Top Ten Books I've Had the Longest & Have Never Read

Top 10 Tuesday is a post hosted by The Broke and the Bookish and this week's topic is Top Ten Books I've Had the Longest & Have Never Read.

1. Prince of Wolves (The Grey Wolves, # 1) by Quinn Lofis – My friend Paula did a guest review on my blog for it. And even though she enjoyed it, this has just not been a priority for me.
2. The Fallen Star (Fallen Star, # 1) by Jessica Sorensen – I’ve pretty much enjoyed all of the Jessica Sorensen books that I’ve read, and with this being a paranormal book, I’m excited to get around to it….eventually. But again, this isn’t a priority for me right now.
3. A Dance with Dragons (A Song of Ice and Fire, # 5) by George R R Martin – I’m actually reading this one now. I’m only 30% into it, but I’d love to finish before the next season starts.
4. Open Minds (Mindjack Trilogy, # 1) by Susan Kay Quinn – There are no excuses. I’ve had this one for years and just not picked it up—even though I’ve heard that it’s good.
5. Starflower (Tales of the Goldstone, # 4) by Anne Elisabeth Stengle – I’m awful. I got this for review more than 2 years ago. I’ve put off reading it because it’s the 4th in a series and I’ve only read the 1st. BUT I’ve been told that it’s okay to read as a standalone, so I hope to just break down and read it soon.
6. Untraceable (Nature of Grace, # 1) by S R Johannes – This was a freebie I got a while back that I’m not even sure I’m still interested in. Has anyone read this? Is it good?
7. Entreleadership by Dave Ramsey – I got this as a birthday present about 2 years ago. I do still want to read it, but my head’s just not there yet.
8. Praying the Names of God by Ann Spangler – This is another book that I’m slowly making my progress through. I’m actually using this book as a rough guide for the kids’ Bible class that I teach so I’m not racing to just mark it off my list, but boy will it feel good to finally say I finished it.
9. The Iron Queen (The Iron Fey, # 3) by Julie Kagawa – This is another one that I’ve had over 2 years. I was enjoying the series but so much time has gone by since I read the previous books that I just don’t feel the pull of this one—even though I’ve heard it’s the best in the series.
10. Lullaby (Watersong, # 2) by Amanda Hocking – My friend Paula got me a signed copy of this book for Christmas about 2 years ago, but I haven’t read it because it’s book 2 in a series and I haven’t read book 1. I’ll get to it eventually.

Which books have been in your possession the longest that you still haven’t read yet? Let me know!

Top Ten Winter 2013 TBR Books

Top 10 Tuesday is a post hosted by The Broke and the Bookish and this week's topic is Top Ten Winter 2013 TBR Books.

These are the ones that I'm HOPING to read this winter. But honestly, I can't say I'm stoked about all of them. Some of these I'll have to push myself to read. But here they are:

1) A Feast for Crows (A Song of Ice and Fire, # 4) by George R R Martin (hoping to finish this one ASAP!)
2) Panic by Lauren Oliver
3) Sempre (Forever, # 1) by JM Darhower
4) Praying the Names of God by Ann Spangler
5) The Iron Queen (The Iron Fey, # 3) by Julie Kagawa
6) If I Leave (Beautifully Broken, # 2) by Courtney Cole
7) In Your Dreams (In Your Dreams, # 1) by Amy Martin
8) The Power of a Praying Wife by Stormie Omartian
9) Inhuman (Fetch, # 1) by Kat Falls
10 Demons (Seers, # 2) by Heather Frost

What books are on your Winter 2013 TBR list?

Praying the Names of Jesus - Review

Praying the Names of Jesus: A Daily Guide

By: Ann Spangler

Published: September 25th 2006 by Zondervan Publishing Company

Rating: 4 Stars

374 pages

Genre: Nonfiction, Spiritual, Religious, Christian

Source: Borrowed from my friend Jennifer

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Description via Amazon: Joy, peace, and power---these are only some of the gifts promised to those who trust in the name of the Lord. Praying the Names of Jesus will lead readers into a richer and more rewarding relationship with Christ by helping them to understand and to pray his names on a daily basis. By understanding the biblical context in which these names and titles were revealed, readers will gain a more intimate knowledge of Jesus and of his plan for their lives. They will also begin to see how each of his names holds within it a promise: to be our Teacher, Healer, Friend, and Lord---to be God with Us no matter the circumstances. Prince of Peace, Lamb of God, Bread of Life, Yeshua... through his names and titles, we come to understand more fully how Jesus reveals God's heart to us. Praying the Names of Jesus focuses on twenty-six of his most prominent names and titles to provide six-months worth of devotions. Each week provides a unique devotional program designed for personal prayer and study or for use in small groups. Praying the Names of Jesus is the companion volume to the bestselling Praying the Names of God. In ways both surprising and profound it reveals a rich portrait of Jesus that will move readers toward a deeper experience of his love and mercy.

As the description above states, Praying the Names of Jesus takes 26 names/titles of Jesus designed to take one name and reflect on that name over the week. Each chapter starts off with a brief description of the name for the week. Monday's study is called "His Name Revealed" and gives background information and a short study; Tuesday's through Thursday's study is called "Praying the Name" and includes sections for each day on reflection, praise, gratitude, confession, and requests; and Friday's study is called "Promises Associated with His Name" where comforting promises in Scripture are given for your encouragement and continuing growth of your prayer life.

Praying the Names of Jesus was a really effectve and inspiring book. It was recommended to me by my friend Jennifer along with the companion Praying the Names of God. I haven't had the opportunity to begin Praying the Names of God yet, but based on what I've experienced through this book, I'm definitely adding that one to my TBR list. Focusing on an individual name for Jesus gives us a deeper understanding and appreciation for the magnitude of our Savior. He encompasses so many characteristics and all of them amazing and above our complete comprehension. Anytime we can deepend our understanding of God, we realize how big, magnificient, and great (these descriptions just don't do Him justice) He is. And thus in return, we properly view ourselves in relation to Him, which ultimately humbles us. And as a result of increasing our view of God and humbling ourselves, we draw closer to Him.

Any book that can help encourage and increase our view of God while decreasing our view of ourselves, and therefore, draw us closer to our Creator, well that deserves not just a read, but a study. Check it out, I think it'll be worth your time.

Have you read Praying the Names of Jesus? What did you think? Let me know!

Updated: February 3, 2015