tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46367288441142923072024-03-05T08:37:39.052-08:00ScribbleHavenScribbleHavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00167215942602778782noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4636728844114292307.post-9790860430461569122013-06-26T10:47:00.002-07:002013-06-26T10:47:10.939-07:00By Grace Alone: Finding Freedom and Purging Legalism from your Life<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<tr><td valign="top"> </td><td valign="top">In trying to explain the delicate balance of faith and works/law and
grace, Derek Prince delivers solid information in a relatively dry,
heavy style that reads like a term paper. His writing style would be
improved by'fleshed out' examples, stories, illustrations or parables.
By communicating dryly, the liberating, beautiful concept of grace seems
dimensionless. A much more interesting book on this exact same subject
is the life-changing "Prodigal God" by Tim Keller. Theologically, this
book has much to teach, but without an element of pathos, it doesn't
powerfully deliver.<br /><br />Thank you to Chosen Books for allowing me to review this book.</td></tr>
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ScribbleHavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00167215942602778782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4636728844114292307.post-23216364266046987282012-07-01T15:23:00.000-07:002012-07-01T15:24:19.614-07:00Confronting Jezebel<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Growing up as a pastor's kid, I witnessed some fairly tragic church
splits and conflicts. Reading this book opened my eyes to glimpse some
of the motivations and spiritual warfare that occur through people in
regards to church conflict. Though the memories are painful, it's
important to really understand the driving forces (often demonic) behind
church-splitting Jezebels so that I can be discerning if one ever pops
up in church again. (Very likely!)<br />
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The best part of this book
were the stories that fleshed out what Jezebel looks like in real time.
The more you read about them, the more one can recognize traits and
behaviors in people that operate under this controlling spirit. It also
opened my eyes to some controlling behavior I have -- and helped me
work and pray through it.<br />
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Overall, the book is good due to the
stories and real-life examples, but I wish the book would focus more on
God and His power to pull down the devil's strongholds. Sometimes, it's
better to study the Truth than the counterfeit (Jesus over Jezebel),
but I'd definitely recommend this book to anyone in ministry!<br />
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Thank you to Bethany House publishing for giving me this book for reviewing purposes.
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Living a gloomy existence in a war-torn town, Quaker-girl Hannah finds
herself restless and impatient with her Friend's pacifistic stance on
the Revolutionary War. Her insatiable desire for justice is at odds
with her family's stringent rules. Guilt presses upon her as she begins
to do the unthinkable: spying for the Rebels!<br /><br />Jeremiah Jones
cannot bear to ask for help, much less ask for help from the uppity,
self-righteous Quaker girl! But with so many lives in his hand -- the
only one he's got left -- he's quickly running out of options.<br /><br />Siri
Mitchell uses double narrative voice which was a wonderful technique.
The male narrator (Jeremiah) was so real and lifelike, I couldn't wait
to get to the chapters in his voice. The romance developed subtly,
through bitter banter and witty quips (which I loved!)without dominating
or overpowering the work. Suspense, action, raw emotion and deep
faith-probing will keep the pages flying!! It definitely kept me on the
edge of my seat.<br /><br />Thank you to Bethany Publishers for sending me a
copy of this book to review. All opinions were mine, and I received no
other compensation. I hope they make a miniseries out of this!ScribbleHavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00167215942602778782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4636728844114292307.post-87190764262052787552012-01-25T09:40:00.000-08:002012-01-25T09:40:04.566-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.imarksweb.net/img/1/1416544844.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://www.imarksweb.net/img/1/1416544844.jpg" width="268" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My sweet friend, Julia, recommended this book to me: <i>Parenting by the Book</i> by John Rosemond. I really liked it, and I feel so inspired to parent with confidence I gain from trusting Scriptural truths.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here are some quick things I learned/liked:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-teaching a child <b>manners</b> is key in child-rearing. When a child gives another person preference and respect, he gains self-respect. He is teachable (in school) if he is respectful and obedient to others. This starts with manners.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-<b>High self-esteem</b> in a child should be<b> avoided </b>at all costs. If a child esteems himself highly, he is proud, selfish and thinks the world revolves around him. Teach a child to be humble and considerate to others.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-A family should be more <b>marriage-centered</b> than child-centered. After the age of 3, the parents shouldn't cater to every need of the child, but rather, teach him to serve the family (chores, etc) and be a contributing member instead of ruler of the roost.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- <b>Tell and compel</b>. I shouldn't ask, plead, cajoul or beg my child to do anything. I tell them once, and turn away so they only have a back to argue with. Lead with confidence -- inspiring and influencing.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Predicable consequences (such as spanking a child for the same infraction over and over and over) <b>immunizes the child to the spanking</b>. Instead, make discipline unpredictable (and creative), increasing the punishment each time the infraction is made. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-Limiting activities after school and allowing more time for kids to be kids in free play is good. Rosamond points out that going to a kid's soccer game is NOT family time, team building is less important than family building. He says a mother's identity should not be wrapped up in her children's activities. Amen!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-Micromanaging Moms: (I could tend toward this!) If you are constantly checking in on your child's homework, affairs and other things, you are teaching the child that he doesn't have to be responsible, since you're always there to remind him of things, fight his battles, pick up last minute supplies he needs TOMORROW etc. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rosamond talks a lot (too much?) about how modern parenting (prompted by today's psyco-babble) has truly derailed children, but he insists that if we base parenting on Biblical truth -- we will never be flailing for answers or doubting the legitimacy of our "curriculum." </span></div>ScribbleHavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00167215942602778782noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4636728844114292307.post-7633975656912444532011-10-11T14:40:00.000-07:002011-10-11T14:40:14.029-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i43.tower.com/images/mm100158203/as-silver-refined-kay-arthur-paperback-cover-art.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i43.tower.com/images/mm100158203/as-silver-refined-kay-arthur-paperback-cover-art.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Stacks of books on my dresser topple and fall. "Silver Refined" catches my eye, and upon cracking it open, I cringe as my eyes drink in the opening lines. I whisper, "Lord, why does REFINING have to be so painful. I don't know if I want to be refined . . ."<br />
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Kay Arthur knows from a painful past the agony of being refined. Melted and poured out, Kay's horrific personal experiences (which came as an utter surprise to me) have molded her into one of the most godly women teachers of the Bible. Stories of God's work in her life, as well in the lives of her friends serve to demonstrate that God is a God to be trusted. And the pain the accompanies trials lifts our faces to a God who HEALS.<br />
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I definitely ate this book up -- 4 stars for this excellent resource for people going through difficult times in their lives. <br />
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I received a copy of this book from Blogging for Books for reviewing-- which in no way influenced my review. </div>ScribbleHavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00167215942602778782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4636728844114292307.post-16370463875443485502011-08-01T20:38:00.000-07:002011-08-01T20:38:27.786-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.faithfulreader.com/art/covers/large/9781601423443.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.faithfulreader.com/art/covers/large/9781601423443.jpg" /></a></div>The foolish man built his house upon the sand. When the rains of death, financial trouble, relational battles and personal loss come, the foundations crumbled. I ask myself: on what have I built my house? Randy Alcorn's 90 Days made my mouth dry and my heart thud -- is my faith strong enough to get me through the tough times? No, but my God is. <br />
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This amazing book by Randy Alcorn has a title that I think sounds fluffy and light. Trust me, this is anything but light. Alcorn tackles issues of terminal illness, losing your children, divorce and other painful things that come, and he shows how God's hand always orchestrates things for the good. God is good. All the time. <br />
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Alcorn's main point that really drove home for me, was that BEFORE trials come, you must know in your heart that God is good. Troubles WILL happen in this life. After reading the book, of course I still dread them. But I've learned a little more of my Creator that gives me hope that He will be present to pull me through my grief. <br />
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With long passages of Scripture, this book works perfectly for a daily devotional. (Though it might make you cry at points.) I'm going to read it again with my husband. <br />
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(This book was given to me by the publishers.)ScribbleHavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00167215942602778782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4636728844114292307.post-42484453331120779932011-04-26T21:15:00.000-07:002011-04-26T21:15:21.177-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.lisasee.com/images/SnowFlowerpb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.lisasee.com/images/SnowFlowerpb.jpg" width="207" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Snowflower and the Secret Fan</i> by Lisa See </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">This novel reads like an Amy Tan story with its vivid Asian imagery and strong female-dominated plot. Expertly written, this story within a story captures the deep friendship between two young girls as they struggle their way through customs and traditions in becoming proper grown women.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">This book's description of footbinding was like nothing I'd ever heard. Did you know that mothers wrapped their baby's girls' feet and made them walk on it for days until the bones would break and settle? I learned that 1 in 10 girls died from infection incurred from improper binding techniques.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">One of my favorite parts of the story is when the main character realizes that her heart is like a black shriveled mushroom. That she's really evil and dark on the inside. Unfortunately, after this revelation, she tries to work away her penitence instead of accepting the forgiveness that was freely offered to her. The ending makes it sound like she made peace with herself through her acts of remorse, but you and I both know that "shriveled mushroom" hearts won't change by any means other than Jesus's grace imparted to us.</div>ScribbleHavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00167215942602778782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4636728844114292307.post-64440802718050583532011-04-26T20:57:00.000-07:002011-04-26T21:01:24.217-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://img2.imagesbn.com/images/91490000/91490619.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://img2.imagesbn.com/images/91490000/91490619.JPG" width="247" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">My dear friend, Julia, sent me this book when she found out I was pregnant. Plus, my mother-in-law also said she'd read it a few times when she had a household of little boys. So I <i>knew</i> it was going to be good!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Jean Fleming encourages young mothers to teach their children godliness through love, prayer, example, discipline and cREaTIviTy!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">One of the best things I got out of this book was how to prayer for Julianna. I pray that she will be a member of God's Kingdom, a credit to the Kingdom and am ambassador of the Kingdom. Jean Fleming really encourages me to teach Julianna at every opportunity, using my creativity and skills. I'm so excited about teaching Julianna about Jesus!<br />
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A GREAT companion book in this same genre is Edith Schaeffer's <i>The Hidden Art of Homemaking. </i>Mrs. Schaeffer's ideas are so creative and practical, you'll love it!<br />
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The theme communicates the sanctity and value of life in a Christian way, (which I love) but the plot and story are a little all-over-the place. As an adult, I smiled at the "surprise" ending, but I could just see my child being SO disappointed if I just have ONE baby next time. <br />
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This would be a good book for a family having twins, but I would skip it otherwise. <br />
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Thank you to WaterBrook Press for giving me a copy of this book for review.ScribbleHavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00167215942602778782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4636728844114292307.post-9372256249181374962011-04-18T09:54:00.000-07:002011-04-18T09:54:30.702-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oMf9unlVi18/S93y_TH1mNI/AAAAAAAAAZs/y5yHlGrHFhY/s1600/secretlifeofbees.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oMf9unlVi18/S93y_TH1mNI/AAAAAAAAAZs/y5yHlGrHFhY/s320/secretlifeofbees.jpg" width="209" /></a></div>Well-written southern literature at its best! You can smell the citrus, hear the bees and in my case, even feel the sticky sweet honey. Literally. <br />
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Yes, as I turned the very last page of the novel, I noticed something gooey on the back of my leg. Then I noticed it on the couch, too. "What is that?" I smelled it. HONEY. "How in the world did that get there?!?" <br />
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The plot really "stuck with me" (haha), and after thinking about it for a few days, I really decided that overall, I didn't love the story. The characters and themes center around a Virgin Mary-figure, and have even formed a cult-like following of Mary as they understand her. I do understand the young girl's craving for a mother figure, but the worship of any other god does not and cannot give fulfillment and joy.<br />
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This book was excellently written, but I can't really fully enjoy a plot so heavily ensconced in occultic symbolism. What if it would have been centered around Christ who loves and heals the broken-hearted?ScribbleHavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00167215942602778782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4636728844114292307.post-73287264702328357402011-04-18T09:37:00.000-07:002011-04-18T09:37:09.385-07:00Asking the Hard Questions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://nelsonbibles.com/admin/products/thumbs/Take%20Action%20Bible.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://nelsonbibles.com/admin/products/thumbs/Take%20Action%20Bible.jpg" width="204" /></a></div>The Take Action Bible asks the difficult questions that cause Christians to evaluate living their faith through works. The one question that really stood out: "How do you want to be a blessing to the world?" A few years ago, I would have had a three-point answer written down on paper, but when I read this question, I realized how self-centered and small-minded I have become. The questions really inspired some heart-searching. <br />
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The people featured in this Bible are little short of amazing. From a tiny girl selling lemonade to a man battling HIV, these heroes of faith inspire the reader to really engage with the Word and look for opportunities to live it out amongst the unsaved. The list of 52 action ideas at the end are superb for getting your mind thinking about how to live a faith of action! <br />
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Because the colored illustrated pages are so thick and the Bible pages are so thin, the book is difficult to flip through, which makes it more of a specialty Bible than one to take to Bible study or church. I would be thrilled if the Take Action Bible was a devotional: including more stories and only relevant sections of Scripture (since most Christians already own other Bibles). However, the New King James version definitely flows beautifully and is easy to understand. I also loved the spaces to journal and record answers to the questions. <br />
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Thank you Booksneeze for giving me a copy of this book for review!ScribbleHavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00167215942602778782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4636728844114292307.post-39869005211767163342011-04-09T09:37:00.000-07:002011-04-09T09:37:04.672-07:00Funny, Humbling and Encouraging<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://awritersinkhorn.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/lifewithoutlimitsbookjacket.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://awritersinkhorn.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/lifewithoutlimitsbookjacket.jpg" width="211" /></a></div> I sat down to read this book thinking it was an autobiography about a guy with no arms and legs. Imagine my surprise as I realized the truly handicapped person living with crippling fears and limitations was me. Recently, a few extra postpartum pounds sent me into a tailspin of self-loathing and shame. Yes, I was feeling fat. SO trite, but my self-absorption and sadness were debilitating me--I couldn't even look at people in the face at times! <br />
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Nick's humility and joy smacked me lovingly in the face and shook me back to reality: If he can live the joy of the Lord in spite of his human limitations, I surely can rise to face the dawn of a day with laughter bubbling in my soul that God has given me a life to live for His purposes. <br />
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With a doubt, my favorite bits of this book are Nick's stories. He has an unending supply of hilarious stunts and pranks like posing in the storefront window as an armless underwear mannequin--scaring unsuspecting window shoppers out of their, well, pants! <br />
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Despite his small stature, Nick is larger than life, and his words will teach and admonish fellow "broken" human beings to grasp hold of a life lived for God's glory. <br />
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Thanks to Blogging for Books for a copy of this book for review.ScribbleHavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00167215942602778782noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4636728844114292307.post-28445755534738220132011-04-06T21:52:00.000-07:002011-04-06T21:52:58.175-07:00Big Hearted, God-Centered<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://christianeyes.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/rick-and-bubba.jpg?w=182&h=276" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://christianeyes.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/rick-and-bubba.jpg?w=182&h=276" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR_9rYi48czGRcBcZVPb2o2KWefaAEseRuZFkENZ1_fuLS_P9ulkQ" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
</a></div>Rick and Bubba are household names down south, so it's only natural that reading their stories is like strolling down memory with old family friends. Taking the show way back to its beginnings, each man details his personal journey in making the Rick and Bubba radio show into what it is today -- a total joy and success to all its thousands of listeners! <br />
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Both men emphasize how being genuine, honest and transparent has truly affected their radio show, and the reader watches as "bein' real" carries the show from a fun pastime, to a money making job-job, to a cult classic and ultimately, into a tool in God's hands bringing hundreds to Christ through triumph and tragedy. Rick and Bubba share their written story in humility as they give God the glory for their success and ministry. <br />
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Warning -- if you are a parent, this book will bring you to tears and to your knees. It made me evaluate my faith -- will I truly give God glory when He gives AND takes away from me? These men are big-bodied, big-hearted and big heroes of faith in God. <br />
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Thanks to Booksneeze for giving me a copy of this book for review. I snatched it up and didn't put it down!ScribbleHavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00167215942602778782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4636728844114292307.post-49386740635174226672011-03-20T19:41:00.000-07:002011-03-20T19:41:21.094-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5WbzsuI7D5med35_29KKYzCesYEQ6v5XhMsIKo4lJM5FX9skPl2rba9yMXhrMCkSI4ktnOCjqnWt5Lg6TPGeHeB34o2I1u-IjK-0aKKCV5ywE1TAyt8WrIuxniXYAawHcPStC2l1Gh7dM/s1600/graham.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5WbzsuI7D5med35_29KKYzCesYEQ6v5XhMsIKo4lJM5FX9skPl2rba9yMXhrMCkSI4ktnOCjqnWt5Lg6TPGeHeB34o2I1u-IjK-0aKKCV5ywE1TAyt8WrIuxniXYAawHcPStC2l1Gh7dM/s1600/graham.jpg" /></a></div>Recently my grandma bought my dad a "Christian" self-help book from a grocery store. He started to read it and was stunned to find doctrine so twisted, that it crossed the line of blasphemy. With all the self-help Christian books dotting the shelves, it's difficult to discern what's going to be trustworthy and spiritually edifying. When I saw this book available from Booksneeze.com, I knew immediately I could trust it to be spiritually sound because of one name: Billy Graham. A man who has proven himself to be solidly grounded in the gospel, Billy Graham expertly delivers teachings based on the Bible in layman's terms. <br />
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Though this classic has been updated, its truths survive the test of time because they are rooted in the timeless Word. Billy Graham applies scripture in a very clear, concise way that will speak to both the spiritually mature and newer believers. This would be a great gift to a college student, a new mom or anybody that is limited on time, but needs quick and solid daily guidance. I'm going to stash a copy in my guest room for visitors to enjoy.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">*Thanks to Booksneeze.com for sending me a copy to review!* </div>ScribbleHavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00167215942602778782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4636728844114292307.post-544033039758457612011-02-26T09:51:00.000-08:002011-02-26T09:51:32.217-08:00Fantasy Meets the Deep South<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.lybrary.com/images/2370002656368.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.lybrary.com/images/2370002656368.jpg" width="208" /></a></div>Tucked into the tangled woods of the deep south, a little girl and a story have their beginnings. In a flash of lightening, Mercy's mama births her on the banks of a muddy creek, and Mercy's life takes on a fantastic quality from the get-go. <br />
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But in her late twenties, unmarried, working long hours at her newspaper job, her life seems anything but extraordinary -- until she discovers herself face to face with a book not of this world. Within its pages, others' lives take form and shape. Outside its pages, her own life seems to unravel as it takes mysterious twists and turns. Who is this tall, dark and handsome stranger? Why does he seem so familiar? What dark secrets will the magical book reveal, and will she have the strength to stand in the face of its awful truth? <br />
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If the reader hopes for an otherworldy adventure, this story is Hometown USA with a mysterious, creepy spiritual dimension. Though I had hoped for a good read in the genre of southern literature, the South in this book serves more as a flat, muted backdrop like the painted scenery on stage in a play. One cannot taste syrupy sweet tea, sweat in the humidity or smell the pungent Bradford pear trees. Expectations aside, the book's originality, creative twists and strong female character will keep the pages flying. <br />
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I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this reviewScribbleHavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00167215942602778782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4636728844114292307.post-51320971319594816972010-12-27T22:35:00.000-08:002010-12-27T22:36:37.058-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://store.rabbitroom.com/content/album_covers/Charlatansboy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://store.rabbitroom.com/content/album_covers/Charlatansboy.jpg" width="208" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Charlatan's Boy</div><div style="text-align: center;">By Jonathan Rogers</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">"Ladies and Gentlemen . . . It is my privilege to introduce you to the World's Ugliest Boy!" </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Greasy-mustached, traveling showman Floyd can't be trusted by his audiences OR, for that matter, his boy: ugly orphan Grady. Lies are all part of Floyd's business, and Grady can't for the life of him figure out which of Floyd's story of Grady's originings is true. Traipsing from town to town with the Charlatan, duping one "ignerent" village after the next, Grady finds himself torn between wanting the truth and loving the tall-tales . . . roughin' the big life on the road and still yearning for a sense of belonging. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Amidst the adventures of stampedes, bull-riding, swamp hoofing, wild showmanship and knock-down drag out fights alongside a pretty girl, one cannot read this tale without falling in love with the ugliest orphan to ever show his face in Corenwald. With cantering southern diction, Jonathan Rogers weaves a tall tale that is sure to delight, entertain and touch every reader. I loved it! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">(I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review.) For a sneak peek at the first 2 chapters, go<a href="http://waterbrookmultnomah.com/2010/06/15/sneak-peek-the-charlatans-boy-by-jonathan-rogers/?ref=BloggingForBooks_Chapter1Link"> here</a>. </div>ScribbleHavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00167215942602778782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4636728844114292307.post-91947173305644763272010-11-28T08:43:00.000-08:002010-11-28T08:43:55.879-08:00Shameless Shutterfly Shabang!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/img_/publishing/styleSwatches/ssc/stationerycard_5x5/STATIONERYCARD_5x5-31046-2935-MERCHLARGE_FRONT-v1288741736000116313.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.shutterfly.com/img_/publishing/styleSwatches/ssc/stationerycard_5x5/STATIONERYCARD_5x5-31046-2935-MERCHLARGE_FRONT-v1288741736000116313.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Shutterfly is doing a promotion where if you write a 150 word article for them on your blog, you'll get 50 free Christmas cards! I'm super excited about this because 1) anybody can do it, 2) I've got to hurry up and get on this Christmas card thing and 3) Shutterfly seems to have really good quality pictures, designs and photobooks.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Possible spoiler alert: I really like the above Christmas card (<a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/cards-stationery/merry-blossoms-christmas-card?sortType=1&storeNode=93496">Merry Blossom</a>) and this one called <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/cards-stationery/retro-christmas-christmas-5x7-folded-card?sortType=1&storeNode=93496">Retro Christmas</a> . . . One might be perfect for the Christmas picture we took at the beach this week. Can't wait until Millie Bean can be on there with us . . . next Christmas! :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Also check out these <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/calendars/wall-calendars">wall calendars</a> if you still need a Christmas gift for Gramps, or this <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/baby-girls-1st-birthday-invitations/party-chick-birthday-invitation-5x7-flat?sortType=1&storeNode=60384">cutie birthday invite</a> with a little chicken on it. And if you're ever planning a baby shower, they have way cuter invites than you'll ever find at Target! Like<a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/baby-girl-shower-invitations/clothes-line-pink-baby-shower-invitation-5x7-flat?sortType=1&storeNode=60379"> this one</a>! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hope that y'all are having a great time planning/decorating for Christmas. I plan to launch into it this week. Thanks for listening about Shutterfly! And check your mail!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>ScribbleHavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00167215942602778782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4636728844114292307.post-41746146553526429302010-11-18T07:16:00.000-08:002010-11-18T07:16:04.719-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.barnesandnoble.com/images/28210000/28211497.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://images.barnesandnoble.com/images/28210000/28211497.JPG" /></a></div><i>The Birth That's Right for You</i> by a doctor and a midwife, helps explain the birth process without inundating the reader with horror stories and heavy opinions. Their premise is that what comes naturally to you defines how you will birth your baby. (IE, if you don't breathe through your teeth, it's not going to come in that handy when you're fightin' through those contractions.)<br />
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I like to be informed without being influenced, so this book helped me feel more confident about going into labor and delivery. A little more information about what the drugs actually do -- and their negative/positive affects would have been helpful.ScribbleHavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00167215942602778782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4636728844114292307.post-39684627238946674602010-11-16T18:54:00.000-08:002010-11-16T18:54:53.648-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.dvdworldpr.com/store/images/uploads/THE_LEAST_AMONG_YOU.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.dvdworldpr.com/store/images/uploads/THE_LEAST_AMONG_YOU.jpg" width="224" /></a></div>Sadly, many Christian movies have the reputation of being less than well produced. However, <i>The Least Among You </i>contains excellent cinematography and quality acting.<br />
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Caught up in the 1965 Watts Riots, Richard Kelly finds himself on probation in an all-white seminary. Kelly is torn between his civil rights duties, spiritual calling and the presidents agenda for his presence at the all-white school. Inspired by a true story, this movie doesn't shy away from the irony of racial prejudice and hatred within a Christian seminary. <br />
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Though the overall story was interesting, the plot moves somewhat slowly and ends uninspirationally. However, the movie's thought-provoking contrasts and issues of morality allows for a wholesome way to spend an evening!<br />
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Booksneeze.com provided me with this DVD for reviewing purposes.ScribbleHavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00167215942602778782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4636728844114292307.post-31154115932443259902010-09-17T17:53:00.000-07:002010-09-17T18:05:20.409-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.inspire4less.com/productimages/9781595552327.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.inspire4less.com/productimages/9781595552327.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Your Money God's Way: Overcoming the 7 Money Myths that Keep Christians Broke</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Amie Streater</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">[Before I launch into the review, I gotta say that using a "Buy ONE get ONE free"<b> Blizzard coupon</b> from DairyQueen as a <b>bookmark</b> really propels and motivates you to finish a non-fiction book! Think of it as a reward to yourself when get done! I try to read fiction and non-fiction alternatively, and sometimes I need a little push. Anyone want to come with me for a Blizzard???]</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Your Money</i> puts to the test Christians' often <i>counterfeit </i>convictions about spending money. Unfortunately, Christians are not exempt from the staggering statistics of bankruptcy and debt that currently bear down on American families across our nation. This book helps to dig up the doo-doo in our thought lives that lead us to spending ways that keep us poor.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Though the book didn't address my personal counterfeit conviction: guilt about spending money, it did a good job addressing over-spending and getting out of debt. I am often so inspired by good money books!<br />
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Booksneeze.com sent me this book complimentary on the condition that I write a review for it on my blog! I say, yes please!</div>ScribbleHavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00167215942602778782noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4636728844114292307.post-37418622660474433062010-09-05T18:14:00.000-07:002010-09-05T18:14:02.041-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://img1.fantasticfiction.co.uk/images/n58/n292544.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://img1.fantasticfiction.co.uk/images/n58/n292544.jpg" width="210" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i>The Last Child</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">John Hart</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">It took me about three late nights to devour this suspenseful book--but I don't recommend reading it before bed: it's kinda scary!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">A family torn apart by a missing child suddenly becomes entangled in a deeper plot when another child goes missing. Dun dun duuun . . .</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">This book had some language and the subject matter (child abductions) can get a little heavy. It's a big time page turner (but that could also be because I got the large print edition. :) I'm a huge fan of large print . . . . John Hart keeps things moving right along with deft symbolism and engaging action.</div>ScribbleHavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00167215942602778782noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4636728844114292307.post-80918883110171991342010-09-01T18:11:00.000-07:002010-09-01T18:17:19.296-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRkrdZ0HWR6F3FbGojaTHZlWrNSmrJDGeggaHSeola9oicbNCY&t=1&usg=__8Er2WVOtLwAMnoq9D01YYi5D95o=" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="160" src="http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRkrdZ0HWR6F3FbGojaTHZlWrNSmrJDGeggaHSeola9oicbNCY&t=1&usg=__8Er2WVOtLwAMnoq9D01YYi5D95o=" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>How to Be Your Own Selfish Pig: And Other Ways You've Been Brainwashed</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Susan Schaeffer Macaulay </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">I remember seeing this glaring, obnoxious title on Daddy's bookshelves for as long as I can remember. Now I have my own copy, and figured it was about time to read it! Susan Schaeffer Macaulay--Francis Schaeffer's daughter--calmly and rationally explains Christian apologetics with a potato peeler in hand and soup simmering on the stove. Without compromising truth, she brings huge life issues down to earth, explaining controversial topics with wisdom and perspective.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Macaulay documents the stories and journeys of real-life people--from those who cut themselves, to those who have had abortions, to others who just can't believe in God. The underlining premise is that beliefs eventually change the way you live your life--and that the world can only really make sense if you believe in one creating, sustaining God.</div>ScribbleHavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00167215942602778782noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4636728844114292307.post-56154817451460233152010-08-29T17:09:00.000-07:002010-09-01T18:15:31.544-07:00The Mysterious Benedict Society<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGBab_rMT0Z2wE9iaNmxMolRO3xJkn2vc-wtiLqBQ9XsjkO-0Se7yFSqwUEm2e9Isw9HqNhvp6WcIJBYmtWJHzvaLK94hF8StwiPqRAvAjMSNoNwCN-YsqN3Vwl2eLGKMaw9qMJsMbUJFM/s1600/benedict.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGBab_rMT0Z2wE9iaNmxMolRO3xJkn2vc-wtiLqBQ9XsjkO-0Se7yFSqwUEm2e9Isw9HqNhvp6WcIJBYmtWJHzvaLK94hF8StwiPqRAvAjMSNoNwCN-YsqN3Vwl2eLGKMaw9qMJsMbUJFM/s320/benedict.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>The Mysterious Benedict Society</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Trenton Lee Stewart </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">When I got this big, chunky book from the library, I couldn't wait tear into it. Needless to say, I wasn't disappointed. Juvenile fiction has been and always will be my favorite genre because the author is forced to be concise, clever and adventurous. And I don't have to muddle my way through bad language or romance cheese (unless of course you're reading those vampire book). </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The <i>Mysterious Benedict Society</i>'s action centers around four children with some odd talents -- such as the gifts of being contrary (<b>I</b> too currently have that gift), resourceful, good at solving riddles and speed reading. My favorite aspect of this ragtag group of kids is their moral integrity--a huge surprise for a modern read!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Twists and turns, riddles and adventures make this book so amusing. The author uses foreshadowing excellently--I patted myself on the back a few times for "guessing" what was coming next only to be nailed by a surprise at the ending that I should have seen coming all along. </div>ScribbleHavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00167215942602778782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4636728844114292307.post-24329863119927175232010-08-23T09:18:00.000-07:002010-09-17T18:06:20.959-07:00Patton<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvFhu5CuquRrhw-Eu9vPSUYtvXP7tto9O3RbXtqbo89SvvDySG6Qk4jGi55O-49K8zBoffy-6gx9JNl_oSubnFdXWjxBaGMLjQDPzi9MWguu34Y5noW1a_mBKMB4wjTOdjJrBkbqACB4h_/s1600/patton.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvFhu5CuquRrhw-Eu9vPSUYtvXP7tto9O3RbXtqbo89SvvDySG6Qk4jGi55O-49K8zBoffy-6gx9JNl_oSubnFdXWjxBaGMLjQDPzi9MWguu34Y5noW1a_mBKMB4wjTOdjJrBkbqACB4h_/s400/patton.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Patton: The Pursuit of Destiny</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">By Agostino Von Hassell and Ed Bresslin</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">One hardly knows what to expect when cracking open this beautiful hardcover about the rough Army General George S. Patton. While we know him for his military prowess in leading US troops in WW2, his contributions to the US military and personal accomplishments outside of warefare were astounding. His life and lore--the scandalous as well as the sincere--are portrayed fabulously in this quick-moving epic of Gen. Patton's life.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Though famously controversial with character flaws as big as the moon, Patton's genius, work-ethic and amazing stories of cunning will not only awe but will command immense respect. <br />
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Booksneeze.com sent me this book to review! Thanks, BS. :)</div>ScribbleHavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00167215942602778782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4636728844114292307.post-4669267259852448442010-08-04T09:33:00.000-07:002010-08-04T09:38:13.035-07:00Same Kind of Different = Best Kind of Different<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cwcperryton.org/files/Book%20of%20the%20month/same%20kind%20of%20different%20as%20me.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://cwcperryton.org/files/Book%20of%20the%20month/same%20kind%20of%20different%20as%20me.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Same Kind of Different as Me</i> by Ron Hall and Denver More, with Lynn Vincent </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">A true story account that reads like a novel,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><i>Same Kind of Different as Me</i><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>will move you to tears and challenge your faith. This first-person account of the relationship between a street-dweller and art-dealer turns prejudice and expectations on their heads. Too often, when we think we are ministering to the less-fortunate, it is they who are changing OUR lives and perspectives. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br />
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The authors' trials range from Ku Klux Klan-type abuse to marital despair, from street violence to a millionaire's discomfort during serving at a soup kitchen. Without a doubt, these twists and turns lead two men into a bewildering, unlikely friendship that changes their lives and prepares them for the most shocking event of their lives.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br />
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Though the book hinges on the lives of a few exceptional characters, the overwhelming presence of God permeates each vignette, constantly driving home His sovereignty in the divine choreography of our lives for His glory. The story sticks in my brain and makes me look for ways that God will not only use me in others' lives, but use others to make me want to follow even harder after Him. </span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></div>ScribbleHavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00167215942602778782noreply@blogger.com0