THE GENEROSITY FACTOR: Discovering the Joy of Giving Your Time, Talent, and Treasure (Zondervan, 2010)

I am writing a book about living to give, how to live with a giving sort of mindset. I found this book while checking out other books in the genre. I put in the search word, ‘generosity,’ and this book was spotted. I’d never heard of it before. Because of the amazingly complimentary reviews, I decided to read it. S. Truett Cathy had something to do with it too, Chick-Fil-A and all; I’m always curious about the ‘what for’. The book’s story line is great! The message is meaningful. The impact will be on-going. My book club just finished reading it. They had enthusiastic reactions, and we all were impacted by its message. How wonderful that someone can live to give from what they have — when the giving factor takes hold — and then others replicate the message; and it continues to replicate. In some ways it made me think of the underlying message in the century old book, “In His Steps: What Would Jesus Do.” This is also a book about faith that lives and transforms. I loved it!

THE POWER TO BE: Be Still; Be Grateful; Be Strong; Be Courageous (Broadstreet Publishing Group, 2018)

Twila Belk, writer and speaker, wrote this devotional book as a help during the hard times. She herself has been through the mill and not lost her smile; it comes through on every page. This is a book that can be read as a devotional but also as a regular book. Sometimes I read two or three of the forty daily devotionals at one sitting. I can so relate to much of what she says, but I’m always curious how she’s going to say it. I appreciate her humor, sensitivity, and spiritual depth. This book is a book to encourage you on your faith journey. Be blessed.