Spiritual Rhythms: Being with Jesus Every Season of Your Soul by Mark Buchanan

"Spiritual Rhythms" by Mark Buchanan was a book I loved! It challenged and encouraged me. It made me see life a bit differently as I pondered the inevitable changes that come with living and growth. Buchanan discusses how life is a seasonal, how things always change, and the seasons of our soul resemble the seasons of the year.

One of the things that really hit me when I read this book was that not only do we reap what we sow, we reap more than what we sow. A little love turns into lots of love, while a little envy grows into very fractures relationships.

Buchanan is good at pulling life apart, explaining things, then helping us see how to work WITH what's happening instead of against it. He gives good advice while refraining from "preaching".

I've always enjoyed Buchanan's writing, and this book was no exception. I love his flair for storytelling and how it helps me remember the points he's trying to make. His words are well-chosen, his meaning clear. The prose makes it easy to keep reading while the content makes me want to do so.

Recommend :)

"Who Switched Off My Brain" by Dr. Caroline Leaf

I just started this book a few days ago, and I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to better understand the power of the mind. Dr. Leaf is a Christian who studies the brain's interaction with the rest of the body-- our emotions, physical body, and choices. It is amazing to see science confirm what the Bible has said for ages, that the heart is the wellspring of life and we can be conformed to the image of Christ as we renew our minds.

After walking you through the science she's studied and giving clear illustrations of where various things happen, Dr Leaf moves on to practically changing your mind. The exercises she recommends are simple and practical and help YOU take a look at what you're really thinking. And after you discover what you're thinking, you go through a process of renewing your mind and changing your thoughts.

I believe this book would be helpful to parents as they encourage their children to stand on the truth and make wise choices. It would encourage those who feel trapped by the past or held hostage by bitterness. In fact, all of us who live in a fallen world would benefit from an understanding of the things presented in these chapters.

If you sense toxicity in your life, check out this book and see if it helps you rediscover hope and courage.