Heaven Rules by Nancy DeMoss WolgemuthWhat I appreciated about this book is how much heart was behind it. Wolgemuth did not write this book because a publisher asked her to or because it was time to pump out another one. She wrote it out of the overflow what God did in her own heart. We … Continue reading Favorite Books of the Second Half of 2022
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I Know I Should Read More Books. But How?
Were you a Book-It kid? I was. I fondly remember taking my completed sticker chart into the dimly lit Pizza Hut and waiting for what seemed like forever on an uncomfortable wooden bench looking at Golden books as my very own personal-size pizza baked in the oven. I’m not sure whether I loved pizza or … Continue reading I Know I Should Read More Books. But How?
Favorite Books of 2022 at the Halfway Point
I love to read, and I love to share what I’ve read with others. So it makes sense to periodically post an update of the best things I’ve read lately. Below you'll find four Christian living-type books and one novel. I’m not on the cutting edge of brand-new releases, and I know that. You likely … Continue reading Favorite Books of 2022 at the Halfway Point
Favorite Books of 2021 (Part II)
Every six months I like to share my top reads in both Christian-living/theology and fiction. Hopefully one of these will strike your fancy. If you’ve got any recommendations for me, I’d love to hear them. I’m always on the prowl for my next great read! Flourish by Lydia Brownback—Brownback tackles a universal problem in her … Continue reading Favorite Books of 2021 (Part II)
Halfway-Point Favorite Books
Each year I like to give recommendations for books not only in December, but also in June as we close out the first half of the year. Maybe one or more of these will strike your fancy as something to dive into this summer. If you want a more in-depth look, I’m sure you can … Continue reading Halfway-Point Favorite Books
Screwtape’s Four Types of Humor
I’ve long been a fan of C.S. Lewis’s classic work The Screwtape Letters1. Lewis was uniquely gifted by God with a view of the world and theology distinct from the masses and an ability to communicate complex truths in simple ways. Such is the case with Screwtape, in which Lewis writes as Uncle Screwtape, a … Continue reading Screwtape’s Four Types of Humor
Favorite Books of 2020: Part 2
I wrote my halfway-point list of favorite books back at the end of June. (You can check it out here.) Therefore, what follows is my list of favorites that I have read since then, not necessarily the best of the entire year. I enjoy tracking my reading and looking back at what my 5-star reads … Continue reading Favorite Books of 2020: Part 2
Halfway-Point Favorite Books of 2020
With June on its way out the door and the first half of 2020 nearly in the books, I thought I’d take a little time to tell you about my top five reads of 2020 thus far. Maybe one of them will be of interest or help to you. Saints & Scoundrels by Nancy Guthrie … Continue reading Halfway-Point Favorite Books of 2020
Five Books I Liked in 2019
I know that there are a zillion end-of-year book lists out there, many by more eloquent and insightful readers than I am. However, because I love to share books I like, let’s make it a zillion and one. Suffering by Paul TrippPaul Tripp is a prolific author, so you have probably encountered him either in … Continue reading Five Books I Liked in 2019
Five Five-Star Books
I love to read, and while I don't want this to be a book-review blog, those who know me well know that I can't stop myself from talking about books I like. While not every book is for every reader, I'm confident that you will not be sorry you read any of these five books. … Continue reading Five Five-Star Books
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