I am an avid reader. Or should I say was. Then baby came. I tried to ignore the comments everyone told me of “you won’t have time to read once you have a baby” but alas they have become true. But, I can also include on the list: moving, starting new ministries, buying a home, [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Book Review: The Shepherd Leader at Home (Witmer/Crossway)
I love having the privilege to pray for my husband. It is something we as wives must do EVERY DAY . I need help in having that faithfulness, especially now since having a baby. I like to read books along with the Bible that teach about his role as a husband or elder. This book, [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Book Review: Boyhood and Beyond
The day this post goes live will be my first son’s due date. As most of you Moms know out there in blogland – due dates rarely mean anything. I think it is a ploy for women to get all worked up and having something to plan for – then it comes and goes with [...]
Read the rest of this entry »How Many Shades?
Bandwagons. I don’t like them – ask my husband. So, I haven’t read any of the Twilight, Harry Potter, or Hunger Games series. So, when a friend asked me to write a blog post about 50 Shades of Grey, I said, “sure!”. I haven’t read Mary Kassian’s thoughts on this yet – but will [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Book Review: Loving the Little Years
Raves: that is all I have ever heard about this book. And in some ways, I think those are correct. And in some ways, I think those raves fail. Where this book is strong is in its every day ideas for parenting of multiple small children. Jankovic’s experiences she shares with her readers bring them [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Book Review: Treasuring God in Our Traditions (Noel Piper)
Growing up I can’t think of a single tradition we had as a family. Kind sad – but that doesn’t mean I can’t start any in our new family, especially as we welcome baby boy into the world in a few short months. Noel Piper has written a tremendous book on why do you have traditions? [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Book Review: Note To Self (Joe Thorn)
“Like the Israel of old, you tend to forget the most basic things. Important thigns. You need constant reminders, and what you have been gleaning from others is not enough. You need to find ways to remind yourself about the things that matter, because when you aren’t intentionally setting the truth before yourself you forget.” [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Book 11 of 52: Thriving at College (Alex Chediak)
Never judge a book by its by-line. That’s what I’ve learned. Dr. Alex Chediak, author and professor at California Baptist University, has written a theological and practical book guiding students to live wisely and biblically during their college years. This book covers topics like study habits, interpersonal relationship, familial relationships, credit cards, scheduling, grades, and [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Book 6 of 52: God is Great (Toddler Storybook Bible): Larsen
Crossway continues to nail theology and produce Gospel-centered resources for the church and families. I LOVE this publishing company! Now: on to the book at hand: Most faithful readers of this blog know that I love the Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones. This Bible for children is a Jesus-pointed, engaging read for families and [...]
Read the rest of this entry »New Year’s Much & Link Love (January 3)
Happy New Year! When do you get tired of hearing that? I usually have to wait until after my birthday, which is tomorrow. New Years and birthdays, both great. I used to dislike having a birthday so close to Christmas (school was out so I never got to celebrate it in school), but now I [...]
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