I love to read. I read a wide variety of books. Since I enjoy reading, I thought I would begin a series of posts titled, Growing Through Reading. These will be Christian books centred around a topic. Books that I have read personally. I want to encourage you to read good Christian books that will help you grow in your relationship with God. The first in this series is Books on Lamenting. Growing Through Reading – Books on Lamenting The first…
I love words. I often look up a word in the dictionary even one I know to the meaning. At times I find that the dictionary gives me a deeper meaning. There is a word in Chinese, “mafan”, which means trouble, annoying, time-consuming, or no purpose but it needs to be done. We have not found a simple American English word that fits that meaning so we use “mafan” when we have all the forms to fill out and it…
In just one day the world falls apart in the Johnson family. Five children mean five different and unique situations that need to be addressed and discussed. Two parents drifting apart unsure of what they want. One guest on a radio show who demonstrates grace and love. Could this family be put back together? Do you ever see someone walking a path or living a life that is leading to disaster but can’t say anything? That is a bit…
Years ago I read the first edition of this book. This was one of the first books that she had written. I have memories of enjoying the book and the characters but some of the details were forgotten. I was excited when I heard the Chautona had updated the book. Through the years I have read numerous of her books. The characters and the story give life examples and cause you to ponder your own life. Grace is living an…
Have you ever been asked to do something that you don’t really want to do? Maybe you don’t understand why it is important to the person asking you but because of love, you are willing to do it. That is the way Clara feels. Her dying grandmother has asked her to hand-deliver a letter to the general who broke her heart years ago. Clara doesn’t understand but what else does she have to do. She has graduated from university and…