tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78451547878382368142024-02-18T21:44:19.991-08:00Linda the LibrarianLindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16081701850128310222noreply@blogger.comBlogger126125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845154787838236814.post-37397722946018416842019-05-06T07:28:00.000-07:002019-05-06T07:28:26.118-07:00A Book for Going and a Book for Coming Home<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We picked up child number 2 from school this week. It's quite a trip, about 10 hours each way, and it's a perfect time to get some reading done (my husband prefers to do all of the driving).<br />
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The Ladies of Ivy Cottage and The Bride of Ivy Green are books 2 and 3 in the Tales from Ivy Hill trilogy. They're set in Regency era England about 10 years after Jane Austen's novels would have taken place, if you enjoy Jane Austen's work, I think you might enjoy these stories. They aren't written on the level of Austen, but there are elements that have a familiar Austen feel. The trilogy follows friends Jane Bell, Mercy Grove, and Rachel Ashford, three single women trying to find their way and make ends meet in an era when not having a husband (or rich brother, father, or uncle) could be difficult on a good day. <br />
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What I liked: There was romance, but it didn't dominate the story line. The situations the ladies found themselves in were pretty plausible (Jane was a widow trying to get a license to run the inn her husband left her, Mercy was running a small boarding school for girls out of her home, Rachel was left poor when her father died). There was a lot of camaraderie among the ladies - not just the three main characters, but other ladies of the village as well.<br />
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These were breezy reads that to be honest were predictable in places, but when you're looking for a simply enjoyable read that's actually a plus! I do recommend the entire trilogy to you, because summer and beach reads are just around the corner! <br />
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<br />Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16081701850128310222noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845154787838236814.post-38187150198430434222019-04-27T07:46:00.000-07:002019-04-27T07:46:05.488-07:00Screen Free Week April 29 - May 5, 2019In honor of Screen Free Week, I will not be on my devices at all this week. I'll be reading, writing letters, catching up with friends, and all sorts of other things. If you'd like to participate, but don't know where to start I recommend that you check out <a href="https://www.screenfree.org/events/?fbclid=IwAR0v6uHy7rmoj7DTXtmFmIn7JWTEqYYhqlJ7-FHOnZNiyeoULKUVrgiyJ6Y" target="_blank">events for Screen Free Week</a> that are happening near you.<br />
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See you on May 6!Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16081701850128310222noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845154787838236814.post-63490225550799335482019-04-23T05:08:00.000-07:002019-04-23T05:08:05.298-07:00A Little Mystery...A Little Out of Order!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Death Comes to the School by Catherine Lloyd</div>
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This is book five in the Kurland St. Mary Mystery Series that I read AFTER I read book six. Clearly I was a little confused when I checked these out of the library! Mysterious notes without a return address begin arriving at different homes around the village of St. Mary, nasty notes that threaten to reveal secrets that the villagers would prefer were left hidden. Then the school teacher, Miss Broomfield, is found at her desk - dead! Is Miss Broomfield's death somehow connected to the notes? Did she write them? Did someone else? </div>
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Death Comes to Bath by Catherine Lloyd</div>
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When Sir Robert and Lady Kurland take themselves to Bath for the improvement of Sir Robert's health, they have an opportunity to make a new friend in Sir William Benson. Their pleasant trip is unpleasantly interrupted by the murder of the very wealthy Sir William Benson. The Kurlands come to the aid of the Benson family and sleuth out "whodunnit" and find the missing will. </div>
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Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16081701850128310222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845154787838236814.post-71677655679346508702019-04-18T04:20:00.000-07:002019-04-18T04:20:42.353-07:00Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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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 <a href="https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/reviews/girl-wash-face/" target="_blank">review</a>. There is good advice to be had from this book, but we need to be wise in what counsel we follow. <br />
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There were some pieces of advice I intend to follow, but I recommend this book to you with reservations.Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16081701850128310222noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845154787838236814.post-23161967736572733992019-04-17T05:27:00.000-07:002019-04-17T05:27:17.601-07:00A Political Read<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This was a challenging read. Regardless of which party you are registered with or how you voted in the last election, you will be challenged to think differently if you read this book. We all need that. </div>
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I liked that we were encouraged to speak graciously and listen kindly. Seriously, the screaming has got to stop if we intend to move forward as a nation.</div>
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Their mantra is "both things can be true" - as in maybe we shouldn't throw the baby out with the bathwater. Sometimes we are able to take part of your answer and part of my answer and bring them together to make a third solution that is better and more complete than either of our solutions would have been on their own. </div>
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There was no call to personal responsibility. In discussing the opioid crisis, the responsibility was placed squarely on the shoulders of the medical community (and hear me, they do have their share of responsibility). There was never any mention that perhaps we as patients should pursue health care differently, that we should make different choices in how we manage our physical pain. This thought comes from watching people we're close to choose to manage their health with pills and surgeries rather than make an effort to change their diet and other habits. I'm aware that sometimes medication and surgery are necessary, but I also know that some of these interventions are made necessary because of poor choices we make. We need to hold the medical community responsible for their part and we need to hold ourselves responsible for our part in the problem as well. And I have no doubt there are other factors than just these two that are at play in such an epidemic.</div>
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Remember that mantra "both things can be true"? It's good as far as it goes, but it stops too soon. I think we also need to be brave enough and humble enough to say, "I am wrong". That's no easy task, I know. But here's reality, sometimes both things can't be true. Sometimes there truly is only one right answer. </div>
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This is a work of historical fiction about Maud Gage Baum, L. Frank Baum (the author of Wizard of Oz), and the making of the movie. The story is told in a flashback format alternating between 1939 when Judy Garland was making the movie and the 1880's when the Baums met, courted, and eventually married. This was well-written and I wanted to finish the book (I didn't have to force myself to). I learned many things I didn't know about the author, the writing process, and the movie industry in the late 30's. </div>
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If you are a reader, and if you're here you probably are, just trust me and go buy or borrow this book. You really need to!</div>
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In honor of National Poetry Month and in honor of my coworker who is trying so hard to grow me into a fan of poetry, I read a book of poetry each April. Even if you, like me, would say that you are not a poetry fan, I highly recommend that you at least try a book of poetry each April. I've come to find that I can enjoy poetry and that I actually have poets that I prefer. I recommend Ms. Oliver, Tracy K. Smith, or Sarah Kay. </div>
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Enjoy <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zy_RCdj0Cs" target="_blank">this</a> video from honorary National Libraries Week chair Melinda Gates.Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16081701850128310222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845154787838236814.post-66784085395271898602019-03-18T04:58:00.000-07:002019-03-18T04:58:08.937-07:00What I've Been Reading<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is a great read if you need direction for getting out of debt or just a resetting of your attitude toward money. </div>
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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. </div>
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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.</div>
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Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16081701850128310222noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845154787838236814.post-36138191434952490892019-03-11T16:30:00.001-07:002019-03-11T16:30:51.439-07:00I'm Sorry for the SilenceMy husband has a new job. After several months of joblessness, we are very thankful for his job. With his new job came a new schedule. I've been struggling a bit to find time to read and blog. It's worth the struggle, because the struggle means that God chose to provide this particular job for my Beloved. It may take some time, but I'll figure out my new routine soon and be back to blogging regularly. <br />
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I'd never read Agatha Christie before this fall. Murder on the Orient Express is one of the titles that our high school students need to read for summer reading. It intrigued me, so after the students were done reading it and completing their projects I read it and loved it. When I saw this book come through, I thought I'd give it a whirl.</div>
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Ten people receive an invitation for a party at a house on Soldier Island off the coast of England. The 10 guests don't have any apparent connection and seem an odd assortment for a house party. Each one has a secret. One by one they are murdered until none are left. I thought I had it figured out until close to the end, but then Ms. Christie rocked my world! I wasn't even close. </div>
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If you've never read an Agatha Christie novel, I do recommend that you try one soon. She gives exactly as much detail as she needs and no more. Very rarely is anything as it seems and if you figure out the ending, I'll eat my hat! This particular recorded version was read by Dan Stevens (Matthew from Downton Abbey and the Beast from the live action Beauty and the Beast). He's a wonderful reader.</div>
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I would like to hear how you enjoy this title once you've read it. Until next time...</div>
Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16081701850128310222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845154787838236814.post-63474891106153610312019-02-13T04:00:00.000-08:002019-02-13T04:00:04.133-08:00Book Three of the Golden Gate Secrets Series<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Kenzie left her life back in Kansas to forget the humiliation of being jilted at the altar. She came to San Francisco not only to forget, but also to help her cousin in his chocolate business. As she tries to heal and forget, the handsome Dr. Fisher tries hard to help her think about the possibility of true love. She rebuffs him at every opportunity. Will she be able to keep love out of her heart forever? Will Dr. Fisher be able to win her? There's only one way to find out!</div>
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I liked this book because it was a light and relaxing read. I also appreciated that part of the series was set during the great San Francisco earthquake and the city's time of recovery. At the end of the book Ms. Peterson includes an overview of the characters in the story who are historical figures and what parts of the story were true events. I learned some things about that era of our nation's history. If you're looking for a pleasant, weekend read then I recommend this book to you.</div>
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I had absolutely no idea what this book was going to be about when I picked it up, but the cover intrigued me. If you've ever been involved with a multi-level marketing scheme, you've probably had to read positive thinking books to keep your excitement level high. This would be the type of book you'd read. You conceive, believe, and achieve your dream. That's what this book is like. I got about a third of the way into it and had to take it back to the library. </div>
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Me: It was hiding. Don't worry you haven't lost your mind. It may have wandered off, but it's not gone.<br />
Patron: Can I get that in writing?<br />
Me: For your wife?<br />
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I love Narnia! Have I mentioned that I love Narnia? After listening to The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe I needed to continue the series posthaste! </div>
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This is a story of what happens to the Pevensie children during their reign over Narnia. At the end of book two they are no longer children in Narnia, but all grown up. The Horse and His Boy tells a little about Narnia's relationship with some of the surrounding kingdoms and how they handled a particularly sticky relationship.</div>
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King Edmond and Queen Susan are visiting Calormen, Prince Rabadash has proposed to Queen Susan and is waiting impatiently for her answer. When King Edmond discovers a bit of treachery, he and Queen Susan and their trusted advisers need to figure out a way to get home to Narnia. After they escape, a young boy, Shasta, must carry important news to the friends of Narnia to rescue them all from Prince Rabadash's wrath. He and his traveling companion, a girl named Aravis, arrive just ahead of the prince's army.</div>
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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis</div>
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I was talking to a friend and patron at the library about this series. I told her the other day that I want so much to be Lucy, but I think I may be Susan (a little too cynical and slow to believe). I love re-reading these books. I cry in the same places and rejoice in the same places every single time. </div>
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Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16081701850128310222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845154787838236814.post-50292496013004517242019-01-31T04:00:00.000-08:002019-01-31T04:00:08.567-08:00Book Two in the Golden Gate Secrets Trilogy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The last two weeks have leant themselves to fun, relaxing reads. It's been gray and snowy here, not great weather for deep thought and wrestling with big ideas. So I read book two in the breezy Golden Gate Secrets trilogy by Tracie Peterson.</div>
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After the deaths of her parents, Judith Gladstone travels to San Francisco with the hope of finding her aunt and possibly other family members as well. Friend and lawyer Caleb Coulter does everything he can to assist her in the search. What will she find? Who will she find? Will she find love in the process? I won't tell you because that would spoil all of your fun! </div>
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If you're looking for a pleasant way to spend a weekend or several evenings with hot cups of tea I can recommend this book to you. The plot is predictable, but enjoyable. I felt relaxed and happy at the conclusion of this book. </div>
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The title of the book really is the book's purpose statement. Ms. Hayden is writing to help people know how to use Pinterest to promote and grow their businesses. The book is older (it was published in 2012), so some of the information is dated (e.g. there is no more "like" option). However, I still found this a worthwhile read. I didn't read the book cover to cover, I skimmed a lot of it and deeply read the sections that were applicable to my use of Pinterest in a nonprofit setting.</div>
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I thought it was clear and very readable. She packed the book with real life examples from businesses - some businesses you would recognize. It was practical and many of the strategies could be immediately applied. Pinfluence made me rethink some of how we use our Pinterest account in the library setting. There will be changes to our Pinterest account in the near future, I think! </div>
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If you are a business owner or are the person in charge of social media for your place of employ I recommend this book to you.</div>
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Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16081701850128310222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845154787838236814.post-8890475244933101592019-01-28T04:00:00.000-08:002019-01-28T04:00:09.012-08:00A Return to Childhood<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We watched the 2005 version of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe while our girls were home for Christmas. I realized once again how much I love all things Narnia so I decided to read (actually listen to) the stories once again. I'm listening to them in Narnian chronological order rather than in the order of publication.</div>
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The Magician's Nephew is the story of Digory and his friend Polly who are tricked by Digory's Uncle Andrew into taking a trip to other worlds. They meet evil Queen Jadis from the rapidly dying world of Charn. When they realize just how evil she is they try to leave Charn without her, but end up bringing her back to our world. They try to lose her again, but accidentally take her to Narnia at the time when Aslan is first creating Narnia. Aslan tells the children that Jadis will be kept in check for a time, but then she will do harm to Narnia.</div>
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I do encourage you to re-read children's books and young adult books that were important to you when you were maturing. I also encourage you to make your way to the children's and young adult section of the library to find new or new to you stories. </div>
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Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16081701850128310222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845154787838236814.post-72697684276251117632019-01-21T09:52:00.002-08:002019-01-21T09:52:59.212-08:00Snow Days Are Awesome!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This weekend provided a very natural and good excuse to stay indoors with a good book...or two! It was snowy, windy, and bitterly cold, so my crazy little dog and I curled up with a blanket and some fun reading. <br />
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In Places Hidden by Tracie Peterson is the first book in a trilogy called Golden Gates Secrets. Camri Coulter travels from Chicago to San Francisco in 1905 to find her brother Caleb from whom they haven't heard a word in about three months. Along the way she meets two other young ladies also on a search for people and answers of their own. Is Caleb still alive? Will Camri find him? Will she find love in San Francisco? There's only one way to find out. You need to read the book! This was a light, breezy read that was a pleasant way to spend my time indoors with cups of tea and hours of classical or light jazz music (variety is the spice of life!).<br />
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The Inheritance by Louisa May Alcott is the first novel she wrote at the age of 17. If you are saying, "I've never heard of it," that's because it was only rediscovered in 1988 and published for the first time shortly thereafter. Edith Adelon is an orphan from Italy who was found in an orphanage when she was 10 and brought back to England to live with a wealthy family as the companion of their daughter Amy. Edith is lovely and kind and possessing every good virtue a young woman should. She senses her aloneness and poverty keenly and doesn't feel that the good things Amy will one day enjoy could ever be hers as well. There is a twist in the plot - surprise! - and all is not as it seems. This was a quick read. I read it in an afternoon. I think you'll enjoy the book for itself, but also because of the glimpse it gives into the mind of a very young Louisa May Alcott. There is a movie based on the book (Meredith Baxter is a part of the cast), but they've changed many aspects of the story.<br />
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One of the great things about having daughters in university is that they will sometimes bring home textbooks that interest me. One of my daughters took a class about the life of Christ and this was one of her textbooks. I've read the older version before, but this one is updated and co-authored by the father and son team. I'm not going to add my words, I'm just going to share one story from the book that I especially loved and encourage you to read the book for yourself. Whether you have questions about who Jesus Christ is or you know Him, but want to know Him better this book is for you.</div>
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Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16081701850128310222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845154787838236814.post-21406033109612811682019-01-18T06:35:00.003-08:002019-01-18T06:35:41.506-08:00The Anti-Anxiety Food Solution by Trudy Scott, CN<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It seems you can't watch television without seeing an advertisement for medication to treat some form of depression or anxiety. Is all of that medication necessary? Can we do something to alleviate the problem or heal ourselves? This book definitely gives direction for those seeking an alternative way to care for anxiety and fluctuating moods. <br />
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Each chapter deals with a different aspect of our health as it relates to food (sugar and blood sugar swings, caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, gluten and other food sensitivities, digestion, and taking supplements). Really what a lot of this boils down to is paying attention to our bodies when we eat and noting how food makes us feel (both physically and emotionally). Ms. Scott encourages food journaling to track what was eaten and what our reaction was to the food. She also shares real life stories of her patients that relate to the topic in each chapter. <br />
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I don't believe that we should all swear off doctors and medicine as a result of reading this book or <a href="https://lindathelibrarian29.blogspot.com/2018/12/a-book-about-depression.html" target="_blank">Lost Connections</a>, but I do believe that our bodies were created with an amazing ability to heal themselves if we work with them. It seems valuable to consider how we could work with our bodies and minds to reduce or completely rid ourselves of the need of medication. I believe Ms. Scott's book and Mr. Hari's book give us good guidance toward that end. <br />
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Until next time...Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16081701850128310222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845154787838236814.post-75325288909562452772019-01-14T10:48:00.000-08:002019-01-14T10:48:17.595-08:00Because I'm a Dog Person<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love stories about underdogs who make good. Wallace was a misunderstood Pitbull living in an animal shelter with his life hanging in the balance. People thought he was aggressive, but he was really overstimulated with no outlet for his energy. Enter Roo and Clara Yori, the couple who could see his potential and loved him for who he was. They took him home and found ways to channel his energy. With the help of his humans he became a champion disc dog. After you read the book, check out videos on You Tube to see them in action. </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">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.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This is the best way to act: talk a great deal to the Lord. Frank Laubach page 23</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">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. Brother Lawrence page 56</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Anyone is capable of a very close and intimate dialogue with the Lord. It is true, some find it easier than others. But remember, the Lord knows that face too! So begin. Whether you are one who finds this easy or difficult is not important. Begin. He knows which category you are in! It just may be that He is only waiting for a resolution on your part to start. So make that resolution. Now! Bother Lawrence page 72</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This is not a difficult book to read, but it is highly convicting. Even though this is a convicting read, I come away encouraged. I'm encouraged that I can have this kind of constant communication with the Lord and that my failures won't keep me from growing in this communication. God forgives my failings and He wants to have this kind of close communication with me!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Until next time...</span></div>
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