Life is challenging for many of us; for some of us, it is downright tough. So why do some people thrive while others in similar circumstances spiral downward? To answer this question, Pastor Bob Merritt of the huge Eagle Brook Church wrote this book. When Life’s Not Working: 7 Simple Choices for a Better Tomorrow outlines […]
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Review: Secrets to Parenting Your Adult Child
A large part of raising children is about preparing to let go. A large part of homeschooling is about preparing children to grow up and become independent. And then, we think, when the child has become an adult, we will be finished. Apparently not. Letting-go can be a tricky process as parents and their adult […]
Review: Flourish by Catherine Hart Weber, PhD
Flourish: Discover the Daily Joy of Abundant, Vibrant Living could change your life and the lives of those around you. Do you feel that you are languishing, rather than flourishing? Many others feel the same way, and Christian therapist and life coach, Dr. Catherine Hart Weber, wrote her book to share both Biblical and scientific […]
Review: The One Year Book of Encouragement by Harold Myra
The One Year Book of Encouragement: 365 Days of Inspiration and Wisdom for Your Spiritual Journey by Harold Myra is exactly what the title says: encouraging. There’s a lot of wisdom here, whether you choose to read it in small daily doses or in larger chunks. Each one-page message begins with a quotation […]
Proverbs: A Curriculum for Wisdom
The one thing I really need is wisdom. Daily, there are questions about how to manage time well, raise my children, love my husband, use my talents, manage our house, guard our health, be a friend, contribute to our church, and educate my children. When I feel overwhelmed, frustrated, impatient, angry, or focussed on my […]