Making it Impossible to Not Think About God
Welcome to another week of Intentional Conversations! Instead of me getting behind the camera for our weekly vlog, I thought I'd shake things up a little. Do you want to grow in communicating with your spouse? Do you wonder what your spouse thinks of your marriage? Do you wonder why he always drapes his underwear over the hamper instead of tossing them in? Well, now's your chance to … [Read more...]
I have to say, I am overwhelmed by the comments I have received in response to last week's revealing of my family's finances, as well as the giveaway of Barry's book From Debtor to Better. I have read each and every one of your comments and emails. I am slowly making my way through them all, and I hope to personally respond to each of you very soon. I am so blessed by the readers here at … [Read more...]
I love books (in case you didn't figure that out from my 2012 reading list). I have to work really hard to not spend everything I make on books. The man of my prayers jokes that some women have a shoe shopping problem, his wife has a book buying problem. Nevertheless, I'm still partial to the books that I can hold in my hand, thumb the pages so they turn really fast, and breathe the smell of … [Read more...]
Each year, I plop down in front of my bookshelves with a pen and paper clutched in my hand. I run my finger over the hard spines, and mutter to myself how there is no way I will ever decide on a reading list. In the end, I begin to pace the floor as I contemplate the books that I would like to devour the next year. Honestly, it takes me days to truly decide, and I'm never satisfied with the … [Read more...]
When I was in college, I moved in with a lesbian. I needed a place to stay, and she was willing to open her extra room up to me. I bunked with her for an entire summer. Also, while in college and into my post college years, one of my best friends was a gay man. Throughout the last several years, I have interacted with and even prayed with people from the gay and lesbian community. What a … [Read more...]
In the Valley of Vision: A collection of Puritan Prayers & Devotions*, I read this Puritan prayer one day this week during my morning reading time. It encouraged my heart while reminding me that true joy and happiness is found only in Christ. It’s so easy to turn to the things of this world, but prayers like this one keep my heart tuned into the things that matter. I hope you find it … [Read more...]
Digging Ditches: The Latest Chapter Of An Inspirational Life* by Helen Roseveare is by far one of the most inspiring books that I have ever read. This book spoke into the depth of my soul over and over again. As I read the pages penned by Dr. Helen Roseveare, I was convicted of numerous areas of sin in my life. For sake of ease, I will bullet point. Lack of faith in God's goodness and … [Read more...]
Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life* by Donald Whitney is one of the first books that I received as a new Christian. If you could see my copy, you would think that I must have had it for decades. The binding is coming apart. It has so many mark-ups you wonder why I even marked the book at all. It is probably the most well-worn book on my bookshelf. As a matter of fact, it doesn't … [Read more...]
Sex, Sushi, and Salvation: Thoughts on Intimacy, Community, and Eternity*by Christian George is a must read! For the record, I know the title can be a little iffy for some of my readers, but bear with me ok? Personally, I am enamored with our culture. When I saw the title of this book, it caught my attention. Doesn’t it just sum up our postmodern culture? The subtitle is what … [Read more...]
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