Heaven is For Real

Ever since this book came out I was highly skeptical of the contents. I am not skeptical of Heaven, I know it's for real and believe every word said about Heaven in the Bible. So I don't need "first hand accounts" to convince me of what I already know to be true. I did finally decide to read the book simply out of my own curiosity since it's been on the best sellers lists for quite some time now. I have to say even though I find some details of the account to warrent skepticism themselves, for example Colton given future revelation about the battle of arrmegeddon. We know this battle will take place but we are also warned against adding to or removing things in scripture. So I don't see how it is biblical that God would give him details if it contridicts scripture. I did foind the story heart-warming and an easy to read story. It's not a hard book to get through and I appreciate openness the family has in this book with the details of their lives.

Jesus Calling Devotional Bible

This devotional bible couples the New King James Version Bible with over 200 of Sarah Youngs writings. It is filled with prayer and devotionals from, Sarah's early devotionals. This Bible includes an index to subjects you want to read about or what your going through. This devotional bible has a beautiful padded cover and the inside pages are beautifully decorated, but not overly so. The artwork really compliments the bible. If you are a fan of Sarah Young you will be very pleased with bible.

The Grace of God

Andy tackles the topic of Grace in this book. With 13 chapters he starts from the beginning of the bible. Andy takes the reader on a journey through scripture by highlighting well-known stories and points out God's grace. Stanley delivers his typically engaging content, while maintaining his approachable style. Stanley is also a master at pulling out the pearl of a passage. He by-passes a lot of good stuff. Instead, he focuses on the best. A good principle to live by. With grace, comes faith. Such a strong statement in such a uncertain world. Believe.

With

With (great title) by Skye Jethani, the editor of Leadership Journal, is a book about discovering how we relate to God. He spends a chapter each discussing what it means to live 1. Life over God, 2. Life under God, 3. Life from God, 4. Life for God, 5. Life with God.Jethani concludes that the only preposition fitting the Biblical worldview is life "with God." Life with God depends on a right understanding of grace, recognizing that we can do nothing to make God love us more or less, and that his greatest desire is to be in relationship with his people. Jethani's focus is on Christians' views of God and the all too common experience of a faith that leaves us feeling more afraid and frustrated than feeling alive.In the pages of With you will find a well written, poignant, and powerful call to the true center of our faith and our lives: God Himself. You will be reminded that above all things, we seek union with Christ, and that every time we place some goal, desire, end, or thing higher in our hearts than God we have created an idol, no matter how good that thing is when it is rightly desired.

Don't Check Your Brains At The Door

This book can be used for personal growth, and the questions/references at the end of each chapter make it a useful tool for youth groups. This is a good reference book for those interested in offering truth to people who present you with questions about the Bible, God, Jesus, and other such areas of the Christian faith. This book approaches many of the doubts that Christians may have, as well as many of the questions that non-Christians may have. It is in an easy-to-read, amusing format. I am 13 and I love this book because it is so entertaining, and faith building at the same time. I recommend this book to all teens that struggle with myths about the Bible and their faith.

How to be God's Little Princess

How to be God’s Little Princess by Sheila Walsh is a great little book for any little girl who wants to learn how to behave like a young lady and bring glory to God. This little pink book contains tips for manners, etiquette and true beauty.  Inside this book you will find tips on subjects such as: how to wear a tiara, royal table manners, the importance of dressing for the occasion, internet do’s and don’ts, hosting the perfect party, regal posture and poise, and how to pen the perfect thank-you note.  So many girls these days don’t know the first thing about what it means to be a real lady and Shiela Walsh brings it all back in this fun little book. This book doesn’t just contain lists of do’s and don’ts but includes fun crafts, activities and quizzes all designed to emphasize the lessons inside. The illustrations inside are attractive and delightful for any young girl. I can see how this book would be designed with little girls in mind, however I am 13 and enjoy this book a lot myself. My sister and I are enjoying going through this book together and learning how to be God’s little princesses!

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Government Shutdown

So you have heard about the government shutdown, right, well my dad has been furloughed from his job. I am praying that the budget will pass so that we won't have to give up a lot of our things. PLEASE PRAY FOR MY FAMILY AND THE OTHER FAMILIES THAT ARE GOING THROUGH THE SAME THING. THANK YOU. ♥♥♥♥♥♥