I thought Dream with Me: Race, Love, and the Struggle We Must Win was John M. Perkins' magnus opus. I was thankful for the wisdom and beauty along with the honesty and heart that Mr. Perkins shared in what appeared to be his last book. I highly recommend that book especially as we are all … Continue reading Count It All Joy (Book Review)
https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B08XNDYPSJ&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_QK7CHTNFF7MHSX70XMMN One thing the last year and a half and counting has shed light on is our anemic view of community, specifically the church. It revealed how many were satisfied by a good conversation or time of prayer in the halls or in a class. Or just chatter after service with those around them or … Continue reading Genuine Community (book review)
Out my Window: overcast rainy off and on, humid Enjoying: break from writing papers, reading my friend's Daybook, waterfalls, watching 3 crazy zucchini plants that I did not plant grow wild in my non-tended to garden, visits with good friends Listening to/Watching: Finished listening and watching lessons on Acute Stress, Grief, and Trauma and Theories of Counseling now … Continue reading Daybook (disclaimer: been awhile edition)
https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B085FRH7LP&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_8CJXC8B2WG3Z7771X6ZT I am fascinated by all things related to the brain and learning. I also love theology. So when I had a chance to review The Other Half of Church: Christian Community, Brain Science, and Overcoming Spiritual Stagnation by Jim Wilder and Michel Hendricks from Moody Publishing, I jumped at the chance. This was a … Continue reading The Other Half of Church (Book Review)
https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B08CJ7WNS7&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_D5bcGbS3HE8CQ "A lifetime of freedom is made up of single days." John Elmore's premise for this 90 day devotional for overcoming addiction reminds me of Jesus' words in Matthew 6:34 "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today has enough trouble of its own." Addiction can be an overwhelming mountain … Continue reading Freedom Starts Today (Book Review)
Recently Moody Publishers allowed me to review Habakkuk: Remembering God's Faithfulness When He Seems Silent by Dannah Gresh. This Bible study on a little book in the Bible, that is easy to miss, provided an in-depth look at the prophet Habakkuk and his world. Gresh takes the reader through all of Habakkuk, along with parts … Continue reading Habakkuk (Book Review)
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