This book is basically a topical resource of verses in the book of Proverbs. They are presented in alphabetical order – with a ‘good’ or ‘bad’ label. Sometimes the same word is used in one verse in a positive way and negatively in another. For example, the word ‘commandment’ is presented as a positive requirement …
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Sep 06
What about control? Here’s an article including the Worrywart Prayer.
There is a new book coming – Everything by Mary DeMuth. It’s good, people. Following is from Sarah Farish - http://www.makingmuchofhim365.com/2012/09/06/giving-up-control-thanks-mary/. Today, I awakened to this prayer by Mary Demuth in my inbox. Funny how God knows exactly what we need. This prayer reminds me that… God is more than capable of handling my burdens. I …
Aug 17
“On This Day”
This book gives a brief glimpse into Christian history on a specific day of the year – great if you want to know what happened on your birthday, for example. By it’s nature, it gives a limited perspective on Christian history. If you find a tidbit of information about someone you will need to …
May 28
Sold by Patricia McCormick
This is a quick but tough, emotional read. The writing style is lyrical and easy to read, but the subject matter is human trafficking and prostitution. This book is the story of a 13 year old Nepali girl who is sold into the red light district of Calcutta, India. She is innocent and ignorant of …
Apr 05
adding this book to my reading waiting list – “Weird” by Craig Groeschel
(This book launches TODAY!) WEIRD: Because Normal Isn’t Working Do you want to be normal? In our culture today, ‘normal’ looks like this: debt, addiction, busyness, stress… If you’re abnormal or weird, what does that mean? Here are some quotes from the book. Time “If you want a normal life, do what normal people do. If …
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