tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72928416258341442942024-03-19T06:26:36.036-04:00Robin's Reading RoomA library is a hospital for the mind.
~ Anonymous ~Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger269125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292841625834144294.post-20223934642590743572019-08-21T23:11:00.000-04:002019-08-21T23:11:25.470-04:00Celebrating Brokenness by Jennifer Coffman<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: OpenSans, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: large;">Imagine what could happen if you stopped trying to hide your brokenness and started inviting God into the middle of it. In a series of 30 letters, from one friend to another, the author explores the wide and deep and vast impact of extraordinary love on ordinary lives.
Perfect for both personal reflection or group dynamics, Celebrating Brokenness helps us to see that nothing is out of reach when it comes to God - He longs to use all of us in His Kingdom building work.</span></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292841625834144294.post-24735920344432068152018-08-01T20:31:00.004-04:002018-08-01T20:31:50.990-04:00Grow in Grace<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;">It cannot be that the people should grow in grace unless they give themselves to reading. A reading people will always be a knowing people. ~ John Wesley</span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292841625834144294.post-27437299567573327282018-07-24T14:09:00.001-04:002018-07-24T14:09:46.520-04:00Letters to the Church by Francis Chan<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>If God had it His way, what would our churches look like?</b><br /><br />In his most powerful book yet, Pastor Francis Chan digs deep into biblical truths, reflections on his own failures and dreams, and stories of ordinary people God is using to change the world.</div>
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As Chan says, “We’ve strayed so far from what God calls Church. We all know it. We know that what we’re experiencing is radically different from the Church in Scripture. For decades, church leaders like myself have lost sight of the inherent mystery of the Church. We have trained people sitting in the pews to become addicted to lesser things. It’s time for that to change.”</div>
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When Jesus returns, will He find us caring for His Bride—even more than for our own lives? <i>Letters to the Church</i> reminds us of how powerful, how glorious the Church once was … and calls us to once again be the Church God intended us to be.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292841625834144294.post-52203200753750487542016-09-10T23:51:00.001-04:002018-05-10T15:13:13.027-04:00Reading List<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The Progeny by Tosca Lee ~ September 2016<br />
Firstborn by Tosca Lee<br />
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If I Run by Terri Blackstock ~ September 2016<br />
If I'm Found by Terri Blackstock ~ 2017<br />
If I Live by Terri Blackstock ~ May 2018<br />
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<b><u>Moonlighters Series</u></b> by Terri Blackstock<br />
Truth Stained Lies ~ September 2016<br />
Distortion ~ September 2016<br />
Twisted Innocence ~ September 2016<br />
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<b><u>By Ted Dekker</u></b><br />
The Sanctuary ~ September 2016<br />
A.D. 30<br />
A.D. 33<br />
Hacker<br />
Water Walker<br />
Eyes Wide Open<br />
Obsessed<br />
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Deadly Devotion by Sandra Orchard<br />
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The Valley of Dry Bones by Jerry B. Jenkins<br />
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<u><b>The Bradleyville Series</b></u> by Brandillyn Collins<br />
Cast a Road Before Me<br />
Color the Sidewalk for Me<br />
Capture the Wind for Me<br />
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<b><u>Chelsea Adams Series</u></b> by Brandilyn Collins<br />
Eyes of Elisha<br />
Dread Champion<br />
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<b><u>Hidden Faces Series</u></b> by Brandilyn Collins<br />
Brink of Death<br />
Stain of Guilt<br />
Dead of Night<br />
Web of Lies<br />
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Deceit by Brandilyn Collins<br />
Dark Justice by Brandilyn Collins<br />
Dark Pursuit by Brandilyn Collins<br />
Deceit by Brandilyn Collins<br />
Exposure by Brandilyn Collins<br />
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<b><u>Angels Walking Series</u></b> by Karen Kingsbury ~ April 2017<br />
Angels Walking<br />
Chasing Sunsets<br />
Brush of Wings<br />
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The Book of Mysteries by Jonathan Cahn<br />
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Invitation (Cycle One) by Bill Myers, Frank Peretti, Angela Hung, Alton Gansky</div>
The Assault (Cycle Two) by Bill Myers, Frank Peretti, Angela Hung, Alton Gansky<br />
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Oath of Honor by Lynette Eason<br />
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<b><u>A Seer Novel Series by Rachelle Dekker</u></b><br />
The Choosing (2016)<br />
The Calling<br />
The Returning<br />
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Looking Into You by Chris Fabry<br />
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High Treason (FBI Task Force) by DiAnn Mills<br />
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Counter Culture by David Platt<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292841625834144294.post-15592295909631394572016-04-05T00:02:00.000-04:002016-04-05T00:02:04.704-04:00Secondhand Glory<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<strong style="background-color: white; font-family: Merriweather, sans-serif;">"Then Moses had one more request,'Please let me see Your glory,' he said." <a class="rtBibleRef" data-purpose="bible-reference" data-reference="Exod 33.18" data-version="esv" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Exod%2033.18" style="color: #729e6b; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Exodus 33:18</a>......"Much of our looking at Jesus is secondhand, 'as in a mirror,' reflected through the church, through books, through nature, through people. Hence much of our Christianity wears a secondhand look. It is moonlight (reflected) instead of sunlight (firsthand). One young minister said to another, 'You speak with authority. I quote authorities.' One was firsthand. The other secondhand." E.Stanley Jones...." I determined not to know anything among you, save Jesus Christ, and Him crucified." The Apostle Paul..."No attraction was ever allowed to hold the mind and soul of Paul save the face of Jesus Christ." Oswald Chambers</strong><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292841625834144294.post-58677139751609760422016-02-02T14:59:00.001-05:002016-02-02T14:59:14.709-05:00Heart Tracks: Heart Tracks - Is There Room?<a href="http://hearttracks.blogspot.com/2016/02/heart-tracks-is-there-room.html?spref=bl">Heart Tracks: Heart Tracks - Is There Room?</a>: "As the priests came out of the inner sanctuary, a cloud filled the Temple of the Lord. The priests could not minister because the glor...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292841625834144294.post-39501137830183160362015-11-23T13:33:00.004-05:002015-11-23T13:38:19.597-05:00Heart Tracks: Walking in the Heart of the Father<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Him. To know Him we must walk in His heart. This book is my humble attempt to
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292841625834144294.post-20537390366858164632013-08-25T14:50:00.000-04:002013-08-25T14:52:25.733-04:00The Spider and the Fly by Mary Howitt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVurV15rlOi6GpqOkeFhdlPlKKMNYnOGrA2sxnFSZm0uUNhFeO0k29JCQ4bddREIVe8tqKtK12dCrVXM8mwHHFc1jK2pyiX09DG1328xL-LT4rYFYoCZk6b5UTkNQi4bCEmNmLQbspVbB4/s1600/spider-and-the-fly.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVurV15rlOi6GpqOkeFhdlPlKKMNYnOGrA2sxnFSZm0uUNhFeO0k29JCQ4bddREIVe8tqKtK12dCrVXM8mwHHFc1jK2pyiX09DG1328xL-LT4rYFYoCZk6b5UTkNQi4bCEmNmLQbspVbB4/s400/spider-and-the-fly.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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The moral of a children's book that I check out of the library from time to time to teach my kids about flattery...<br />
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"Be warned, little dears, and know that spiders are not the only hunters and bugs are not the only victims. Take what has transpired within these pages to heart, or you might find yourself trapped in some schemer's web." ~ Bon appétit, SpiderUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292841625834144294.post-47350105449529703112012-12-16T02:13:00.001-05:002012-12-16T02:13:34.578-05:00The Journey: Walking the Road to Bethlehem by Adam HamiltonWhat we really hunger for will not be found under the tree on Christmas morning. We hunger for meaning, for joy, for hope in the face of despair. We hunger to know that we can be forgiven and start anew after things we regret. We hunger for a love that will not let us go and for a life and triumph in the face of death. These come through a baby born in a stable, laid to sleep in a feeding trough, visited by night-shift shepherds. He is for us the bread of life. And we must come to the stable to satisfy the deepest desires of our hearts. ~ Adam Hamilton (The Journey: Walking the Road to Bethlehem) Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292841625834144294.post-59992362324923133792012-12-08T15:59:00.002-05:002012-12-08T15:59:47.849-05:00Managing God's Money by Randy Alcorn"As God’s child and his money manager, what personal, spiritual, moral, and financial changes do you need to make to get ready to give him a face-to-face account of your job performance?" ~ <a href="http://www.epm.org/">Randy Alcorn</a> (<a href="http://www.epm.org/store/product/managing-gods-money/">Managing God’s Money</a>)<br />
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“So then each of us will give an account of himself to God.” ~ Romans 14:12<br />
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292841625834144294.post-91613970151986070842012-11-23T12:01:00.001-05:002012-11-23T12:01:15.433-05:00Find the Truth“Your problem is how you are going to spend this one and precious life you have been issued. Whether you’re going to spend it trying to look good and creating the illusion that you have power over circumstances, or whether you are going to taste it, enjoy it and find out the truth about who you are.” ~ Anne Lamott<br />
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292841625834144294.post-70443486763291921412012-11-22T08:42:00.001-05:002012-11-22T08:42:15.767-05:00Character Test“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” ~ Abraham Lincoln<br />
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292841625834144294.post-62852244071843863152012-11-20T15:07:00.000-05:002012-11-20T15:07:18.261-05:00Choosing Gratitude by Nancy Leigh DeMoss<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB3Vbyr0G0pNq1V62E-8fPt3jvJwetgAo2KiYK7EXCUjQLK_bSi4prRugLmFb7OfqmLjVVj6irtwNKdCuhQvvbVWtvNzASnbzJXpaO0wMAQJQLmF7aVWr8IxyuclXC5yw5tVqBUUcPe8Km/s1600/choosing-gratitude-book-cover1-192x300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="300" width="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB3Vbyr0G0pNq1V62E-8fPt3jvJwetgAo2KiYK7EXCUjQLK_bSi4prRugLmFb7OfqmLjVVj6irtwNKdCuhQvvbVWtvNzASnbzJXpaO0wMAQJQLmF7aVWr8IxyuclXC5yw5tVqBUUcPe8Km/s400/choosing-gratitude-book-cover1-192x300.jpg" /></a></div><br />
"The grateful heart that springs forth in joy is not acquired in a moment; it is the fruit of a thousand choices." ~ <a href="http://www.reviveourhearts.com/about-us/nancy-leigh-demoss/">Nancy Leigh DeMoss</a> (from Choosing Gratitude)<br />
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292841625834144294.post-5463159039946891752012-11-19T14:01:00.000-05:002012-11-19T14:01:46.190-05:00Managing God's Money by Randy Alcorn"We’re not to feel guilty that God has entrusted us with abundance. But we are to feel responsible to compassionately and wisely use that abundance to help the less fortunate." ~ <a href="http://www.epm.org">Randy Alcorn</a> (<a href="http://www.epm.org/store/product/managing-gods-money/">Managing God's Money</a>)<br />
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“Sell your possessions, and give to the needy. Provide yourselves with moneybags that do not grow old, with a treasure in the heavens that does not fail” ~ Luke 12:33 <br />
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292841625834144294.post-51284863776361350612012-11-02T09:21:00.003-04:002012-11-02T09:21:53.845-04:00Think ~ Read ~ Think“Anyway -- because we are readers, we don't have to wait for some communications executive to decide what we should think about next -- and how we should think about it. We can fill our heads with anything from aardvarks to zucchinis -- at any time of night or day.” ~ Kurt Vonnegut<br />
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292841625834144294.post-64806624237032114032012-10-10T00:33:00.002-04:002012-10-10T00:34:06.107-04:00Thankful for Our Public Library“Nothing is pleasanter to me than exploring in a library.” ~ Walter Savage Landor<br />
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The public library in my community is a wonderful resource. I greatly appreciate all the librarians and other workers there.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292841625834144294.post-47212976672759505002012-10-07T13:00:00.000-04:002012-10-07T13:00:03.207-04:00Are You Real?"It doesn't happen all at once," said the Skin Horse. "You become. It takes a long time. That's why it doesn't happen often to people who break easily, or have sharp edges, or who have to be carefully kept. Generally, by the time you are Real, most of your hair has been loved off, and your eyes drop out and you get loose in the joints and very shabby. But these things don't matter at all, because once you are Real you can't be ugly, except to people who don't understand." ~ Margery Williams (The Velveteen Rabbit)
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292841625834144294.post-42156629410609322822012-10-06T01:38:00.003-04:002012-10-06T01:38:50.862-04:00Worth Reading"No book is really worth reading at the age of ten which is not equally—and often far more—worth reading at the age of fifty and beyond." ~ C.S. Lewis
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292841625834144294.post-30780513041679533572012-05-08T12:00:00.000-04:002012-05-08T12:00:42.768-04:00"The Sacred Search: What if it's Not About Who You Marry, but Why?" by Gary ThomasI have wonderful news, one of my favorite authors, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=841888955">Gary Thomas</a> has a new book that will be available in January 2013. I know...long wait, but it will be worth it. He has written <a href="http://www.garythomas.com/books">books</a> on marriage and parenting and many more that always challenge us to be our best for God and to seek holiness in our lives.
His new book is geared toward singles seeking marriage partners: "The Sacred Search: What if it's Not About Who You Marry, but Why?" My children are still young, but I plan to add this book to my library as soon as it is available.
Watch Amazon and your local bookstore shelves for this exciting new book!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292841625834144294.post-83220025062775313212012-05-07T14:05:00.001-04:002012-05-07T14:05:23.654-04:00More Bookshelves"I would be most content if my children grew up to be the kind of people who think decorating consists mostly of building enough bookshelves." ~ Anna QuindlenUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292841625834144294.post-56605940757372914642012-04-02T20:20:00.000-04:002012-04-02T20:20:42.904-04:00FREE ~ Heaven for Kids by Randy Alcorn thru 4-14-12Heaven for Kids by Randy Alcorn is free through <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Heaven-for-Kids-ebook/dp/B001C34D0M/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1333397070&sr=1-1">Amazon for Kindle</a> right now through April 14. For more info see this <a href="http://robinsreadingroom.blogspot.com/2008/03/book-give-away-heaven-for-kids-by-randy.html">post</a> (the book giveaway mentioned at this post is past though) or <a href="http://www.epm.org/store/product/heaven-kids/">Randy's website</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292841625834144294.post-45976334764244698982012-02-13T11:22:00.004-05:002012-02-13T11:31:13.714-05:00Every Body Matters by Gary Thomas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-3O_mHTNXalVGx8ZiHEfZ1alyGvO3v7ytvYzZ_lMl-G1X9pQSAJ4vw9cunuPmdYK9vchQJFMQxmyT5Xnt1RBwdxGlGTBmLbOAR3KZitgyPiIgpWQ5yHRtXDcJwIdqgw6T7WuJ8AaPmHFS/s1600/Every+Body+Matters.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="300" width="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-3O_mHTNXalVGx8ZiHEfZ1alyGvO3v7ytvYzZ_lMl-G1X9pQSAJ4vw9cunuPmdYK9vchQJFMQxmyT5Xnt1RBwdxGlGTBmLbOAR3KZitgyPiIgpWQ5yHRtXDcJwIdqgw6T7WuJ8AaPmHFS/s400/Every+Body+Matters.jpg" /></a></div><br />
I redeemed my time sitting at the auto mechanics this morning by beginning a new book by <a href="http://www.garythomas.com/home">Gary Thomas</a> - Every Body Matters and have decided to recommend this book before I finish reading it because it is that good! I'm short on time right now, but plan to come back later and share more.<br />
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Back of Book Says:<br />
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<i>Physical fitness, offered to God, pursued with God, has enormous spiritual, emotional, and physical benefits.<br />
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Every Body Matters explores the spiritual stakes behind the very physical battle of eating and exercise and offers a fresh perspective and renewed motivation for making some major changes. Just as "<a href="http://robinsreadingroom.blogspot.com/2008/05/sacred-marriage-by-gary-thomas.html">Sacred Marriage</a>" has changed the way the contemporary church thinks about marriage, so Every Body Matters will transform the way you look at body care and discipline.<br />
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Steering clear of judgment and criticism, author Gary Thomas keeps the focus of this important discussion on the positive impact physical fitness can have on your spiritual and emotional growth. Using the engaging stories of everyday people, Thomas illustrates how becoming physically fit can lead to:<br />
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* increased sensitivity to God's voice<br />
* renewed energy for God's work<br />
* greater joy for living<br />
* a fortified soul better able and more willing to serve and love others<br />
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The goal in this pursuit is not sculpting thinner or more athletic-looking bodies. The goal is to cultivate stronger, well-nourished bodies that are primed to become, in the words of the apostle Paul, "instruments for special purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work."<br />
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By looking at your body as an instrument rather than an ornament, you'll find new and compelling motivation to embrace the kind of active lifestyle that fortifies your soul.<br />
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You can order it through <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Every-Body-Matters-Strengthening-ebook/dp/B005MQVIG2/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1329149110&sr=1-1-catcorr">Amazon </a> or check your local library. Many libraries will order books if you request them.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292841625834144294.post-83079887699079221342011-12-27T12:55:00.000-05:002011-12-27T12:55:43.591-05:00Favorite Books for 2011The link is for the list of Gary Thomas' favorite books from 2011. I respect <a href="http://www.garythomas.com/home">Gary Thomas</a> and his work, so I recommend his <a href="http://askgarythomas.blogspot.com/">list</a>.<br />
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I also highly recommend "Crazy Love" by Francis Chan, but haven't read the others on his list. I'm adding them to my list for 2012. I'm also looking forward to reading Gary's new book "Every Body Matters." It sounds like it could have some similarities to another book that I read this year <a href="http://robinsreadingroom.blogspot.com/2011/05/made-to-crave-satisfying-your-deepest.html">"Made to Crave: Satisfying Your Deepest Desire with God Not Food" by Lysa TerKeurst<br />
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One of my favorite books from this past year was "Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream" by David Platt. For more info and his challenges check out the book's <a href="http://www.radicalthebook.com/">website</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292841625834144294.post-84982759012304287942011-11-27T22:40:00.002-05:002011-11-27T22:41:47.612-05:00Giving: Unlocking the Heart of Good Stewardship<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFp3_ojZKyE7KrbJcFYbmyiI_HxUN1_9IxhKjLIVW42OUVivth8lrPJimFDiHAsUBSmC4LP79zktJUGYudQ3_sIlOOXvJQFUNag_tGzzY6odd_EcCu7vSpJGxW_7LVJCdNLt3Y57YW8xKH/s1600/giving.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:left; float:left;margin-right:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="200" width="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFp3_ojZKyE7KrbJcFYbmyiI_HxUN1_9IxhKjLIVW42OUVivth8lrPJimFDiHAsUBSmC4LP79zktJUGYudQ3_sIlOOXvJQFUNag_tGzzY6odd_EcCu7vSpJGxW_7LVJCdNLt3Y57YW8xKH/s200/giving.jpg" /></a></div>My dad found a book in a basket at his local Christian bookstore and bought copies for his Sunday School class. From what he told me and what I read online it looks like a book that packs a powerful punch.<strike></strike><br />
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Book Description from <a href="http://www.christianbook.com/giving-unlocking-stewardship-pursuing-spiritual-transformation/john-ortberg/9780310220787/pd/20885?product_redirect=1&Ntt=20885&item_code=&Ntk=keywords&event=ESRCP#curr">CBD</a>:<br />
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"As part of the Pursuing Spiritual Transformation series, Giving demonstrates how good stewardship is more than a responsibility---it's an adventure. As you study the connection between your wallet and your heart, you'll learn how money management is a powerful tool for shaping your character. You'll discover how giving is as much a part of spiritual growth as prayer and Bible study. And you'll learn about the rewards of cultivating wise financial habits and a generous heart. Above all, you'll find out how a lifestyle of giving reflects the heart of God, who freely gives his best to you. Includes seven sessions and a leader's guide."<br />
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Giving: Unlocking the Heart of Good Stewardship, Pursuing Spiritual Transformation<br />
By: John Ortberg, Laurie Pederson, Judson Poling<br />
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Publisher: Zondervan / 2000Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292841625834144294.post-29942638152797309372011-10-12T11:33:00.001-04:002011-10-12T11:34:57.788-04:00One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigknzxzKgtYVT5PGa98BrF1wkPcqE6twQb_q88msYFnwN2hXN8qWtJ2kYeytOF73Loh-kqN7bUsEt0T8fUELaJG3Htks_GmlORqjZE9vHaEwZMTMHcdbtrpRtAcSkZtSR-NXc79nnYt9kq/s1600/one+thousand+gifts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:left; float:left;margin-right:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigknzxzKgtYVT5PGa98BrF1wkPcqE6twQb_q88msYFnwN2hXN8qWtJ2kYeytOF73Loh-kqN7bUsEt0T8fUELaJG3Htks_GmlORqjZE9vHaEwZMTMHcdbtrpRtAcSkZtSR-NXc79nnYt9kq/s400/one+thousand+gifts.jpg" /></a></div><br />
For more infomation check out the book's <a href="http://onethousandgifts.com/">website</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0