Christian Living
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WHAT DEPTH OF LOVE (Spurgeon): Book Review
WHAT DEPTH OF LOVE: Devotions on the Cross and Resurrection by Charles H. Spurgeon is the third book in New Growth Press’ Old Made New series, making rich writing from the past more accessible for readers today. I chose to read this book to refresh my spirit and prepare my heart for Easter. Spurgeon does not disappoint. Are you familiar with Charles Hadden Spurgeon?
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Faith Simplified Book Review and Giveaway
Are you looking for a book explaining the core doctrines of the Christian faith? One that is easy to understand yet not watered down? Then, check out this book review of Faith Simplified: What We Believe and Why We Believe It. Let me assure you from the get-go, this book is not a heavy-duty, over-your-head academic book. Nor is it so simplified it misses the mark. Trevin Wax, writer and vice president of resources and marketing at the North American Mission Board writes a compelling foreword for Aaron Armstrong’s book:
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20 Hospitality Tips to Teach the Kids Before Company Comes
Company is coming! Is your family stressed or blessed? This post explores how we can nurture a spirit of welcome in our homes—one that sees people not as burdens, but as blessings. Hospitality is more than entertaining. Inviting people into our homes offers rich opportunities to model compassion, connection, and the joy of shared presence. I'm sharing 20 tips to teach the kids before company arrives. But first, they need to know why hospitality matters.
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Book Review {& Giveaway}: Prayers for Each Moment
A new book, Prayers for Each Moment: 100 Conversations with God About Real Life and Real Stuff, launched this week. There are moments in life when words fail us. We want to pray to God, but we are unsure of what to say. This book of real, honest, and relatable prayers will help. The Author I’ve reviewed several books written by Tama Fortner. Most have been books for children such as God, I Feel Sad and Easter is Coming! However, she creates inspirational books for children, teens, and adults. Fortner a bestselling writer and ghostwriter of more than sixty titles, including the ECPA Christian Book Award Finalist Simply Christmas, along…
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Making the Jump: From Hybrid Publishing to Traditional (Interview with Michael Dowling)
A few years ago, I reviewed a delightful book, Frog’s Rainy-Day Story and Other Fables written by Michael Dowling and illustrated by his wife, Sarah. The book has recently made the jump from a hybrid publisher to a traditional publisher. If you’re a writer, you know this calls for a celebration! You can read my full review of Frog’s Rainy-Day Story. Or, if you’re short on time, here’s a short snippet from that blog post: “Frog’s Rainy-Day Story encompasses eight tales and over fifty colorful illustrations. Each story ends with a simple sentence summarizing the truth learned from the story. Also at the end of each story is a page stating…
