I’ll let you in on a little secret! I LOVE BOOKS! I love the smell of them — the way they feel — the information hidden inside. I LOVE LOVE LOVE BOOKS! I am going to post just a few of my books. I have them stashed all over our home (AND I have about 30 at our mountain house).
Since I was a young girl, I had the dream of being a writer. I do believe that I will be a published author someday, but it is ALL about God’s timing.
Have any of you ever walked through the book area in the Christian bookstore and cried? I have. I have felt such a stirring in my spirit just from walking through that I couldn’t hold it in.
I have loaned many books over the years and then forgotten about them. I probably have at least 20 lost treasures floating around in some homes around here. If you have one of my books, would you kindly return it so I can add to my cluttered mess? 😮
If you can click on the pictures and see the titles, you’ll find MANY books on spiritual warfare (since I was DETERMINED to get free). You will also see books on the Holy Spirit.
Before “biblegateway.com” and other sites like that, I had every version of the Bible I could purchase (and the Strong’s concordance). I still have the different versions sprinkled throughout our home.
I’m sure little gadgets like Kindle’s (for example) are great and convenient. True, they don’t gather much dust and create clutter, but nothing will replace the FEEL of a book in my hand. And how can I take notes and underline amazing points with a downloaded version of a book?!?!? I don’t know about you, but I write in my books — especially my bibles. Each book is used as a text book.
I even have them in drawers.
I agree that there is nothing like having the book in your hand. You sure do have a good collection. I gave several books away at my yard sale on Saturday.
You sound exactly like me. I
gotta have my books and they
are everywhere in my house.
My husband asked the other day
if I'd be interested in a Kindle
and I said I didn't think so for
the same reasons you gave.
Oh, I can see that we are "Book Sisters". Yes, the printed page, all the love and effort and spirit lifting in the ones we buy. The physical books are major treasures for my husband and I. One day I may get an ebook reader, but they don't hold much appeal to me. Stick with your writing dream; I have one book published and I did a happy dance when I held the first copy!
I love books. too, and I still love going to the library.
This is a good post because there are quite a few book stores that are having to shut down due to the "new" way of reading. I really like how pleasant you were about returning your books!!!
smooches,
Larie
I know exactly what you mean! I've used the kindle app on my phone. But I much prefer a physical book. And yes, my house looks like that oo 😉
Hugs to you my friend!
Hey Beth..
I have to agree with you..in my late 30's I realized i love reading. I never did real good in school so to think that I would pick up a book when I did not have to was a strange thought to me,,but I do love it.. my daughter works at the Family Christian Book Store and I am always telling her,, oh i am almost done with my book so i better start looking for my next one.. now i have to admit,,it does take me a while to read them,,cause i dont get to read everyday..but I do love it..
stay on track with you dreamm you can do it..god will give you the desires of your heart.
Your book collection sounds great!
I love books, too, and they are everywhere in my house.
Have a great weekend!
AAAAAAMEN!! I love books too.