Book Review: Things Pondered & Further Still

Things Pondered and Further Still are both books of poetry and vignettes from the Bible study writer, Beth Moore (a woman whose work and writings I admire and respect). The first book, Things Pondered, is very raw and personal. Moore tells of difficult parental challenges with grace and humility. Interspersed with the prose stories of mothering and observations about Mary, the mother of Christ, she has included several poems. Many of these stories are ones she has shared in various speaking engagements. The second volume, Further Still, offers more vignettes and poems. My favorite three poems from this book: "A Tattletale," "My Prodigal," and "The Poet." Moore's genuine vulnerability and meekness is refreshing and real.