What a Collection!

This book is an absolute gem!  Aiden Wilson Tozer was a pastor and author.  I just love this description of him, "Tozer combined the power of God and the power of words to nourish hungry souls, pierce human hearts, and draw earthbound minds toward God".   From the Library of A. W. Tozer: Selections From Writers Who Influenced His Spiritual Journey by James Stuart Bell is “full of almost 200 selections from men and women whose writings were instrumental in Tozer’s intellectual and spiritual formation. The highlighted writers are some of the most famous and influential minds in the history of Christianity, and the excerpts provided for you represent the pinnacle of their achievements.”


That description is a lot to live up to but in this case it is true. The readings are divided into eight chapters each with a different theme from Tozer’s life. Each reading is short but completely focused and mostly intense. There is John Wesley’s “Covenant Prayer”, a portion of Charles Spurgeon’s sermon “How to Read the Bible”, Martin Luther’s “An Introduction to Saint Paul’s Letter to the Romans, Francois Fenelon’s “Maxims of the Saints” - all great stuff. This is no light reading but readings that will challenge you. Readings that will make you think beyond what you have thought before. It is a compilation in which great treasures will be found.

I received this book free from the publisher, Bethany House Publishing. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Indivisible - A Book Review

Kristen Heitmann weaves an intriguing tale in her book, Indivisible.  In the touristy town of Redford, Colorado lives Police Chief Jonah Westfall and his many internal conflicts, revealed piece by piece throughout the story.  Tia Manning is part of Jonah’s past but it takes awhile to figure out just how they relate but the angst they have towards one another is obvious.  The two are the main force in the book and present a relationship that you need to read further and further to figure out.  There is unrest among the authorities in the town when a pair of raccoons are found mutilated.  Although it’s fairly obvious pretty early on who is responsible for this, it doesn’t make the story any less enjoyable.  The characters and their storylines are well developed so even at the end you want to know more about them or what takes place next.  I was sad to come to the end.  I will be reading more from Kristen Heitmann.

I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review.

It's as Simple as Scissors

I have kids that need to be busy at all times.  Sometimes I just can't think of anything for them to do.  My two year old can keep herself entertained for at least an hour if she has a steady stream of paper to cut.  I save all kinds of junk paper for this.   It's a great activity for fine motor skills as well.  Afterwards I just sweep it all into the recycle bin.   Easy!

Attention Crafty Friends!!

Have you heard of the crafty swapping site whoopdwhoop????  It is so neat.  Here's how it works.....

whoopdwhoop is a currency free creative marketplace. Getting started is easy. First, you need to register. Then, once you’re registered, you need to begin earning whoops. After you’ve earned yourself some whoops, you can then use them to swap for other community member’s creations.

Confused?

You make stuff, list it on the site, earn credits to buy other people's crafty stuff with no money involved.  You do pay postage for your own item once someone requests it.  After looking at the cute things that are listed it inspires me to try some of the crafty endeavors I have bookmarked and use up some materials in my rather LARGE craft closet! 

I have my eye on this cute apron.

What do you think about whoopdwhoop??

Daddy Daughter Dance 2011

Every year our church hosts a Daddy Daughter Dance.  It's one of our favorite nights of the year (I love it and I don't even get to go).  The girls start asking how long until the next dance the very next morning.  What an awesome time for all parties.  It's Marks first year taking all three.   I can't wait to hear all about it!