I recently finished the new book, Shopping for Time: How to Do It All and NOT Be Overwhelmed, by Carolyn Mahaney, Nicole Whitacre, Kristin Chesemore, and Janelle Bradshaw.  I’ve been reading their blog for a few years, and though I often find myself relating more specifically to the writing and experiences of one of the ladies more than the others, …

“Sin is sin. Even those sins that I call ‘the acceptable sins of the saints’–those sins that we tolerate in our lives–are serious in God’s eyes. Our religious pride, our critical attitudes, our unkind speech about others, our impatience and anger, even our anxiety (see Philippians 4:6); all of these are serious in the sight of God.” (pg. 21) In his …

Over the last 3 months, I have been reading Donna Morley’s book, Choices That Lead to Godliness, with my girls’ accountability group.  We read one chapter each week, and then discuss what we had read, and what we were learning.  I tend to go through books fairly quickly, so, for me, 3 months was a long time to spend in …

“God’s will for your life and mine is found in 1 Peter 3:4.  We are to do whatever is necessary to cultivate ‘the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God’ (NASB).”  (pg. 9) So begins Pat Ennis’ book, Precious in His Sight: The Fine …

I recently finished the popular book, Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman’s Soul, by the husband and wife team of John and Stasi Eldredge.  I like to keep up on popular trends within the church, but this book came out in 2005, so I am a little behind on this one.  But, it does not seem to be losing …