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How to Create a Prayer Covering

Posted on January 11, 2012 by juliearduini

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 →

Posted in Julie Arduini, Uncategorized | Tagged intercession, Julie Arduini, ministry, prayer, prayer team, Robin Lee Hatcher, serving God, The Surrendered Scribe | 2 Comments

How Many Books Do You Finish?

Posted on January 10, 2012 by James L. Rubart

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Christians Read, What percentage of books do you finish? | 9 Comments

Beyond Sex Roles: The New Covenant Model

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Sarah Goebel

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 →

Posted in Sarah Goebel, Uncategorized | Tagged Biblical equality, Christianity, Gender role, Gender roles in marriage, Gender roles in the church, God's Redemption for relationships, mutual egalitarian relationships, new covenant relationships, Religion and Spirituality, Scripture | 1 Comment

A Confession…

Posted on January 6, 2012 by lynettesowell

…I almost don’t want to share this, since this is a blog about reading, specifically Christians reading. But, here it is. I really don’t read as much as I’d like to. What happened to the days when I’d finish work, … Continue reading →

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The One Thing by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on January 5, 2012 by bethrachg

Remember the movie, City Slickers? I love the part where Curly tells Mitch that the secret of life is the one thing. When Mitch asks Curly what the one thing is, he simply answers, “That’s what you have to find … Continue reading →

Posted in Elizabeth Goddard, Uncategorized | Tagged Bible Reading, City Slickers, Daily Audio Bibl, The one thing | 1 Comment

How do you choose a book?

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Maureen Lang

While wondering how many Kindles, Nooks and e-readers were under Christmas trees this past holiday, I pondered whether such devices will change how we as readers choose the books we read. I admit I do the majority of my shopping … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged books, choosing a book, e-readers, Maureen Lang | 13 Comments

Arresting Moment

Posted on January 3, 2012 by alexanderhodde

I pulled a stunt the other night that I was afraid might get me arrested. I pulled up beside a very young looking police officer in our town of 1300 and proceeded to tell him how to do his job. … Continue reading →

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Ever Celebrate an International Christmas?

Posted on January 2, 2012 by alandkathi66

Ever Celebrate an International Christmas? My hubby and I just returned from a wonderfully relaxing two-week vacation in Hawaii. What an awesome place at any time of year, but particularly during the holidays! Let me tell you about the highlight … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Christmas, Hawaii, international | 2 Comments

GREAT THINGS TO DO ON NEW YEAR’S EVE by Vicki Hinze

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Vicki Hinze

THINGS TO DO ON NEW YEAR’S EVE © 2007-2011, Vicki Hinze Tomorrow night the door closes on 2011. For some it’s been a good year. For others, the best they can say is in short order it will … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Vicki Hinze | Tagged building a better life, career strategy, Christians Read, contentment, fresh starts, new beginnings, personal strategies for a better life, strategy, things to do on New Year's Eve, Vicki Hinze | 1 Comment

Let God Talk to You Review by Yvonne Ortega

Posted on December 29, 2011 by freeyvonne7777

Some people believe God doesn’t talk to people anymore. I’m grateful He still does. What a privilege to have the opportunity to hear God speak to us. Many of us go to God with our long list of requests. We … Continue reading →

Posted in Honored Alumni, Uncategorized, Yvonne Ortega | Tagged Christians Read, Faith, God's love, inspirational books, inspirational nonfiction, let god talk to you, prayer, readers, relationships, spiritual growth, spiritual journey, Yvonne Ortega | 2 Comments

How to Avoid Great Expectations in 2012 by Julie Arduini

Posted on December 28, 2011 by juliearduini

With Christmas behind us, the conversation of the week seems to be about resolutions. People are reflecting on their year and making goals for the new one. I giggled watching Live with Kelly as Kelly Ripa mentioned resolutions and how … Continue reading →

Posted in Julie Arduini, Uncategorized | Tagged all or nothing, eating the elephant one bite at a time, goals, God, great expectations, job, Julie Arduini, ministry, New Year, New Year's Resolutions, prayer, tasks, The Surrendered Scribe, weight loss, writing | 1 Comment

New Year’s Reading Resolutions by Camy Tang

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Camy Tang/Camille Elliot

Camy here! As 2011 draws to a close, how did you do on your reading goals for the year? (Did you have any reading goals? LOL) I wanted to read more Love Inspired Suspenses but didn’t read as many as … Continue reading →

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When the World Rejoices and You Mourn by Vicki Hinze

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Vicki Hinze

The Christmas Blues: When the World Rejoices and You Mourn © 2011, Vicki Hinze Days that try souls are all too common. Yet during the Christmas season, the myriad of feelings that weary us and try our souls—feelings of being … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Vicki Hinze | Tagged changing perspective, depression and celebration, grief and joy, holiday blues, Vicki Hinze, when the wolrd is joyful and you mourn, who comforted God? | 2 Comments

When Christmas Stinks by Lynette Sowell

Posted on December 23, 2011 by lynettesowell

You can feel it in the air. Everyone’s talking about baking, Christmas parties, good foods, beloved traditions, gifts they’ve tucked away,and leaving town to see friends and family. The feeling can be almost contagious. Most of us have endured Christmases … Continue reading →

Posted in Honored Alumni, Lynette Sowell, Uncategorized | Tagged Christmas, Disappointment, God's love, Hope | 9 Comments

Giving the Right Gift by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on December 22, 2011 by bethrachg

I put my Christmas tree up the day after Thanksgiving every year because the Christmas season feels much too short for me. In my opinion, there’s simply not enough time to enjoy the season. Or maybe there’s enough time and … Continue reading →