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Once again, the Winnowing Season was an Amish fiction book, but it was quite unlike any I have read. This was the second book in the "Amish Vines and Orchards" series. I caught up quickly, but I would probably have preferred reading the first... [Read on]
I recently read One Glorious Ambition by Jane Kirkpatrick. I found this an interesting book. This book is a work of fiction, but it is based closely on the life of Dorothea Dix. The book gives a through timeline of Dorothea Dix’s life. The... [Read on]
Ryan and Josh Shook do a remarkable job in the book they wrote together called Firsthand. Growing up in the church, these brothers know "firsthand" the struggle that exists for kids that leave home and can no longer cling to a faith. They explain... [Read on]
he Blessed Church by Robert Morris Robert Morris, Senior Pastor at Gateway Church which has over 20,000 in attendance tells his story in ministry in his new book entitled The Blessed Church. I was wondering as you probably are as you take up... [Read on]
Unstoppable by Nick Vujicic is a fantastic read. If you don’t know who Nick Vujicic is, then you’ll want to get on YouTube and check out a few of his videos right now. He has a speaking style and narrative voice that is dynamic and informative,... [Read on]
Nick does an amazing job of telling his story and the obstacles that he overcame to get to where he is today. I first introduced Nick to our special education program through his video No Arms, No Legs, No Worries. Our kids were inspired that... [Read on]
Debbie Morris writes with a focused aim of encouraging us to use the women characters in the bible as a source of inspiration to draw strength and encouragement from. Forgiveness, submission, obedience, love, are some of the areas Debbie teaches... [Read on]
Good book for seekers, an easy quick read that can be finished in a short time. For those ooking for deep theology, this is not the book for you. If you know someone seeking it woiuld be a great gift for them. [Read on]
Decisive: How to Make Better Choices in Life and Work by Chip Heath and Dan Heath breaks down our decision-making patterns and helps to identity the problems of our narrow points of view. It’s a business book, but it can be read to help someone... [Read on]
So we rejoin Rhoda, Samuel, and Jacob as they embark on starting a new Amish community in Maine. This second book starts right where the first leaves off. It begins when Rhoda, Samuel and Jacob are suppose to be heading to Maine. I won’t give... [Read on]