warm inside

Oh how thankful I've been that we've had nothing on our calendar for this week. It's been frigid here, folks. It was zero degrees yesterday while I was out caring for the animals in the morning but the windchill was -16. Yikes. Let me just say that I've really been learning what it means to toughen up and trudge forward. Going out two or three times a day to take care of the animals when it's this cold is certainly a good way to condition oneself for frigid temperatures! But I certainly don't regret our decision to raise animals. They are so worth the suffering through the snow, wind, and chill.

Today the snow was blowing (literally blowing in sideways) and the kids were outside and playing in that blowing snow by 9 o'clock this morning. I took some pictures through the French doors, but that's all the farther I've ventured out today. Brad's working from home today so he was up early, taking care of the farm duties before he started work. I just love him to pieces.

With all of this cold weather, we have been doing a lot of reading. Ian received two series of books for Christmas. Both series were written by a Christian author by the name of Chuck Black. The first series is called The Kingdom Series and the second is called The Knights of Arrethtrae. Both series have six books each. Ian has read all of the Kingdom series and is on the last book in the Knights series. He has loved these books, devoured them really. I would really recommend them for tween boys. Here is a link to the first book in the Kingdom series, and a link to the first book in the Knights series.

Lily received a series called The Cobble Street Cousins by Cynthia Rylant. These are charming little books, perfect for girls ages seven to nine or so. They are short books, books for girls who are almost ready for full-length chapter books. Lily has really enjoyed them and has also been reading in most of her spare time. Once she finishes this series, we're already planned on purchasing The Lighthouse Family series books, also by Cynthia Rylant. We both also love the charming and endearing illustrations in Rylant's books.

I've been enjoying A Girl of the Limberlost. I'm reading it on my Kindle because this particular Kindle version is free. It's really drawn me in, and I'm quite enjoying reading again. It's been months since I've read for pleasure. I have been so busy with my business and school that it just hasn't been a priority, but it was a goal of mind for this new year to begin reading more again. It's been a good decision.

School is done for the day. The kids are back out in the snow again, and I'm about to make a cup of coffee and sit down to crochet for a bit. I really should clean, but that will come tomorrow. The tree comes down tomorrow, carpets get scrubbed (oh joy), and everything gets dusted and wiped down. It's going to be a whole family affair.

So for now, I'll sip coffee, crochet, and eventually get to making the icing for the yummy GF chocolate cake I made for dessert tonight. Sounds like a fine start to the weekend!

Book Review: Relentless Pursuit

Did you ever feel alone? Ostracized? A loner?  Have you ever felt like you were the only one even in the midst of a crowd? Like you were the only one struggling?

In Relentless Pursuit: God's Love of Outsiders Including the Outsider in All of Us, best-selling author, Ken Gire, uses the parable of the lost sheep to illustrate God's unconditional love for us and His unending drive to pursue the lost. To quote Gire, "He'll leave the ninety-nine just for you."


 According the Gire, it's not just the unbelievers that are the outsiders. In fact, all believers, from time to time, stray from the Shepherd. And when this happens, the Shepherd always leaves the 99 and pursues the one lost sheep until it is found.

And maybe the believer hasn't completely up and turned his back on his Shepherd, but maybe there's a little part of him that feels lost, afraid, confused. Maybe just that little part has wondered away. And even then, the Shepherd will pursue that lost part and restore it to wholeness.

Along with the parable, Gire uses events from the Bible, stories from his own personal struggles, as well as illustrations from the life of Francis Thompson and his famous poem, The Hound of Heaven, to paint this picture of God's love and His pursuance of us.

I found this book to be refreshing. As Christians, we often read books full of checklists of what we should be doing, how we should be acting, etc. And it often feels like we're constantly striving for perfection. Eventually, if you read enough of those books, one will begin to feel burdened.

And I'm not saying that we shouldn't strive to live godly lives. We most definitely should. But sometimes we get so caught up in the to-do lists that we forget why we're doing the things in the first place, and we try to do it out of our own strength rather than relying on the power of the Holy Spirit.

So to read a book like this one was very encouraging. Even when I'm wandering, even when I'm in the midst of doubts and feeling lost, my Heavenly Father is pursuing me. He doesn't become angry with me because of my wandering, but instead He pursues me and loves on me and works in my heart and eventually restores myself to Him.

I enjoyed this book. I read it at a time in my life when I've been feeling rather bogged down by all of the checklists I've mentally put in place for my life. And so it was a nice reminder of how God loves me just as I am, and in the times of my life when I do struggle and feel lost, I never have to worry that God will abandon me. He relentlessly pursues me.

*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Bethany House publishers in exchange for my honest opinion.*

Weekend Book Review ~ A Heart Like His (Beth Moore)

What does it mean to be "a man after God's own heart?"

In, A Heart Like His: Intimate Reflections on the Life of David, Beth Moore delves into the life of David. From his days as a humble shepherd boy, through his anointing by God through Samuel, on to his days of sin and its resulting despair, and finally on to the days of his redemption when he turns back to his first love, his Heavenly Father, Beth Moore spins the story of David's life and his intimate relationship with God.


David, the young boy who was overlooked as a potential future king by his own earthly father. David, the young man of great faith who conquered the giant Goliath with just a sling and a stone. David, the young man who played soothing ballads for the mentally-tormented King Saul. David, the refugee who fled for his life as it was being pursued by a jealous King Saul.

And we see David, the young king with a heart of deep longing for God. David, a new king who knew that the only way to lead was by following God's leading. David, the sin-stained king who turned his back and fell into the trap of pride and self-sufficiency. David, the despairing king who suffered great torment as a result of sin. David, the redeemed king who knew that the only way back up was to turn back to God.

This book is an intimate look into David's life. The story of his life is spun through Moore's great storytelling ability, and draws the reader in to witness the many peaks and valleys of David's life.

But not only is this a biography, but, as usual, Beth Moore applies David's struggles and triumphs to our lives in the post-modern world. What does it mean to have a heart like His? How do we get there? What happens when we fail and fall into the pit of sin and then despair? Does God really continue to love us and seek us even when we mess up royally?

All of these questions are answered through the examination of David's life in this book.

In addition to reading this book, there are study questions for each chapter included in the back of the book. These questions could be used in your individual study time or in a group setting.

I enjoyed this book as I have enjoyed every other book of Moore's I have read. I have always found David to be an interesting and intriguing man from the Scriptures, and I feel that this book offered glimpses into his life that I had never previously seen.

*I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.*

Book Review: Cleaning House

If you have kids then you have probably experienced the issue of "youth entitlement." Maybe you've experienced it but didn't know it actually had a name. Basically youth entitlement (which runs rampant among America's youth) is the belief of youth (children to teens to young adults) that they are owed whatever they want and should not have to work hard to gain it. In other words, their parents, as well as the world in general, owes them something.

Bingo. You know what I'm talking about, don't you? And you've probably seen in it your children's attitudes and behaviors as much as you don't want to admit it. I know I have. And it's ugly, and I don't like it one bit. In fact, it makes me cringe.

And even though we do try hard in our home to prevent entitlement from happening, it still manages to happen anyway. So I jumped at the chance to review this book. Finally, a mother who is brave enough to expose her family's struggles with it and air their dirty laundry in an effort to help families conquer this sense of entitlement in their youth.

Kay Wills Wyma, a mother of five from suburban Dallas, conducted a 12-month experiment of sorts after observing this self-absorbed, "mom should do it for me", "I should be able to have what I want, when I want it" attitude in her children. And then she sat down and recorded it in her new book, Cleaning House: A Mom's Twelve-Month Experiment to Rid Her Home of Youth Entitlement She set out each month to tackle a different area that she felt her children as well as children as a whole in our country needed improvement in. To the dismay of her children, each month brought about a new challenge for her family and her children. And she admits that the experiment was not without struggles, grumbling, and complaining.


Here are the topics/issues for each month:
1. Operation Clutter Control (Starting simple: Beds and Clutter)
2. Kitchen Patrol (Discovering the Joys of Cooking - Along with Menu Planning, Shopping, and   Washing Dishes)
3. Grounding Time (Planting, Weeding, and Getting Acquainted with the Great Outdoors)
4. Working for a Living (The Search for Gainful Employment)
5. Domestic Dirty Jobs (Introducing Lysol, Tilex, Soft Scrub and the Dread Toilet Bowl Brush)
6. Roll Tide (Diving into Our Family's Dirty Laundry)
7. The Handyman Can (Do-It-Yourself Home Repair and Maintenance)
8. The Entertainers (Party Planning and Hospitality)
9. Team Players (The Benefits of Working Together)
10. Runner's World (Equipping Kids for Life's Little Errands)
11. It's About Others (Service with a Smile)
12. Ladies and Gentlemen (Minding Our Manners)

This book was a great encourager and motivator to get started in whipping the tail of entitlement in our children. Because what parent can truly feel down deep inside that giving their child everything they want and desire is really good for the child? Is it teaching them to work hard? No. Is it teaching them to value the things they own? No. Why work hard when I can get what I want just by asking my parents? Why value the things I own when they can be easily replaced without me having to lift a finger to replace it?

It's teaching them that they are owed something (many things, in fact) by their parents and their world as a whole. Imagine this child with this mentality in their first real job. Can you imagine?

I really liked this book, and my husband and I are implementing some of Wyma's suggestions. And it certainly confirmed in my mind the importance of teaching our children to work hard and serve others. I want to equip my children for the world by making them work. I don't want to handicap them by giving them everything they want and doing everything for them. I want them to know how to keep a house clean and organized, how to plan and cook meals, how to make purchases, how to put others first, etc.

Highly recommended.

*I received a free copy of this book from Waterbrook Press in exchange for my honest opinion.*

Book Review: The Truth About the Lordship of Christ

In The Truth About the Lordship of Christ, pastor and author John MacArthur discusses God's sovereignty, our submission as believers, assurance of salvation, and the characteristics of a believer's life.

I like John MacArthur. I've read some of his other books, and I've also listened to some of his sermons. However, while reading this book, I found myself fighting to stay focused. I felt like there was not very much coherency between the different chapters and the sub-headings within each chapter.

There were a few points that MacArthur made that I found myself scratching my head in a bit of confusion and wondering if his points were truly Biblical. And this really surprised me. However, for the most part the book was completely based upon Scriptural truths and MacArthur provided a ton of direct Scripture quotation for support which was a positive thing.

I think the thing that had me so lost was that this book is basically a bunch of snippets of information, and it is organized in such a way that makes coherence seem sorely lacking. This book lacks depth, and, perhaps, it is meant to be a shorter, overall summary as all of the books in "The Truth About..." series are short books.

I don't know. I hate to give negative reviews, but I really did not find this book amazing or anything I would absolutely recommend to anyone. Perhaps it would be helpful to a new believer who had no knowledge of God's Sovereignty, sanctification, or assurance of salvation. But I have read about all of the topics addressed in this book in much greater depth in other books.

Oh, I really wanted to like this book because I really do like John MacArthur, but this isn't one of those books that I'll be keeping on my bookshelf.

*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson publishers in exchange for my honest opinion.*

Book Review: Your Heart's Desire: 14 Truths that will forever change the way you love and are loved

Marriage is hard. That's definitely not a secret to anyone who has been married for any length of time. And the enemy of our hearts is out to tear down and destroy marriages and families. The marriage relationship between a man and a woman is one of the enemy's most sought after targets. And his goal is to rip, shred, and destruct that relationship. And the effects of a destroyed marriage ripples out into the family, the children, and society.

Sheri Rose Shepherd's book, Your Heart's Desire: 14 Truths That Will Forever Change the Way You Love and Are Loved, was written for married women who are either currently experiencing troubles in their marriage or who desire to prevent those struggles. It was also written for single women who "desire a godly man to love her." This book also targets the divorced woman who is seeking healing from the painful effects of divorce.

In Your Heart's Desire, Shepherd shares fourteen desires that we have as women that shape the way we love and are loved:

1. Desiring a "Happily Ever After"...
2. Desiring a godly man to marry (for singles)...
3. Desiring to leave a legacy for my loved ones...
4. Desiring God's design that me and my man become one...
5. Desiring God to give me the power to remain pure...
6. Desiring to give and received love...
7. Desiring to embrace my new life in Christ...
8. Desiring to become a woman my man can lead...
9. Desiring my son to grow to become a man of faith...
10. Desiring a miracle to build a new foundation of love...
11. Desiring expressions of love and romance in my marriage...
12. Desiring to believe God can change a man and save a marriage...
13. Desiring to glorify God by showing honor and respect...
14. Desiring to surrender my whole heart to my Lord...

Shepherd is totally vulnerable and transparent in the writing of this book, sharing the struggles she experienced growing up in a split family as well as being completely honest in sharing about the struggles she and her husband experienced in their marriage.

I loved the following excerpt from the book: "Our lives may not be the ones we have longed for, but the greatest testimony is not how we started but how we finish. It isn't getting what we want; it's giving what we have. It isn't getting our way; it's doing God's will no matter what anyone else we love does. The legacy is not in our comfort; it is in our character." How true is that!

Here's another great point: "Our words will have much power when we speak to them [our husbands] as the leaders they want to be not the leaders we see right now."

Each chapter also offers a pray that we as women can pray regarding that particular desire as well as a "letter" from God that is meant to be an encouragement and reminder of His love for us.

This was a very insightful book. Similar to some other books I have read on the topic of being a godly wife, but it was a great easy read full of reminders on how to position ourselves as women to be the wives that God desires us to be. There were also some new points and perspectives I had not previously read/thought about. Shepherd includes many real stories from both her life as well as the lives of people she has counseled.

This was a great book. And I believe that it would be fairly safe to say that every married woman could use some direction and encouragement in their marriage relationship.





*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Tyndale Publishers in exchange for my honest opinion.*

Book Review: Where Lilacs Still Bloom

Where Lilacs Still Bloom: A Novel, by Jane Kirkpatrick, is a novel written about the life of German immigrant, Hulda Klager.

Mrs. Klager, a wife and mother, begins her experimentation with hybridization upon desiring a better apple, one that is more crisp and sweet. And from there, her experimentation with lilac hybridization takes root and blooms.

Through many years, many hardships, and many challenges Mrs. Klager sees her dreams come true. But all along she struggles with feelings of selfishness for wanting to devote so much time to her lilacs. And she often wonders if the many trials her family endures is not because of her devotion to plant hybridization and "acting like God" as some in her community accuse her of doing.

Being a gardener myself, I found this book an extremely enjoyable summer read. I could relate to many of Mrs. Klager's feelings related to balancing her love of flowers with the love and care of her family. And one of the things that really stood out was how Hulda Klager persevered despite some very severe trials and hardships. And her husband who always stood behind her, supporting her endeavors.

And another inspiring aspect to the story was Hulda Klager's generosity, giving away many, many starts from her lilac plants to friends and strangers both. In addition to that, the Klager's willingness to take in young girls to disciple and teach and give a stable place to stay really struck me.

I found this to be a great read. I think that any woman who appreciates and enjoys gardening will enjoy it. And the fact that this book is based on a real woman's life makes it all the more interesting and enjoyable.

*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Waterbrook Press in exchange for my honest opinion.*

A is for Adam: A Book Review

As a homeschooling mom, it is important to me to not only teach my children their academics but also to impress upon their hearts God's Word. I want to ground them in solid, Biblical teaching so that as they grow and face the harshness of this world, their foundation will be based upon what God says and not what the world says.

One of the great things about homeschooling is that I get to choose what my children are exposed to while they learn. And I appreciate this especially in the area of science. In our public schools, evolution is taught as a fact while creationism is completely disregarded, not even mentioned. As I have taught my children, we have used secular science books at times. But instead of reading the topics concerning evolution as fact, we are able to discuss them in light of God's Word and find their error.

And I always appreciate a product/curriculum that helps me in impressing God's truth upon the heart of my children. A Is for Adam: The Gospel from Genesis, by Ken and Mally Ham is one of those kind of products.

This is a wirebound book that is attached to a triangular structure so that it can stand upright on your table while you use it. Each page covers a topic from the Bible that is related to creation and God's plan. This is done in alphabetical order. So, for instance, the first page is the "A" page which stands for Adam. The little blurb on this page says, "A is for Adam; God made him from dust. He wasn't a monkey, he looked just like us. Although some scientists don't think it was so, It was God who was there, and He ought to know."

And because of the way the book is made, you set it upright on your table so that your child can view the letter picture. All the while, you can see your teaching prompts on the page that is facing you. The parent page that faces you includes sections entitled: Let's Read; The Starting Point; Bible Bits; Let's Talk; Always Remember; Stuff to Do; Quick Review. Also on this page is a reference to another page in the book that contains further notes and background information on the particular topic from that day.

This is a very well-thought out teaching tool. It's a book but it's so much more functional just because of the format it is in. My six-year-old daughter has enjoyed this book. In fact, when I went to get it to take pics this morning, I couldn't find it because she had taken it.

The great, colorful illustrations as well as catchy rhymes make this book very appealing for a younger child, I would say, ages 3-7.

*I received a complimentary copy of this book from New Leaf Publishing Group in exchange for my honest opinion.*

Some Fruits of Solitude: Book Review

I'm a gal who appreciates good, solid, encouraging quotes. A lot can be said in a few words. And I appreciate when someone takes the time and gathers up quotes and puts them all together in book form. Makes it a lot easier for me when I'm trying to pick quotes for my blackboards!

This is one of those books that I do appreciate. Some Fruits of Solitude, a conglomeration of quotes by William Penn, the founder of the state of Pennsylvania.


As you can see, the quotes in this book are organized topically. This is great because it makes it much easier to find quotes about the particular subject you're searching for...

I LOVE this little book. And like every other Attic Books book I've ever read, this book is gorgeous with its rough edge pages and solid hardcover. Makes it a great little book to leave out on the coffee table.

The book is a reprint of a version originally printed in 1963. Therefore, the language is the old English way of speaking. This could be a downfall to some, but I appreciate the beautiful, poetic form of this type of writing. You just have to slow down and really think about what you're reading!

Love this book! Would be great for the person who collects quotes!


*I received a complimentary copy of this book from New Leaf Publishing Group in exchange for my honest opinion.*

Heaven In Her Arms - Book Review

Did you ever give thought to what it would really be like to be Mary, the mother of Jesus? To give birth to a baby boy, knowing that God had a divine, huge purpose for His life. And to be chosen as a poor, humble, unwed teenage girl to take on the responsibility of raising the future Savior of the world? Could it be that God chose a humble, teenage girl from poor standings to be the mother of the Savior of the world so that the whole world would be able to relate to Him?

God chose Mary because He knew her heart. And He knew that her heart was in the right place to accept the challenging calling He had for her as well as to remain obedient in seeking Him throughout it. God knew that Mary had what was needed for the mission, even if she herself did not know it.

In Heaven in Her Arms: Why God Chose Mary to Raise His Son and What It Means for You, Catherine Hickem, offers an assumed glimpse of the life of Christ through the eyes of His mother, Mary. How did it really feel to be possibly ostracised by friends and family because of a pregnancy out of wedlock (because how many people would have really believed that this young girl of humble provisions would really be chosen by God Himself to bring forth the Messiah from her womb?)

What was it like to raise a sinless, perfect child? How did the knowledge of Jesus' future sit in the depth of her soul for those 30 years prior to the start of His ministry? And how did she live through the tormenting death her Son suffered for not only the sins of the world but also her very own sins?

This was an enjoyable glimpse into what it might have been like to have been Mary. But in addition to these little glimpses into Mary's heart, Hickem also spends a large majority of her book applying Mary's life and ways of mothering to us as modern-day mothers. Using Mary as an example, Hickem encourages and inspires mothers today to fulfill their calling as mothers as God designed us to do.

Topics discussed (from the table of contents): Mary Knew God Looks at the Heart; Mary Knew She Couldn't Embrace Her Fears; Mary Knew God as Master Designer; Mary Knew She Could Ask Questions; Mary Knew She Could Not Parent Jesus On Her Own; Mary Knew Her Life Was Not Her Own; Mary Knew She Needed Support; Mary Knew Faith Would be Her Witness; Mary Knew to Have a Heart of Praise; Mary Knew Being a Mother Would Take Her to Difficult Places; Mary Knew She Needed to Ponder; Mary Knew Obeying God Would Have Its Rewards; Mary Knew to Be There When Things Got Tough; Mary Knew She Would Have to Let Her Son Fulfill His Purpose; Mary Knew to Stay Connected; Mary Knew to Trust God with All Things and with Her Child; Mary Knew to be a Woman of Prayer.

There is also a study guide included in the back of this book.

This was an encouraging book that exposed to me some of how God must feel towards me as a woman and a mother. This book if full of great little reminders of our value as women and mothers in God's eyes. And also a great reminder of the importance that God places on us as mothers. This book also stressed the importance of putting our value and importance in how God sees us first. And then when we do this, we are better equipped to parent our children.

*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson publishers in exchange for my honest opinion.*

Living As Agents of Gospel Transformation - A Book Review and A GIVEAWAY

I was recently contacted and asked to review Ed Stetzer's (director of research at Lifeway publications) newest book, Subversive Kingdom: Living as Agents of Gospel Transformation. I had never even heard of Ed Stetzer (or so I thought), but I have read books and used studies from Lifeway, so I did a little digging on the internet and decided to read the book.

And all I can now say (after having devoured the book) is wow. This is one of those books that makes you squirm in your seat. It is one of those books that challenges you to live beyond your comfort zone. It is one of those books that makes you stop and really assess your life.


Basically, Stetzer discusses how conventional Christianity has become easy, cushy, "it's all about my comfort."  It's about what God can do for us, how He can bless us. We as believers think we are different than the world, but we're still held captive by the world's consumerism and "good life" way of thinking. We want comfort and ease. And we're happy to serve God as long as we don't have to reach beyond our parameter of comfort.

Stetzer points out that this is not how we are called to live as true believers. Rather we are to be "rebels against the world's rebellion." We need to stop seeing our churches as places to go to to make us feel good, places to lift us up and to hide away from the world. Rather our churches are to be agents of transformation; groups of believers serving God OUT in the world together.

"A church that becomes activity-driven rather than kingdom-driven runs the risk of ceasing to be an authentic church at all, because it is no longer focused on bringing God's glory to its neighborhood and the nations."

"The glorious, redeeming gospel of Jesus Christ, living and operating and generously shared through His church, is not just what we've been sent here to offer whenever people bother to show up. It's what we've been sent out from here to give." (bold mine)

In other words, the church needs to stop expecting and waiting for people to come, and we need to get up out of pews and go out into this lost, hurting world.

But Stetzer doesn't just pinpoint the church, he addresses believers as individuals. After all, it is the gathering of the believers that makes up the church. So the church will not function properly if the individual believers are not living the lives and convictions that God fashioned us to live.

"For too many, and for too long, we've reduced Christianity to a moralistic philosophy of life - do this, go to church, don't do that. Yet it's so much more. The kingdom of God is breaking into the world. We have been transferred into it and made to be a part of its work. Yet many are satisfied with steeples and pews and songs to keep us happy, rather than being a part of the work of that kingdom" (bold mine)

Stetzer discusses how we are living in the "already, but not yet" period of time. God's kingdom was announced when Jesus came. And His Kingdom will be fulfilled upon His return. So we as believers are living in the "in between" time. So what are we doing with this "sovereignly ordained meantime?"

"Life 'in between' the time of the King's departure and His return is populated by believers in Christ who function as subversive agents of His kingdom. To believe otherwise is to be caught simply existing as Christians, so focused on the promise of a kingdom we'll one day inherit; we don't feel responsibility for engaging in the mission that's already in front of us. Worse yet, when blinded by this haze of inertia, we usually find ourselves more susceptible to being shaped by the world around us than by God's Word and His truth. We lose our compelling reasons for resisting the pull of culture's self-interested standards, and we forfeit the opportunity to make a present-day kingdom difference the way God has commanded us to do." (bold mine)

I LOVED this book. As uncomfortable as it made me feel, as much as it convicted me and my desire for an easy life of comfort, this book spoke right to the deepest part of my God-given heart and soul. As Stetzer said, "The Christian life is so much more than many Christians live it." It is not acceptable to sit in the church pew week after week after week receiving and then stopping there. We are called to give out of what we receive from Him.

In other words, He fills us up so that we can be poured out for others.

"Never forget that the God who entrusts is also the God who expects - not so He can be hard and taskmastering toward us but rather to give us ongoing work that yields joy and purpose and confidence and value."

Now, that's the kind of work I want to invest my life in.

If you would look at my copy of this book, you would see red all throughout it. I have this book so marked up because this was one of those books that spoke volumes and volumes to me.

This book inspired me, not because its content was easy (although it was written in a very easy-to-read style) but because I truly do want to live my life as a follower of Christ exactly how He has designed me to - fully and with joy. And I want others to know the life-giving gift that I have experienced and am so grateful to have received.

I HIGHLY recommend this book to every believer!

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