Today, I join with Lara at Holy Mothering, and others in reflecting on favorite spiritual books. Join us! Add the MEME to your site and post on Tuesdays!
"Creating Beauty" by Gina Loehr-Servant Books
Gina Loehr, the author of "Real Women, Real Saints" also published by Servant Books, has just released a new book, "Creating Beauty". This book was very easy to read. It would make a perfect gift for a bride-to-be, or any young adult woman in your life. The premise of the book is how to become beautiful on the inside, where it really matters, and then that beauty will shine through to our exterior selves. Gina Loehr has become one of my favorite authors, her books go straight to my heart as a Catholic woman and inspire me to live my life for God alone. Here is one of my favorite excerpts from "Creating Beauty"...
"Being trapped in either despair or presumption is like being on a seesaw that can't move. Its a paralysis of the soul. Hope unlocks the hinge, allowing our souls to have the free, joyful, carefree spirits of a trusting child. God gave us each the gift of hope at our baptism. Our task is simply to accept the gift and incorporate it into our lives."
"Prayer: Lord God, you know the dark places in my soul. You know where I need your light to heal me and change my despair into authentic hope. I give you permission to enter these hidden places and to transform them by your grace. Amen."
