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The Book Of Amazing Stories - Book Review

The Book Of Amazing Stories – Book Review

  Robert A. Petterson, Dr. is a spellbinding storyteller, weaving intriguing, life-changing stories into his books, speaking engagements, pilgrimages, personal interactions, and counsel to community and industry leaders. He has done so throughout his career as a pastor, acclaimed public speaker, expert fundraiser, and compelling pilgrimage host. All of these roles reflect his rare gift of making…

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Every Job A Parable - A Book Review

Every Job A Parable – A Book Review

Every Job A Parable by John Van Sloten is a book that challenges us to see our job in a new light, and prompts us to answer the question, “What does my job tell us about God?”

“to help kindle a new kind of vocational imagination, to help you experience God at work more, and to help you read the parable that is your job.”

If your like me, there are times when I wonder if what I do for a living…

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God & the little girl.

God & the little girl.

“A young girl is sitting on her grandfather’s lap as he reads her a bedtime story. From time to time she takes her eyes off the book and reaches up to touch his wrinkled cheek, then she strokes her own cheek then his again. Finally she speaks up. “Granddad, “she  says,”did God make you?” “Yes darling,”the old man replies,” God made me a long time ago.”… “Oh,”the little girl says.…

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God Set You Apart

God Set You Apart

God planned and packed you on purpose for his purpose. Heaven’s custom design.

At a moment before moments existed, the sovereign Star Maker resolved, “I will make _____________.” Your name goes in the blank. Then he continued with, “And I will make him/her _________, _________ and _________ and ____________ and __________.”

Fill those blanks with your characteristics. Insightful. Clever. Detail…

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A Day At The Beach - Book Review

A Day At The Beach – Book Review

A Day At The Beach – Devotions to help you relax, refresh and renew by Jedd and Todd Hafer has become not only my favorite summer devotional, but my go to book when I need to reflect, refresh, and renew my spirit.

This beautiful, orange leather pocket size devotional is filled with short stories and reflections centered around the Hafer brothers love for the beach.  And their style of writing,…

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Gratitude - A Prayer and Praise Coloring Journal

Gratitude – A Prayer and Praise Coloring Journal

Gratitude – A Prayer and Praise Coloring Journal is perfect for the person that’s looking to add some creativity to their prayer and praise time. 

This book features journaling and coloring in an interesting way.  This is great for those that like to color, and for those that are creative writers.  The pages are beautiful, some already sport some unique coloring, and writing prompts.

At 6″x8″…

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The Other Side Of Infamy

The Other Side Of Infamy

The Other Side Of Infamy – My Journey Through Pearl Harbor And The World Of War, by Jim Downing.

This book was thrilling to read!  How often do you get to read a book about World War II that is written by someone who actually lived it.  So personal, and so factual.  I loved it.

Jim Downing shares his life story and how, while serving in the US Navy during World War II, he became a Christian. Jim…

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365 Pocket Morning Prayers

365 Pocket Morning Prayers

If you have been looking for a small, portable prayer book, or have a desire to enhance your prayer life, or even a prayer devotional, this book is for you.

Each morning I grab a cup of coffee and my “365 Pocket Morning Prayers – Strength and Joy to Begin Each Day” and talk with God.  This beautiful soft leather pocket size book has changed my morning conversations with God.  It helps me express…

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The Bad Habits Of Jesus

The Bad Habits Of Jesus

Review: The Bad Habits of Jesus: Showing Us the Way to Live Right in a World Gone Wrong Leonard Sweet Tyndale House Publishers 2016

Leonard Sweet’s book, “The Bad Habits Of Jesus”, presents to us the offensive and scandalous side of Jesus that’s described in the Bible.

Did he disappear when people needed him most? Yes.

Did he refuse to answer questions directly? Yes.

Did Jesus offend the people…

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befriend ~ create belonging in an age of judgement, isolation, and fear - Book Review

befriend ~ create belonging in an age of judgement, isolation, and fear – Book Review

befriend ~ create belonging in an age of judgement, isolation, and fear by Scott Sauls was a joy to read.

Befriend is a beautiful collection of essays that attempt to explore a unique picture of real friendship.  The names and places are changed, but every story is true!  I love that part.  Who doesn’t love a true story that can inspire, lift the spirits, challenge us, better yet, change our…

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2 Chairs ~ The Secret That Changes Everything - Book Review

2 Chairs ~ The Secret That Changes Everything – Book Review

2 Chairs – The secret That Changes Everything by Bob Beaudine shows us the importance of engaging God in daily conversations before we do anything else in the morning.

Just before graduating college Beaudine’s mother shared with him “2 Chairs” .  The concept is simple, yet has the power to change your life and your relationship with God.  Beaudine encourages us to find a quiet place and set up 2…

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Closer Than Close - Book Review

Closer Than Close – Book Review

Closer Than Close – Awakening to the Freedom of Your Union with Christ By Dave Hickman really hit me at my core.  If you are anything like me, at one time or another you have found yourself struggling to be closer to God, trying to earn intimacy with God.  God knows that has been me more times than I want to admit.  Hickman shows us that we have it all wrong, I have it all wrong.  We need to stop…

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Next Door As It Is In Heaven - Book Review

Next Door As It Is In Heaven – Book Review

Next Door As It Is In Heaven – Living Out God’s Kingdom In Your Neighborhood by Lance Ford and Brad Brisco, was a complete joy to read.

There was a time when neighborhoods were places of community, where you not only knew your neighbors names, but you knew their joys, and their sorrows, and more importantly you helped and loved your neighbor.  I grew up in that kind of neighborhood, and I’m a…

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What Type Of Man Are You?

What Type Of Man Are You?

One type of Christian man trusts that what Jesus teaches is true . . . but only on an intellectual level. This man appreciates a good sermon, but then goes away and lives out the moments of his life in ways that make it indistinguishable from the lives of those who do not trust Jesus at all. This type of man doesn’t trust Jesus with his life, and so lives “like a shrub in the desert” (Jeremiah…

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It’s what you have in your heart. Two brothers went away to college. One brother became a farmer. The other became a brilliant lawyer.

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The One That Calms The Storm

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The lord is my photographer

The lord is my photographer

The lord is my photographer; He is all that I need.

He shows me the beauty of green meadows; and peaceful streams.

He renews my sight.

He guides me through every assignment, each photo bringing honor to his name.

Even when I photograph in the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for You are my light.

Your grace and mercy protect and comfort me.

You feed my soul as I capture memories of my…

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