I hope to be reflecting–and acting–on that more this year, Mary. Had some good conversations about it this weekend with Jeff. I’ve watched him become a much more compassionate person over the years.

I still haven’t figured out how best to shape my to-read list either. There are certain books that I like to read because the time is right, but I also like to have open space for other books that seem to slide in out of nowhere. If I can just prioritize the books that I’ve “always wanted to read but just haven’t”, I think I’ll be satisfied. I still may not get to them anytime soon, but at least I’ll have that list together. 🙂

I’m glad you mentioned that book, Betty. I’ll look into it because I want to read books this year that are about this very thing. God is always at work behind the scenes and out in front of us, yes?

I have been glad to get back to daily Bible reading, too. I had been reading devotionals (got two unexpected [and unasked for….:-) ] ones for Christmas last year) and some good study books, and they’re very helpful, but just not the same as reading the Bible itself.

I’m not sure how to do a master to-read list. I am considering a couple of reading challenges I’ve seen others hosting but don’t want to over-commit myself. Sometimes I feel led to read certain books at certain times that I hadn’t planned on, and I want to leave room for those, too. It’s a dilemma! But a good one – I’d rather have that situation than nothing interesting to read.

I don’t guess you’re flying to Pasadena either then? 😉 Happy New Year to you too, friend!

I had lunch with my sister and some friends last week and we were discussing the subject of keeping our hearts soft but our skins tough. That’s been weighing on me for awhile, but that nailed it that day.

Thanks for the vote of confidence but my heart still has lots of empty spots available to be more compassionate. Just ask those around me. ha. Don’t work too hard–it’s the weekend again already. Been hard keeping up with what day it is the past couple weeks.