Just for fun, match the author and book titles with their companion haiku (from my incourage book reviews last week). All of these books have had great impact in my life, and regardless of when you discover this post, I can promise you they’re still life-changing reads.
A. John Piper, Don’t Waste Your Life
B. John Eldredge, Waking the Dead: The Glory of a Heart Fully Alive
C. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Faith in Community
D. Shane Claiborne, The Irresistible Revolution: Living as an Ordinary Radical
E. The Tale of Three Trees: A Traditional Folktale
F. Shaunti Feldhahn, For Women Only: What You Need to Know about the Inner Lives of Men
G. Emerson Eggerichs, Love & Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs
1.
Questions and answers
Inside mind & heart of man
Secret truths revealed
2.
The Crazy Cycle:
Marriage spins out of control!
It makes so much sense!
3.
Deep calling to deep
Living in community
Other-dependent
4.
You’re in a battle
A tug-of-war of the heart
Fight! (or Satan wins)
5.
Sometimes dreams come true
But maybe not like you thought
They’re even better
6.
Time is precious gift
Lived for God’s glory or self
Wisdom chooses well
7.
Hands and feet of Christ
Compassionate empathy
Reject status quo
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Answers
1F, 2G, 3C, 4B, 5E, 6A, 7D
And if you’re curiosity is sparked to read a few thoughts on each selection along with some notable quotes by the author, please DO read the post in its entirety :).
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