This book is a yearly read, because I need the regular reminder that God does His part and I need to do my part to grow in Christ-likeness. This is a great read if you need direction for getting out of debt or just a resetting of your attitude toward money. If you enjoy historical fiction, this may be the book for you. This is the author's idea of what a possible back story for King Hezekiah and Queen Hephzibah might have been. I enjoyed it from beginning to end. Because sometimes you need a good picture book. I think we all go through mid-faith crisis at least once - probably more than once in our lives. I appreciated her honesty and I could see myself in some of her story. I liked the authors' take on cancer prevention and treatment. They really put a lot of power back into the hands of the patient. We have more control (for good or for ill) over our own health than we realize, I think. Enjoy!...
Practicing His Presence by Brother Lawrence and Frank Laubach This is one of the books I try to read yearly. I have certainly not perfected keeping Christ in mind every moment of every day, hence the reason this book needs to be read yearly. I find that different passages stand out to me each time I read this little book (it's only 106 pages). I thought I'd share the passages that spoke to me this reading. This is the best way to act: talk a great deal to the Lord. Frank Laubach page 23 We ought not to be discouraged on account of our sins; rather, simply pray for the Lord's grace with perfect confidence, relying upon the infinite mercies of the Lord Jesus Christ. God has never failed offering us His grace at each action. I can distinctly perceive that grace, and I am never without a sense of that grace unless it is when my thoughts have wandered from a sense of God's presence or I have forgotten to ask the Lord for His assistance...
I wanted to know what the buzz was about and why I kept seeing this book go through the library at lightning speed, so I put the book on hold and finally read it last weekend. Ms. Hollis is an engaging writer and excellent story teller. I can totally understand why people enjoy her website, blog, and books. I do think that we women have a tendency to put ourselves last and not achieve the goals we hope to do and she had some great advice on how to change that. Before or right after you read this book, I suggest that you read this review . There is good advice to be had from this book, but we need to be wise in what counsel we follow. There were some pieces of advice I intend to follow, but I recommend this book to you with reservations.
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