I recently finished reading Coming Home by Julieann Dove. It’s the first book in a planned series about some women who grew up in a small town in Texas. This one is about Abigail, who left that small town with her parents during her senior year of high school. Her father’s a preacher, and Abigail…… Continue reading Coming Home: Secrets That Hurt and Divide (4 Stars)
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The Quest for Family: Overcoming the Odds (3 Stars)
Earlier this year, I won The Quest for Family: Beauty from Ashes, by Jessica Clancy in a Goodreads Giveaway. This is the author’s true story of overcoming childhood abuse to become a productive member of society as an adult. Understanding Me As a Reader First, in no way is my 3-star rating a reflection on…… Continue reading The Quest for Family: Overcoming the Odds (3 Stars)
Repentance and a Food Mandoline Emergency
Lately, I’ve been thinking about a food mandoline emergency that happened almost exactly nine years ago. I won’t go into all the details of the incident, but feel free to skip ahead to the “Damage is Worse Than Expected” heading if you get a bit queasy regarding medical emergencies. Basically, I was slicing potatoes, didn’t…… Continue reading Repentance and a Food Mandoline Emergency
Forgiveness: Do I Really Understand What It Means?
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about forgiveness. Like many people, I sometimes find this principle difficult to fully understand. It’s easy to confuse forgiveness with allowing that person to continue to hurt you. Because I don’t fully understand it, I don’t always apply forgiveness properly in my life. Sometimes, I’m not 100% sure if…… Continue reading Forgiveness: Do I Really Understand What It Means?