Reading time anyone?

Hi friends, I have been really itching to tell you about what I have been reading lately. I took once again to reading over in Benin. Between Suzy's books, Uli's books, Sarah and Matt's library (no joke really), and the Baptist guesthouse's ginormous collection, I have found much great reading. I have been happiest to read my Bible every morning. This year (and it looks like some of next too), I am traveling through the gospels, inspired by John 17:3, I really want to get to know my best friends the God head, and it is really all so well revealed in Jesus' life.
I have been also reading some great books, I recommend some more than others, and some not all (didn't finish those ones) the favorites are in bold:
The Happy Path- by Lawrence Maxwell a reread and a great simple classic

Christ's Object Lessons by Ellen White I didn't know this was such a great book on practical missions and Christian living, awesome!

Spiritual Warfare by Timothy M. Warner great insights

Until the Day Breaks... The life and work of Lilias Trotter by Patricia St. John
an amazing missionary woman

Quest for Power by Robert C. Blaschke this guy was in Benin for a few decades, a great book for understanding animism

Miracles on Maple Hill by Virginia Sorenson

World Dynamics 2007 by Dale Goodson the basis for our mission work

Protecting your teen from Today's Witchcraft by Steve Russo a great insight and resource

I loved a girl by Walter Trobisch A mission story told through letters sent between a couple and a missionary pastor and wife. Really thought provoking

Take the Risk by Dr. Ben Carson A risk to read, but a good risk, it will really change your thinking

Miracle on the River Kwai by Ernest Gordon the real version of the "Bridge over the River Kwai" film. Much more moving and spiritual. It is a war story, quite intense, but deeply inspiring

La Priere by G. Andre In French but a simple study on prayer

Who's Afriad of the Old Testament God? by Alden Thompson After reading it I am actually more afraid of Alden Thompson. He has wonderful things to say about understand the horrific events of Israelite history but really falls short on the prophetic parts of the Old Testament, I mean really short.

If My People Pray by Randy Maxwell I wish everyone would have taken this book more seriously whent it came out around ten years ago, very inspiring, it is not too late!

Root of the Righteous by A.W. Tozer God gave this man an austounding nack for Proverb like writing, really deep thinking.

Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Back by Charles R. Swindoll Helped me to keep walking!

If With All Your Heart by Richard W. O'Fill An easy to understand prayer guide

Tales of the Kingdom: Kingdom Tales Part 1 by David and Karen Mains An allegory akin to Pilgrim's Progress, unlike other allegories like parts of Narnia, it doesn't put the Bible into allegory but takes the Christian walk and our world today and makes that the story.

The Gift by Kim Allen Johnson Kind of a rewrite of Desire of Ages but with more creative license. I like the imagery, but sometimes it was a bit much.

Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink An book of prairie life and a young girl's adventures there, really neat for all ages.

Life Sketches of Ellen White by Ellen White, C.C. Croller, W.C. White, and D.E. Robinson
Opened my eyes to the amazing history of our church. Also interesting to read what was important to Ellen in her life (the mission work, the youth, the miracles) instead of what others might see as needed (like whether or not she ate this or that or went to a museum, etc.)

Justin Morgan Had a Horse by Marguerite Henry Okay the Baptist Guesthouse has books for younger readers, but they are fascinating too. Great historical tidbit

Call It Courage by Armstrong Perry The story was neat, but the illustration in this Aladdin Books version were really awesome, by the author too.

Sentries by Gary Paulson I want to be honest this is a questionable author. This one was intrigueing and useful, but I don't think I'll press him further for any other ones.

Escape to God by Jim Hohnberger with Tim and Julie Canuteson Not for the faint hearted that's for sure. A radical story and book.

The Remnant by Clifford Goldstien Really challenging and clear.

The Ministry of Angels by Irwin H. Evans I used to think that all Adventist writers could be trusted but always be wary I am learning, test all by the scriptures. This old book was easy to be shown unBiblical in the first part he describes Jesus as born of God, as in not equal with God, whether he really meant it, who knows.

Turn Your Back on the Problem by Malcom Smith Very interesting and encouraging, I would like to know where he is today, the book was written only a year after the man's great personal reivival.

The Message of Daniel: God Cares Vol 1 by C. Mervyn Maxwell A classic and a big one took me the whole time there to read. I really appreciated it. Next is Vol 2 Revelation!

With Christ in the School of Prayer by Andrew Murray A disappointment I didn't finish it. He also like Evans says that Jesus is below God couldn't get around that. (page 86)

Getting Sent: A Relational Approach to Support Raising by Pete Sommer
Very theoretical, but still filled with testimonies and useful advice for missionaries anywhere.
Great Bible studies on fundraising in it too.

Torches of Joy by John Dekker with Lois Neely Really inspiring story.

Well I hope you've enjoyed this, reading is a great past time.