"The Shack" and "Going All The Way"

I read two books recently, and interestingly, they're quite different from each other, but somehow I connected with both of them. I'll talk about "The Shack" first. I borrowed this book from Sharon because she said it was a good book and I decided to read it. Initially I wanted to read it because it had an interesting idea. God sends some dude a message telling him to go to this shack in the wilderness, the location of where his youngest daughter was kidnapped and murder previously. Preposterous, yet somehow I won't be surprised if this really happened. So this guy, in a span of a weekend, meets God and his life is changed. I won't go into further detail, but I do recommend this book to read!

Next is "Going All The Way". Bern suggested that I read it. First glance at the title made me laugh, and Bern told me to not think of it the way you're all probably thinking right now. This book actually talked about how to prepare for a marriage that will "go all the way"...thus, a fulfilling marriage that will last forever. Interesting book to read because it really makes you think about what you are doing now in terms of preparing yourself for your future spouse. I really liked the ending how the author provided 7 "habits of the heart":
1. I will deal with my past
2. I will grow with good people
3. I will learn to be a listener
4. I will guard my heart
5. I will practice facing and resolving conflict
6. I will be financially responsible
7. I will invest in my relationship with God
This is all stuff to keep in mind...you know...for the future! =)