I am currently reading a book called, “Ablaze for God”, authored by Wesley L. Duewel. Only recently have I started reading it and I’m practically glued to it.
To tell you honestly, I’m not much of a book person. Really. I mean, I read a few stories compiled in “Chicken Soup for the Soul” and the like… but only to that extent. I seem to have a pretty short attention span when it comes to novels and such.
That was then, I guess. Because I’m actually starting to enjoy deep reading and reflecting after every few paragraphs. I notice myself staring into a blank wall or into nothingness just letting the words sink in… letting my whole being absorb the teachings on each chapter.
I believe the Holy Spirit has somehow ignited my inner desire to learn more about God. It’s as if I thirst and quench for more teachings… it’s like I thrive in discussions about the Lord.
This book is currently the topic of the next two weeks of our KG (Koinonia Group) gatherings. And though we are only supposed to tackle certain chapters from it, it looks like I’ll be going through it from cover to cover.
I pray for more of this unquenchable desire to know more about the Lord.
(Note: This particular entry can also be read on my spiritual blog)
Tags: ablaze, book, duewel, Faith, God, group, Jesus, koinonia, Lord, reading, reflection, Religion, thirst, unquenchable, wesley
jun.anteola
wrote,
…which reminds me… my mother gave me a copy of The Purpose Driven Life (Rick Warren) way back. i never got beyond the first few pages, not that it was boring. it did get me reflecting, thoughts coming in until i’m drawn away from what i was reading. mabalikan nga…
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Link | November 18th, 2007 at 6:52 pm
JOlouis
wrote,
I’ve read this book many times, and the Lord continue to reveal new things to me. I guess it’s because the Holy Spirit speaks to those who are humbly enough to learn from Him. after mo matapos yan, pahiramin kita fresh wind and fire by Jim Cymbala, very nice book also. I tell you. God bless
Link | November 18th, 2007 at 10:19 pm
JOlouis
wrote,
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Link | November 18th, 2007 at 10:40 pm
Chuckster
wrote,
@ Jun
Hey bro! Long time no hear ah! Hehehe… no you see him, now you don’t… now you see him again!
Hehehe… sige, basahin mo yung book and give me your thoughts after…. Nice to see you back in the blogging scene after a long hiatus!
Link | November 19th, 2007 at 3:28 am
Chuckster
wrote,
@ JOL
Sige ha… pahiram mo sa akin. It seems as if I just want to know more and more… I’m also a prayer addict now! I keep on praying…! I get a different “high” when I’ve just finished a prayer.
Link | November 19th, 2007 at 3:32 am
Chuckster
wrote,
@ JOL
Thanks for the link… I’m downloading the video now para tuloy-tuloy panood ko later. Hehehe… sige… di ako iiyak… sana! Hahaha!
See you at KG tonight!
Link | November 19th, 2007 at 3:33 am
Iceyelo
wrote,
I’m very much into books but I never had enough patience (or was it heart?) to read religious books. I’m not sure if I never really had the heart or I lost it along the way. I’m still searching for it. slowly. I hope one day I would have it back.
Nice site you got here, Hope you don’t mind if I add you on my roll.
Link | November 19th, 2007 at 8:08 am
Chuckster
wrote,
@ Iceyelo
Hello there… either way, what’s important is that you recognize that you currently don’t have the heart. Recognition is very important… it’s the first step towards making straight everything that was once crooked.
If you are serious in your search to feel that overwhelming feeling and love… you will find it. Put your heart into it…
Should you need to join a community, Elim is a wonderful place to grow in… you can join our organization… this might just be what you need…
I didn’t think I’d need it when I was asked to try it out… but when I joined, I was wondering why I had never done so a long time ago.
I will pray for the rekindling of your flame. God bless!
P.S.
Sure! Thanks for the add up! Hope to see you here again soon!
Link | November 19th, 2007 at 2:22 pm