On My Nightstand: January 2013

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I read a lot this month. More than my normal. January was an exceptionally busy and somewhat stressful month for our family and I guess I got through it by reading! One benefit of having a husband in Seminary is that all those nights that he has to study, I can be with him by [...]

On My Nightstand: September Reading

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Good morning, Friends! I had a full weekend and now it’s back to the grind. It’s feeling very Monday morning-ish. Anybody else with me on that? Anyway, I thought I would give you a rundown of my latest reading. A Gospel Primer for Christians: Learning to See the Glories of God’s Love by Milton Vincent [...]

The One Thing I’ve Learned to Help Me Read More

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Compared to some, I am not a huge reader. I look at my friends Anne or Keren, and my reading list looks like nothing. But compared to many others, I read a lot. And I am really happy with how far I’ve come since my early days of reading. I haven’t always read a lot. [...]

On My Nightstand: August Reading

Almost Amish

I can’t believe it is already September! August was definitely a full month for us and I’m really looking forward to the fall season. Pumpkin Latte, anyone? Here’s what I read this past month. Almost Amish: One Woman’s Quest for a Slower, Simpler, More Sustainable Life by Nancy Sleeth. Because I think about simplifying a [...]

On My Nightstand: July Reading

JesusMadeInAmerica

Jesus Made in America: A Cultural History from the Puritans to “The Passion of the Christ.” by Stephen J. Nichols. This is a fascinating walk through American history and how American’s view of Jesus is shaped by the constant changing culture. I found this critique very enlightening and helpful. With this being an election year, [...]