Tag Archives: spiritual growth

In Defense Of Fluffy And Light by Lynette Sowell

Posted on December 9, 2011 by lynettesowell

I’ve been hearing a lot about books needing a theme, that deeper thread, that “message” that Christian readers like to find. You’ll hear varying opinions on what makes a book have a good “message.” As I’ve listened to opinions on … Continue reading →

Posted in Honored Alumni, Lynette Sowell, Uncategorized | Tagged inspirational fiction, romance, spiritual growth, storytelling | 4 Comments

A Christmas Journey Home Review by Yvonne Ortega

Posted on December 1, 2011 by freeyvonne7777

A Christmas Journey Home by Kathi Macias is not a warm fuzzy novel. Kathi Macias is a master at writing novels that make the readers think and question the depth of their beliefs. In this novel, she doesn’t disappoint her … Continue reading →

Posted in Honored Alumni, Kathi Macias, Uncategorized, Yvonne Ortega | Tagged Anger, Christian fiction, Christmas, fear, illegal immigrants, inspirational fiction, relationships, spiritual growth, spiritual journey, Yvonne Ortega | 3 Comments

Choosing Gratitude: Your Journey to Joy by Yvonne Ortega

Posted on November 17, 2011 by freeyvonne7777

With Thanksgiving Day a week away in the USA, many of us may focus on what we will serve for dinner that day. Perhaps before we eat, we will thank God for his blessings to us. Nancy Leigh DeMoss says, … Continue reading →

Posted in Honored Alumni, Uncategorized, Yvonne Ortega | Tagged books, Christians Read, going gratitudinal, gratitude, inspirational nonfiction, spiritual growth, spiritual journey, Worship, Yvonne Ortega | 2 Comments

The Truth About Prayer Habits by Sarah Goebel

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Sarah Goebel

Whatever exercises we practice in the Christian life, they are in vain if done without the reading of Scripture and prayer. Yet sadly, most Christians go through life without an active prayer life. They worship, they go on mission trips, … Continue reading →

Posted in Sarah Goebel, Uncategorized | Tagged Christ, Christian life, Christian living, God, prayer, prayer life, praying life, principles of prayer, religion & spirituality, spiritual disciplines, spiritual growth | 5 Comments

Book Review: 40 Ways to Get Closer to God by Vicki Hinze

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Vicki Hinze

40 Ways to Get Closer to God Jerry MacGregor and Keri Wyatt Kent Publisher: Bethany House ISBN-10: 0764209183 ISBN-13: 978-0764209185 At some point in our lives, often when we’re in crisis, we call on God for help. When the crisis … Continue reading →