries or dealing with the loss of a loved one.