This month we are reading Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers. I am really looking forward to reading this book. Francine Rivers is a fabulous writer. She really knows how to draw a message home and she touches our hearts as well. I hope that you will join me in reading this book. I’m sure that it has a lot to offer.
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Christian Mom Reads: August Book of the Month
It’s official, our book of the month for August has been chosen. It is a book that I have had on my personal list for some time now. Yet, one of our group members suggested it and I am really excited to read it. It is called “My So-Called Life as a Proverbs 31 Wife…and It’s Surprising Results”
Here is the description of the book from Amazon.com
Author Sara Horn always admired the Proverbs 31 wife, but when she became a busy writer and mother, she deemed this model to be dated and impossible. Or is it? Join Sara as she heads into a one-year domestic experiment and offers full access to see if this biblical model can be embraced by a modern woman–even one who can’t sew.
With humility and humor, Sara sets out to pursue the Proverbs 31 characteristics through immersing herself in all things domestic, but when her family’s situation changes and she must return to a full-time job, she’s forced to look at the Proverbs 31 woman with a whole new viewpoint. Through it all, she and readers discover:
- what it means to be a godly woman and a wife
- how investing in family and faith refines priorities as a spouse and a parent
- how mistakes are opportunities for growth
This thought-provoking, surprising, and entertaining personal account will inspire women to try their own experiments in living out God’s purpose for their lives.
If you are interested in purchasing the book, it is available at most book stores and can be ordered from Amazon
I hope you decide to join in with us as we read this book…
Books to E-books
Today I went to Barnes and Nobles. There isn’t anything special about that, but something is different. In my purse I had my Kindle Fire HD and I knew that I would not be making any purchases. As I went from isle to isle, I asked myself why I was putting myself through the headache. I really enjoy the atmosphere of book stores and I love books. Yet recently I have decided to get rid of the majority of my books and replace them on my newly purchased Kindle. This was not an easy decision. I have six book shelves of books and more in boxes. I love the way that books feel in my hand and I really enjoy reading them. Still there is good reasoning behind my decision. We will be moving soon and, well, my books take up space. Not to mention that the more they weigh, the more they count against my household good weight in transportation.
With that in mind, I went out and go a Kindle Fire HD and have begun to transition. I must say it is very hard. I just brought books for my summer reading and now I have to find the best way to get rid of them that will generate a revenue to purchase new ones. I do want to say that I am really enjoying my new Kindle, but I’m going to miss my books. One thing I think I may do though, is…not go to a bookstore just to look around. Then I’ll have book fever…
I’ll be ok…I’ll just take it one book to e-book at at time. 🙂
A Joy of Mothering
It is known that I really enjoy reading. I’ve set reading goals and even studied English and Literature in college. Although I enjoy my studies, nothing brings me more pleasure that watching and listening to my children read.
Ice-man is at the end of his kindergarten year and he has been learning how to read. Today was a short day at school, so I was going to have to get him there early. I didn’t think that that we would have time to go over his books, but he surprised me.
Each time he brings home books, I read them to him first. Then he reads the books by himself. We offer him help, or course, but we mostly encourage him to sound out the words that are giving in trouble. Each set of books that he gets is harder that the previous set.
Today he had three new books and they seemed a bit challenging for him, at least from my perspective. Yet, he took those books and read them in less that 30 minutes. Oh how my heart smiled. I was so proud of my little buddy. He learned 6 new words and continued to read. That brought so much joy to my heart.
Gladly, I signed the slip for him to return to school. I think I am more excited that he is about getting the next set of book. I love watching my children learn and grow.
2013 Reading Goal
As you may know, last year, I set a reading goal for myself. With all of my reading for school, I read 8 of the 15 book goal. However, only one of these books were from my reading list. The others were from my school list.
This year, I have decided to challenge myself again. I’ve created my reading list, but I keep finding books to add to the list. It’s pretty crazy and I can’t help myself because I’m a book lover.
I’m just going to read as many of the books that are on my list as possible, but I’m still going to read the other books. The thing about books and reading is that I love this process. I love the feel of the books in my hand. I love the process of choosing and finding a great new book to read. I believe I’ve always been this way.
Ok, it’s obvious that I’ve digressed from my main topic, my reading goal. It’s ok though.
V-Log update…what I’m up to
This is a video update. I talk about books, knitting, yarn, nails, and more. Enjoy