Best Book and Movies

As 2011 closes, I wanted to share with you a few of the best movies we saw this year, (as we are avid movie-goers and look for the best ones to see), and one of my favorite books. (Favorite movies will be in next blog!)

Between a Rock and a Grace Place: Divine Surprises in the Tight Spots of Life, written by my friend and bestselling author Carol Kent, is a must-read and a great way to start the new year if you haven't already read it. Between her own "rock and a grace place," Carol shares how she and her husband Gene discovered extraordinary mercy, profound personal experiences of God's sustaining grace, and an incomparable peace in the midst of a very difficult, ongoing situation: the life-without-parole sentence her beloved only son Jason (JP) is serving at a maximum security Florida prison.

Rather than spiraling into despair and bitterness, Carol's story describes how she held on to hope and reached out in compassion for others even in the midst of her own pain. One only has to be in Carol's presence to know that Jesus is alive and well. Only HE could give her the very real joy she possesses and exudes.

Though a remarkable woman and gifted speaker, Carol is also quite real and vulnerable and bears her heart in this well-written book. The lessons shared include her experiences and that of other people convey deep truths and will renew your perspective, pointing you to the source of life and grace--Jesus. Another beautiful feature of Between a Rock and a Grace Place are the letters from Jason Kent, her son. Let me encourage you to read this book so that when at some point or perhaps right now you are faced with the uncertainties and trials of life, you can draw upon God's amazing grace as Carol did, and experience His life right between your rock and hard place. Happy New Year and blessings to you!

Digital downloads of Carol's book (for all e-reader sites) are available for $1.99 until January 2nd by clicking on:  http://www.amazon.com/Between-Rock-Grace-Place-ebook/dp/B003U4UTC2/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1325213639&sr=1-1