1. Saving Faith a crime novel by David Baldacci. Captivating, but a bit unlikely.
2. Heart Talks to Ministers and Christian Workers by E. E. Shelhammer
This older text from the early 20th Century provides valuable insight for those in the pastoral ministry -- mostly about heart issues, but also has some "how to" advice which is pertinent for today. A great read.
3. Poems of the Spirit by A. B. Simpson
This is a collection of poems by the founder of the Christian Missionary Alliance. I love his heart for prayer and evangelism. After reading a few of his verses, I wanted to go out and bless the whole world.
4. 2002 Romantic Ideas by Cyndi Haynes and Dale Edwards
My dear friend, Steve Gerich, loaned me this little goldmine of romance. Some of the ideas are corny. Some are too expensive. Some are splendid -- and some sparked even better ideas!
5. Holy Land, Whose Land? by Dorothy Drummond
A fascinating history of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. The feud goes back a looooong way.
