More Interested in the Journey

Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul
by John & Stasi Eldredge

I received this book for Christmas (thank you, Josh, Grammy and Paw Paw) and was excited about it because I read The Journey of Desire by John Eldredge years ago and loved it. It was a pretty quick read for me because I didn't linger too much over the places where I was supposed to think about my past and so on. All in all, I think it's a fine book. I guess I feel like I must have different problems than the ones it's meant to address. I had an uncomplicated childhood, a great relationship with both of my parents, fulfilling friendships, and a marriage with a man who only improves my relationship with God. I wouldn't go so far as to say you shouldn't read it, and it might even be exceptionally valuable if you are a woman who has suffered abuse or neglect from parents, other family members, friends or lovers. It did bring up some experiences that made me think seriously about how I'd like us to raise our daughter (if we ever have one), and was a worthwhile book for those ideas alone.

Now, The Journey of Desire is a whole other ball game. I still apply lessons I learned in that book to my life and will probably read it again (as much as I read anything again). I highly recommend it to anyone who's seeking a godly life or struggling to find God in daily life. (Special thanks to David and Becca who gave us this book one year for Christmas.)