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When I first got Firsthand I thought it would be a really lame book. I did enjoy the minimalistic cover design, but I didn't think anything would get better. However, as I read, I encountered a very intimate conversation regarding the timely and... [Read on]
So what exactly does the title of Joshua Harris’ “Humble Orthodoxy” mean? Well, in a sentence: “Speak truth in love.” In fact, that sentence also provides a pretty good summary of what the book’s about. There’s a lot to unpack in those four... [Read on]
All I have to say is...Ugh... I couldn't for the life of me figure out why this book was getting such high reviews. At first I thought it was the religious angle. A case where you write a few times how much you love Jesus and how Jesus helped you... [Read on]
Title: Humble Orthodoxy Author: Joshua Harris Rating 5/5 My first experience reading Joshua Harris’ work was when I was 12 years old, and I read ‘I Kissed Dating Goodbye’. I have since adopted this biblical mindset toward relationships and... [Read on]
It’s not easy being a woman. The demands and expectations of us, and those we place on ourselves, can be overwhelming. While trying to navigate this thing called “life,” have you ever longed for a close friend, confidant, or mentor to walk... [Read on]
It’s not easy being a woman. The demands and expectations of us, and those we place on ourselves, can be overwhelming. While trying to navigate this thing called “life,” have you ever longed for a close friend, confidant, or mentor to walk... [Read on]
Fearless, the story of SEAL Operator Adam Brown, is definitely a good read for those who enjoy biographies, especially the inspirational sort of military heroes. Adam Brown's story is both heart-breaking and heroic, encouraging and motivating,... [Read on]
Hedonism and Christianity seem an impossible combination and I wasn’t sure how they could be reconciled until reading John Piper’s book: Desiring God. In it, he argues that “God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him.” That... [Read on]
The Fourth Fisherman: How Three Mexican Fishermen Who Came Back from the Dead Changed My Life and Saved My Marriage by Joe Kissack This is the story of Joe, he has money, a great job in the entertainment business, a wife and family and yet he... [Read on]
Let’s face it, men and women just don’t “get” each other. My wife claims she keeps trying to understand how I think. I’ve told her to give up. But to add to the mystery, there are times when we are really in synch. At other times it is like we... [Read on]