Postcrossing

I absolutely love letter writing. I like thinking of someone and hand writing them a letter, filling out an envelope, stamping it, and putting it in the mailbox. I equally love receiving  letters. I am saddened that the art of letter writing is fading away in lieu of instant forms of communication. But I was tickled pink when I found http://www.postcrossing.com . Here you can send and receive handwritten postcards from all over the world. Today I sent a letter to a girl in China who expressed her interest in receiving foreign money. I enclosed an Alaska state quarter along with a District of Columbia quarter. I can't wait for her to be able to add these to her collection. I also can't wait to receive my next postcard from another kind stranger. Who's day could you brighten by sending them a letter?

Wild at Heart

In this 2010 revised and expanded edition of “Wild at Heart – Discovering the Secrets to a Man’s Soul”, John Eldredge delves into the inner recesses of a man’s soul and reveals what makes men tick and thrive. He examines how modern society expects men to forsake their natural instincts in order to appear to be “a nice guy” and how this causes men to lose their desire for adventure and life. Eldredge goes step by step revealing how God designed men with a sense of purpose, adventure and strength. He talks about how to regain the God given character traits that society has stifled but that men and women naturally thrive on. Every woman wants a strong man who is passionate about God and living life to its fullest. This book is a must read for Christian men who are feeling the pangs of the rat race and the boring nice guy façade. Women can also benefit from this great read in order to understand better who God created their husband to be and to encourage those character traits. John Eldregdge is a clever writer who incorporates witty stories into his illustrations. This is an easy and enjoyable read that contains a wealth of important concepts. To comply with the new regulations of the Federal Trade Commission I must say that I received this book complimentary from Thomas Nelson through the www.booksneeze.com program. The above opinions are all mine.