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Reviewed by: Olivia Worobec
Marian Jordan writes in a style relatable to young females of this generation. In The List, she explores what every girl is after: checking off self-made goals that must be done in a chronological and definitive way. Jordan
Some interesting points and topics include:
-Beauty: how we often focus on exterior instead of the interior, but this is an empty way of living
-What we put our hope in: this world does not provide the security and acceptance we crave
-Our agenda vs. God’s agenda: we all have a custom personality with special gifts that we are meant to use
-Our God-given niche: there are certain passions built into us that will bring fulfilment
The author also incorporates her own experience in trying to fill a void with what the world claims is an exciting way to live. In the end, it only left her hungrier than before.
It is only when we encounter Jesus that we truly feel beautiful and at peace.
Featured quote: “Anything, and I mean anything, we place at the center of our lives except him [Jesus] will crumble. If we choose to seek first a husband or career or a perfect body, then we are putting THE CENTER OF OUR LIVES SOMETHING UNFIT TO REIGN THERE. Anything we devote ourselves to other than him will ultimately disappoint and leave us wanting and searching for another person, experience, or possession” (93-94).
