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The Tenderness of Loving the Helpless Ones

“Can I have a drink of water?” she asks. I know by now it’s simply her way of retaining my attention, but I look into her trusting, loving eyes, and I can’t deny her yet another drink of water, even … Continue reading

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God’s Warning Signs for America

Looking outside of ourselves to our nation, I want to encourage the body of Christ to repent for the sins of our nation, including their part in it, and pray for our country’s future. We know that God often sends … Continue reading

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Cataloguing my books! by Camy Tang

Camy here! Thanks to my friend Dream, who’s also the eHosty at the Love Inspired forum boards, I found a cataloguing program for all my books. I used to use an Excel file, but I wanted something a bit more … Continue reading

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It Really Is a Small World

This real life experience is so surreal that I thought I’d share it with you. I think what intrigues me the most, given how expansive our world is because of social media, God still gives those small world moments, too. … Continue reading

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Why Are You Passionate About Reading?

I was an active kid—which is a gross understatement. Climbing fifty foot trees by age six, building forts in the open field across the street from our home dawn to dusk, playing football, baseball, basketball and any other sport they … Continue reading

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When was the last time you were truly “amazed”?

“Amazing grace, how sweet the sound.” Nearly everyone, Christian or non-Christian, recognizes those familiar words to the beautiful old hymn. But in a time and culture that cheapens words by overuse, does the impact of the lyrics escape us? When … Continue reading

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Preaching or Storytelling?

Every so often the discussion comes up in Christian circles, with writers and readers both: What makes Christian books…Christian? When does a writer go from storytelling, to preaching? How much is too much? On the other hand, what makes a … Continue reading

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Let There Be Apps by Elizabeth Goddard

And God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky to separate the day from the night, and let them serve as signs to mark seasons and days and years, and let them be lights in the … Continue reading

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Readers: Born or Bred? Posted by Maureen Lang

I’ve heard it said that if you read to your children, then set the good example of reading your own books where they can see you doing so, children are more likely to grow up to be readers themselves. I … Continue reading

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EMBRACE THE SPIRIT by Vicki Hinze

I’ve not been well for two weeks.  Nothing fiercely wrong, just strep and sinusitis that is dragging heels at departing.  But it’s had me feeling just bad enough to be less than effective.  I’ve been spending a lot of time … Continue reading

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SMALL THINGS

SMALL THINGS                     January!             A new year. A time of new beginnings.             That gives some people an incentive to start over, turn over a new leaf, make resolutions. Others have tried that and failed so often, the idea … Continue reading

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Revisiting Redux: Reading goals for 2012 by Camy Tang

Camy here! I know I just posted about this both here on Christiansread.com and also on my blog, but I wanted to give an update. Basically, a couple days ago I posted on my blog about how I’m revising my … Continue reading

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How to Create a Prayer Covering

In my last post about how to avoid great expectations that lead to disappointment in the new year, I promised to post today on what a prayer covering is and why I’m so passionate about it. I’m not the first … Continue reading

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How Many Books Do You Finish?

Last Friday my fellow CR blogger Lynette confessed she doesn’t read as much as she’d like     to. Now it’s my turn to confess: I finish only twenty percent of the books I start. Ugh. I know, what’s wrong with me? … Continue reading

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Beyond Sex Roles: The New Covenant Model

I hope your New Year has started with God’s goodness going before you and behind you. I send prayers for God’s favor to be with you throughout 2012! Jon, my husband, and I began the year singing praises to our … Continue reading

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