I assume we all have regrets; some minor...others about things that could have been life changers. My good friends Thomas Vetters and Bryan Anderson asked me a few months ago to go to a Bible study. This study was led by Doug Sherman and the study was focused around his new book.
Now, I'm sure they both thought I would have been all over this study because I'd read Doug's other books. His Your Work Matters to God is an incredible read and study that I've talked and written about in this blog and other venues for years.
Yet, I let "things" get in my way.
Thomas presented me with "More than Ordinary; Enjoying Life with God" as a gift recently. As I began reading it that night I expected to finish within 2 or 3 days. The depth and life applications Sherman presented in his story caused me to slow down and get a pen out. I finished a different journey than what I'd began.
It's been a week since I finished and wanted to wait before writing about what I read. I wanted to see if I thought much, or any, about Doug's writing. Ha! It has been hard not picking the book back up and tilling the pages some more.
In "More that Ordinary...." Sherman lays out an important read derived from experience and not opinion, nor theory. I've always enjoyed how Doug brings his experiences into his writing and talks. It is especially good when an author credits and talks about his own reads and you know he knows other writers have had an impact on his life.
While I don't agree with Buford that this is Doug's best (sorry Bob), I do agree with him that this is an important book (very important). I also agree (with Nuenke) that it is good to be reminded that God is always moving toward us and Peterson's comment that Doug's insights are challenging me to examine my walk with the Lord against the truth of God's Word.
Great read, great experience, a book I expect to stay in my re-read and ponder stack for a long time. Thank you Lord for men like Doug that aren't ashamed to tell us about their experiences with you (struggles and failures as well as triumphs); trust in God, step, trust in God, step. Sometimes one-day-at-a-time is too long.
Thanks Doug for this book.
As to the regret for not attending the study? Yes, but I need this now and the way in which it has come about is all good.
Thanks for this path Lord.
To that end.....make it a great day, make tomorrow greater.
Now, I'm sure they both thought I would have been all over this study because I'd read Doug's other books. His Your Work Matters to God is an incredible read and study that I've talked and written about in this blog and other venues for years.
Yet, I let "things" get in my way.
Thomas presented me with "More than Ordinary; Enjoying Life with God" as a gift recently. As I began reading it that night I expected to finish within 2 or 3 days. The depth and life applications Sherman presented in his story caused me to slow down and get a pen out. I finished a different journey than what I'd began.
It's been a week since I finished and wanted to wait before writing about what I read. I wanted to see if I thought much, or any, about Doug's writing. Ha! It has been hard not picking the book back up and tilling the pages some more.
In "More that Ordinary...." Sherman lays out an important read derived from experience and not opinion, nor theory. I've always enjoyed how Doug brings his experiences into his writing and talks. It is especially good when an author credits and talks about his own reads and you know he knows other writers have had an impact on his life.
While I don't agree with Buford that this is Doug's best (sorry Bob), I do agree with him that this is an important book (very important). I also agree (with Nuenke) that it is good to be reminded that God is always moving toward us and Peterson's comment that Doug's insights are challenging me to examine my walk with the Lord against the truth of God's Word.
Great read, great experience, a book I expect to stay in my re-read and ponder stack for a long time. Thank you Lord for men like Doug that aren't ashamed to tell us about their experiences with you (struggles and failures as well as triumphs); trust in God, step, trust in God, step. Sometimes one-day-at-a-time is too long.
Thanks Doug for this book.
As to the regret for not attending the study? Yes, but I need this now and the way in which it has come about is all good.
Thanks for this path Lord.
To that end.....make it a great day, make tomorrow greater.
