Thanks for sharing these pictures from South Africa! It looks so beautiful there. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and will have a great new year ahead!
Glad to see your honest review here. This sounds like a good book. I do wrestle with fear so it would probably sustain my interest throughout the whole book. This is good: "And many more points are simply words of encouragement from one fear fighting woman to another, just to remind you that even though you might hide your fears in deep, you are not alone in the battle." Thanks for sharing!
I love the idea of a play tent. Wish I had thought of that when my kids were little and camping. :) Using tarps over everything is definitely a great idea too. We learned that the hard way after getting rained on and having a leaky tent.
I haven't read any of Sheila Walsh's children's books, but I have been through one of her adult books and loved it. And also loved hearing her speak in person! That accent--sigh. I wish I had it. :) Thanks for sharing these resources with us.
I loved “Forgotten God” by Chan (and also Crazy Love). Brennan Manning is one of my favorite authors. He will be missed. Messy Church is another good one I’ve read! The Last Lecture is on my list, but I haven’t gotten around to it.
I love to see a great reading list like this! Thanks for sharing these ten inspirational books. Some I've read, most I haven't.
“It’s time to change the lens.”
To be unoffendable is a goal I’m reaching toward as well after reading Brant Hansen’s excellent book last year, “Unoffendable.” I love your imagery of putting on big girl panties that are cute and with lace. Walking fierce with you!
Yes, yes. ha. It's been a hard lesson for me to learn to say no too. And your approach "don't give an answer right away" has also been liberating for me. (Why didn't I think of that in my 20s???)
We sang "It Is Well" yesterday with my church. It is such a beautiful song and such a powerful truth! I'm sorry the wildlife is causing you such trouble. My in-laws had such problems with deer this year eating their garden. Stripped their corn so much that they didn't get to harvest any. :( Praying peace over your family!
I think some people believed Brennan Manning was "dangerous" because he was all about grace. Those who feel safest with the Law are often most threatened by the grace of God. But ironically, it's because we can't keep the Law that we most need grace. Manning understood that so well. I'm glad his writings brought you closer to Jesus too. That's a beautiful thing.
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