Category: Books
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Fear VS. Faith (AKA the heart struggle behind my book)
The following post was written to my Read. Think. Learn. subscribers in February. (Just another reason to join and get the inside scoop!) I’m sharing it with you today because over the last months I have continued working and am now nearing the end of this project. I’ll share more specifics soon, but in case you…
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My 5 Favorite Books of 2017
2017 was a profitable year for reading. I read a bit over 35 books including both fiction and non-fiction works. A person has said that the definition of a good book is one you read when you need to read it. I suppose that could be said about the following five titles. I chose these…
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7 books I want to read
A few years ago I remember seeing lots of Summer Reading Lists floating around the ‘net. Inspired by the idea, I began collecting ideas for my own summer reading list. Until I realized my summer schedule with small children looks fairly identical to my fall, winter, and spring schedule and free reading time doesn’t automatically appear…
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what’s in my library bag
As I’m writing this post, I currently have 53 items checked out from the library. One of those is an overdue book which we have not been able to locate for approximately 2 weeks: The Magic School Bus Takes a Dive. Fie on thee, lost book. I would not expect you would want to see the…
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8 books I’m currently reading
If you follow me on instagram, you probably noticed that Jonathan has been away this week for his seminary classes. My kids and I are heading to be with him this weekend {yahoo!}, so I’ve begun packing for the trip. Yeah right. I still have a solid 42 hours before I need to leave. I haven’t…
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All the Light We Cannot See :: a book review
You know I like reading. It’s why I recently did a book week (that turned into a few weeks). I recently finished reading All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. Have you read it? image via At almost 600 pages, the book was an intimidating size. But after hearing several people recommend it, I…
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too easily satisfied
I’m still reading along in this book (1st fave) and came across an entry a few weeks ago that has been working on me ever since. It’s worth meditation, so I thought I’d share a portion of it here: “I know it’s my problem and I suspect it’s yours too – we’re just too easily satisfied. It’s not…
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10 Books I Want to Read
oh, book lists. they kill me. the problem with book lists is that you have to narrow things down to an actual manageable list. I have problems with decision making, especially when it comes to rather minuscule things like milkshake flavor, hot or iced coffee, and which books to put on my book list. Nevertheless, I have…
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30+ of the very BEST books for preschoolers!
My kids and I spend a large percentage of our days reading. The funny thing about that is that only 1/4 of us actually read. My 3 kids {ages 1, 3, and 5} look at books, listen to audiobooks, listen to me read, and attend storytime at the library on a somewhat sporadic basis due to their somewhat…
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How to Read {when you don’t have time} :: 9 tips
As I quoted from the book, Steal Like an Artist: “Whether you’re in school or not, it’s always your job to get yourself an education.” I cannot agree more with that statement. Reading is not just a hobby for me. It is the main way I further my education. Reading is the best way to learn for free.…
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The Pastor’s Wife :: a book review
I recently finished reading The Pastor’s Wife: Strengthened by Grace for a Life of Love by Gloria Furman. This small book packs a punch of encouragement straight from God’s Word. Furman’s book is filled with Bible verses and Gospel exhortation in three main areas: Loving the Chief Shepherd Loving an Under-Shepherd Loving the Bride of Christ…
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Pretty Takes Practice :: a book review
Today’s book review is a totally light + fun read entitled Pretty Takes Practice. This particular book grabbed my attention while I was browsing the “New Non-fiction” section of my library. I had never heard of the author before but was quite happy to discover that Charla Muller lives in my very own city of Charlotte,…