Oh, the pure joy of sitting down to read a book like The Key House. It is Book #1 in The Noland Kids Adventure Series by Mike Curtis. I haven't read a fiction book in quite a while, but I was invited to review the first book in this series for Middle School children. It was so enjoyable that I read it from beginning to end in less than 24 hours. This book, The Key House, will get your child's attention from page 1. It is filled with … [Read more...] about Book Review – The Noland Kids Adventure Series
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Best Pens for Bible Journaling
As a fan of writing notes in my Bible, I have found that some pens and pencils work better than others. Others have asked me what are the best pens for Bible Journaling. I have found some that work very well and am hearing of others. As I find ones that work, they will be added to this list. This is a great list of pens and highlighters for other types of Journaling as well. No one wants to have a pen or highlighter bleed through their … [Read more...] about Best Pens for Bible Journaling
7 Best Self Care Habits
Whether it is the beginning of the year or the beginning of Spring, Summer, Fall or Winter, it is always a good time to add self care habits to your life. It is typical for us to think about starting new selfcare habits at the beginning of the year. Unfortunately, many of us try to make too many improvements or changes at that time. Then, we often find ourselves failing in one or more areas in which we were hoping to create new … [Read more...] about 7 Best Self Care Habits
Where to Find Bible Verse Mapping Resources and Tools
Bible Verse Mapping does not have to be hard. It is up to each person exactly how they wish to pursue this Bible Study method. There are numerous online and print resources that can assist in our Bible Study. Many of these resources are free. If you are looking for instructions for Bible Verse Mapping, you can find them in this How to Do Bible Verse Mapping post. As a 10 year Bible Verse Mapping student I have found some resources that … [Read more...] about Where to Find Bible Verse Mapping Resources and Tools
How to do Bible Verse Mapping
Have you been wondering how to do Bible Verse Mapping? If so, you have come to the right place. Below you will find simple instructions to help you get started with this well-loved Bible Study method. Bible Verse Mapping History Bible Verse Mapping has been around for quite some time. In fact, I cannot find a reference as to when it was first used or who it was that introduced this method. I know that I have been using the … [Read more...] about How to do Bible Verse Mapping
How to Pray for the Lost
For years I have desired to understand how to pray for the lost. Yes, I know to simply pray that they will be saved. But, I wanted to pray more deeply. I didn’t want to always pray the same words. Honestly, I struggled with understanding that God hears each prayer so I don’t need to keep giving the same thing over and over to Him. Isn’t that right? Like when we have a struggle going on in our lives. Do I … [Read more...] about How to Pray for the Lost
Book Review of A Pastor’s Heart
What a wonderful surprise! I’m not going to make you wait until later in the post – I thoroughly enjoyed A Pastor’s Heart by Katharine Wool Parrish. Reading Fiction Books I have not read a fiction book in more years than I can count on my fingers. Reading is a passion for me and has been since I was a very young girl. However, during the past several years, finding free time to read has been almost non-existent. … [Read more...] about Book Review of A Pastor’s Heart
Fall in Love with God’s Word
Fall in Love with God's Word is our first book review this year. Reading a book like, Fall in Love with God's Word by Brittany Ann, is such a joy. I am so thrilled to have been invited to be a member of the launch team for this book. Disclosure: This page may contain affiliate links. This means that we may receive a commission if you purchase a product from one of our links. This will be at no additional cost to … [Read more...] about Fall in Love with God’s Word
Not All Who Wander (Spiritually) Are Lost – Book Review
Have you ever wondered about other denominations? How do they worship? What are their routines? And why do they do them? I was raised Independent Fundamental Baptist. As an adult in my mid 30’s I began attending a Southern Baptist Church. Then in my 40’s when my location changed, I moved my membership to a Wesleyan Church (they called themselves a “Community” church, but all of the Pastors were Wesleyan). … [Read more...] about Not All Who Wander (Spiritually) Are Lost – Book Review
Trusting God in Difficult Times
Trusting God in Difficult Times is a true test of our faith. Have you ever trusted someone and they let you down? Chances are, you answered yes to that question. Unfortunately, we simply can’t trust everyone. Not everyone we meet can be trusted. Sometimes people break our trust on purpose, but most of the time it is unintentional. However, once someone has broken our trust, it is hard to trust them again, isn’t … [Read more...] about Trusting God in Difficult Times