Book tour: Me, Myself and I AM by Matthew Peters and Elisa Stanford

11.7.08

Me, Myself and I AM (The Story of You and God) by Matthew Peters and Elisa Stanford is a simple book of questions and fill-in-the-blanks. There are no answers here, just you and a pen to record your answers to many thought-provoking questions. If you have ever wanted to start ...

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On my nightstand: October 2008

11.1.08

I'm behind in my reading and late on linking this at 5 Minutes for Books. Below is what I'm working through right now: Community is a hot buzz word in the church. My first Driscoll book. Love that title, and really LOVE the subtext. That's it for me for October. Be looking for my ...

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Does the book Eat, Pray, Love preach Christ?

10.28.08

Comments are still coming in on this post about Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia by Elizabeth Gilbert, so that means it's time to Educate the Masses. Are you ready masses? Class is in session. Here we go - This is a comment from Adam. ...

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Book tour: The Shape of Mercy by Susan Meissner

10.17.08

Readers, I'm happy to offer The Shape of Mercy by Susan Meissner as my next book giveaway. From Publishers Weekly Starred Review. Meissner's newest novel is potentially life-changing, the kind of inspirational fiction that prompts readers to call up old friends, lost loves or fallen-away family members to tell them that all ...

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Book tour: For Young Men Only (A guy’s guide to the alien gender) by Jeff Feldhahn and Eric Rice with Shaunti Feldhahn

10.10.08

Hey, do you know a young man who could use a little help understanding girls and what they think about boys, dating and sex? Maybe you are the parent of a teen boy and you wish you could help him navigate a girl's world? For Young Men Only by Jeff Feldhahn ...

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What I’m reading: Monique and the Mango Rains by Kris Holloway

10.2.08

Monique and the Mango Rains (Two Years with a Midwife in Mali) is a memoir of Holloways' experience as a Peace Corp volunteer in Mali, where she befriended midwife Monique Dembele. From the backcover: Monique Dembele saved lives and dispensed hope in a place where childbirth is a life-and-death matter. This book ...

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The no-frills blog round up and link love (Anniversary Edition)

9.27.08

As in my wedding anniversary. Woot! 11 years today I became Mrs. Doc Brand. Since I haven't heard back from my little-people sitter, it looks like no special celebration dinner for us today. Anybody want to squeeze through the Internet cable to look after my tribe tonight? From Think Christian: Interview ...

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