I was recently asked to author articles for this column “Books to Grow By,” which wonderfully coincides with the beginning of a new year. Several of the top books that …
Book Review: The Five Pieces of Salvation by Doug Hammett
Last year Evangelist Douglas Hammett published a book titled The Five Pieces of Salvation: Responding to the Gospel God’s Way. He is adept at marketing, and thus I found myself …
Women of the Word by Amy Edwards
Women of the Word by Amy Edwards was recommended by a friend who had been blessed by her writing. Upon hearing my friend’s positive review on the third volume, I …
Book Recommendation: Breaking the Worry Habit Forever by Elizabeth George
My husband and I had a good laugh when I pulled out this book. “Finally!” he said, both of us chuckling, knowing my habitual battle with anxious thoughts. “Don’t worry, …
Beware the Books!
As I consume more modern Christian books, I often have a little red flag raise in my mind. Why does the tone of this book seem off-putting to me? Why …
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Book Review: How Are Your People Skills?
I recently purchased this book and it has been a great blessing to me. This is a short book with large print and very easy to follow and apply to …
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Book Review: Control Girl
Shortly after I was married, a friend recommended this book which proved to be very enjoyable and convicting! Shannon Popkin writes in an easy to read style which is very …
Eat That Frog! ~Book Review
“If the first thing you do each morning is to eat a live frog, you can go through the day with the satisfaction of knowing that is probably the worst …
Pleasing People, Part 3
Finally, we have the remedy for People Pleasing (reminder, credit is the book People Pleasing by Lou Priolo.) Characteristics of a God-pleaser He realizes that he cannot please God apart from …
Book Review:
Chlo-Jo’s Friends around the World
A giggle escaped as I opened the box and saw the bright cover of Chlo-Jo and her dog in a hot air balloon. I’m pretty sure I love children’s books …
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Book Review: Pleasing People
Laura SnowLaura started attending Lehigh Valley Baptist Church as a child when her family moved to the area. For years, her primary passion was in nursing and furthering her education. …
Book Review: The Life Giving Home
G&H“Designed to promote Biblical living for today’s Christian Woman.” It is our highest desire that this publication encourages and edifies ladies in their daily walk with the Lord and strengthens …
Book Review: Keeping the Kids
Gina HallGina is happily married to Jim Hall who is the Director of Payroll at St. Luke’s Hospital & Health Network in Bethlehem, PA. They have been members of the …
Book Review: Guide to the Empty Nest
Gina HallGina is happily married to Jim Hall who is the Director of Payroll at St. Luke’s Hospital & Health Network in Bethlehem, PA. They have been members of the …
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Book Review: “Desperate: Hope for the Mom Who Needs to Breathe”
Book Review: “Desperate: Hope for the Mom Who Needs to Breathe”
by Sarah Mae & Sally Clarkson
G&H“Designed to promote Biblical living for today’s Christian Woman.” It is our highest desire that this publication encourages and edifies ladies in their daily walk with the Lord and strengthens …
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Our Moments Kept for Jesus
The following article is taken from the book, Kept for the Master’s Use, by Frances Havergal. Keep my moments and my days; Let them flow in ceaseless praise. We do …
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Is Your Fruit Sweet or Sour?
:::Book Recommendation:::
Our commitment to Christ is reflected in the spirit that seeps out of us…What does your fruit taste like?
The Seven Laws of the Harvest, by John Lawrence
Life is filled with choices, choices that affect us on an everyday basis in everything we do. 2 Corinthian 9:6 “But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.” Galatians 6:7 says, “Be not deceived: God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” That means our everyday choices are not without significance. Our choices affect us and others in dramatic ways whether we see it or not.
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John C. Maxwell: Relationships 101
Relationships are what life is made of, so why not take the time to read about some helpful tips on how to have great relationships?
One Thousand Gifts, Ann Voskamp
“When I realize that it is not God who is in my debt but I who am in His great debt, then doesn’t all become gift?”