I’ve been offline a bit more than usual lately, but tried my best to catch up with some of the interesting things on the interwebs. If you’re like me, you probably read a lot of the same blogs that say the same things (guilty).
With that knowledge, I thought I’d introduce you to some people and ideas which might be new to you!
**Sarah Markley shares a very raw and intimate journey of her extramarital affair nine years ago. It’s captivating, heart breaking, redemptive, and she writes beautifully.
**Kary Oberbrunner, author of The Fine Line, discusses Ten Misconceptions of Women That Lead to Messy Theology.
**Graham Brenna introduces us to Jimmy. Jimmy and his girlfriend were hit by a car. She died. He was in a coma with massive brain trauma. Now, he runs and inspires others to dream beyond their difficulties.
**Jason is losing weight and raising money for a variety of causes that are opposed to consumption. A very noble and holistic challenge. He’s rocking it.
**Brad Ruggles talks about the Dirt Conference Video Mash Up Contest. I’m speaking at this event and am super excited!
**My leap-before-you-look hero Ben Arment is giving away FOUR tickets, FOUR books and FREE lodging to The Story Conference. I’m looking forward to a lot of events this fall, but I really think this is at the top of my list.
**Nashville’s Amos House Community explores true transformation and justice.
**And finally, what does Jesus say about Diet Coke?
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Let us know! What have you been reading that we should know about? Care to share?
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Comments
16 responses to “What Have You Discovered Lately?”
http://karensporch.blogspot.com she is going through a nasty divorce, her blogs are raw and truthful and sometimes too much for some to read. I LOVE THEM!!
Since 1986 she has been my dear friend and my writing inspiration, she’s amazing. EVERYONE should check it out.
Let Freedom ring.
.-= Carole Turner´s last blog .."Abel Ethiopia I Lov mom" =-.
Although I do enjoy reading blogs from those who are like minded, I also follow several blogs of brilliant people who do not share my particular beliefs on political or religious issues. I like to hear their perspectives, and it keeps me on my toes!
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I will check out some of the blogs you have mentioned here.
.-= sherri´s last blog ..What say you Wednesday? The church- a blessing or a curse? =-.
I’ve been reading a series on A CUP OF JO from guest bloggers about their secrets to a happy marriage, and it has been SO encouraging to read from all sorts of couples in various stages…my favorite part is that this is not a ‘christian’ blog. It’s just really refreshing to see people want to not only stay married, but actually be happy with their spouses!
http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/
i rediscovered my son’s music , can’t believe how i got so busy i forgot to listen to his stuff every day – that plain ol’ sucks
you need to look him up, he’s in nashvegas at school – http://www.myspace.com/bobbythompsonsmusic
anne – shameless plug i know – so pls. reread the grace post from yesterday before you delete this!
Brian Zahnd is a pastor in Missouri. He’s a mean theologian and very interested in culture. His blog is pretty rad. http://brianzahnd.com
.-= Lex´s last blog ..Weekend in pics =-.
Hey Anne. I had the opportunity to meet Rachel Held Evans a couple of weeks ago, and her book comes out with Zondervan in June 2010. She is a fantastic writer and asks great questions on her blog. Please check it out: wwwrachelheldevans.com
Thanks for the links!
I just did a similar post to this today. Random. Will defiantly check out your recommendations.
I just checked out Ben’s blog. THANK YOU SO MUCH! I’m so excited about entering his contest.
Your recommendations are epic.
.-= Bianca Juarez´s last blog ..they, them, those… =-.
hooray for Sarah making the list. excellent find, Anne. she’s an amazingly brave woman.
.-= Crystal Renaud´s last blog ..Light in a Dark Place =-.
Thanks, Anne for these discoveries! Here is a fun one I found a day or two ago:
http://www.peopleofwalmart.com In the same lines of awkwardfamilyphotos.com.
.-= @billy_johnson´s last blog ..Mind Dump From #TheNines =-.
Wow, and all I got is a post about the (admittedly funny) contents of my car. Will bookmark the rest for reading after I get said car cleaned out. Thanks.
.-= Lisa-Jo @thegypsymama´s last blog ..Meet the contents of my car (be afraid, be very afraid) =-.
For my money, nothing at the moment is beating the greatness of Meet The Puritans:
http://www.meetthepuritans.com/
Every single post in this very brand new blog is just awe inspiring and jaw dropping. And it is all about a bunch of dead white guys who unapologetically preached and taught the Word of God as all-sufficient, in high view, in high regard, in high authority and God-breathed.
.-= Joseph Louthan´s last blog ..No Wonder I Could Never Nail Down A Definition Of ?Evangelicalism? =-.
I recently discovered Serena Woods after ending up in a conversation on someone else’s facebook page. She authored “Grace is for Sinners” and her account of having an affair and marrying the guy is raw, honest, beautiful and sobering. (Reminded me of the Sarah Markley piece you highighted. She wrote a guest blog here:
http://www.likeawarmcupofcoffee.com/home/?p=1193
I loved this part especially:
Then, God asked me a question: ?Was it worth it?? He clarified: ?Was what happened in your spirit worth all the love and joy with your lover?? My love for God outweighs my love for myself and for another human and I didn?t realize that until I had what I wanted in my hands and felt what it felt like to have God turn His face from me.
Her site is here: http://www.graceisforsinners.com/
.-= idelette´s last blog ..Not that Afraid: Book Review of Max Lucado?s ?Fearless? =-.
bartender + prayer = $1,000
http://spacious4him.wordpress.com/
.-= Terry Smith´s last blog ..9/11-Rescue dogs and their shoes =-.
oops made a mistake with my link.
trying again.
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thank you.
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