Books and Puzzles

2011-02-10T16:18:00.000-08:00

Couples Who Pray written by SQuire Rushnell

and his wife Louise DuArt

Couples Who Pray introduces a forty day prayer challenge. It challenges

couples to set aside five minutes a day to pray together. This book tells how

to get started and how to continue after the forty days. A questionnaire is provided for the couple to fill out. This is helpful for knowing where they are in their prayer life.

I really enjoyed the challenged that this book offered. The writing is smooth and easy to understand. For those who are married this a great boost to their prayer life. I would also highly recommend this to engaged couples. Inspiration is given with stories of how prayer changed the marriages of some famous names and not so famous. I do wish there was a bit more scripture.

The one major downfall was the cover. The cover is a bit boring. The large title letters reminded of a weight loss slogan. I think the cover could be a bit softer, more intimate like the inside message conveys. Maybe it could lose the bulletin look and use more blue for the background. I am not an artist but something is missing in the cover. I still would recommend this book. It would make a great wedding gift.

BookSneeze has provided me with a complimentary cop of this book.

2011-02-07T17:15:00.000-08:00

The Missing by Beverly Lewis

Book two of Seasons of Grace

Grace is trying to uncover the reason her mother ran away from her husband and children, something that doesn't happen with in Amish communities. During this time Grace becomes friends with an outsider. Grace also is struggling with what might become of her life if her mother never returns. Will she be a "Maidel" all her life, taking care of her father and her siblings or will she marry?

I really enjoyed this book. The characters are true to life. This second book of the Seasons of Grace has a few unsuspecting twists. The ending leaves the reader with a surprise. I am so looking forward to the next book. Author Beverly Lewis knows how to keep her readers turning the pages. Her stories are thought provoking and inspiring.

2011-02-06T17:32:00.001-08:00

currently working on

Thicker Than Blood

2011-01-31T09:55:00.000-08:00

Thicker than Blood by C.J. Darlington is a story about God's grace and forgiveness between two sisters. This novel is also Darlington's first published writing. Her writing style is so smooth. The setting is in a antique bookstore and later at a ranch. The suspense and emotions are beautiful and real. I so did not want to put this novel down. Darlington was able to accurately give details of the antique book world, due to antiquarian bookselling business.

The story of the sisters is the story of tenderness and acceptance. I related to the main character, Christy. I think many who read this will also relate to the characters. We all want to be loved and to feel needed.

I am so looking forward to reading her next book. I love a good suspense with a beautiful story of love and forgiveness.

http://www.cjdarlington.com/

Taking rights away from our vets

2009-06-10T10:49:00.000-07:00

We honor our vets with picnics and barbecues. Which is all well and good.

But the best way to honor our vets is to give them good medical and emotional care. They have lost so much. The government should not be taking away the simple pleasures in life. Limiting home passes is just the beginning. Imagine that you could no longer go to birthday parties, weddings, funerals of your loved ones. Or to have to choose which event you have to miss.

Veterans in homes have lost so much. Now they have little choice with daily life decisions. Many have lost the choice of what to eat, what to buy, and so many other freedoms that they fought for.

2009-04-02T15:30:00.000-07:00

Currently working on this puzzle.

Currently reading Family Tree by Barbara Delinsky.

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2008-12-09T17:48:00.000-08:00

Currently working on this one. I have been really looking forward to working on this puzzle. It may take me a bit longer then some others I've done in the past. The blue and white colors are difficult to work with..

2008-12-06T18:09:00.000-08:00

Relax and kiss the cat

2007-12-15T10:00:00.000-08:00

YES!!
We finally get to come back home after 5days of no power and water. Its been a rough couple of months. I pray the new year brings on something good.
I have been singing this song since Dad died. I am learning to let Jesus take the wheel.
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Jesus, Take the Wheel(James/Lindsey/Sampson)She was drivin' last Friday on her way to Cincinnati On a snow white Christmas EveGoin' home to see her Mama and her DaddyWith the baby in the back seatFifty miles to go and she was runnin' lowOn faith and gasolineIt'd been a long hard yearShe had a lot on her mind and she didn't pay attentionShe was goin' way too fastBefore she knew it she was spinning on a thin black sheet of glassShe saw both their lives flash before her eyesShe didn't even have time to cryShe was so scared, she threw her hands up in the air(Chorus)Jesus take the wheelTake it from my hands'Cause I can't do this on my ownI'm letting goSo give me one more chanceSave me from this road I'm onJesus take the wheelIt was still getting colder when she made it to the shoulder and the car came to a stopShe cried when she saw that baby in the back seat sleepin' like a rockAnd for the first time in a long time she bowed her head to prayShe said I'm sorry for the wayI've been livin' my lifeI know I've got to changeSo from now on tonight(Repeat chorus)

Going through the motions

2007-10-01T17:45:00.000-07:00

Dad, the Packers won again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I wish you had seen it.

In Loving Memory of my Dad
God saw the road was getting rough,
the hills were hard to climb,
He gently closed those loving eyes,
and whispered, "Peace be Thine!"
The weary hours and the days of pain,
the sleepless nights are passed;
The ever-patient, worn-out frame,
has found sweet rest at last.
God saw that you were getting weary,
so He did what He knew best,
He came and stood beside you,
and whispered, "Come my child and rest!"
You bid your family a last farewell,
yet some no chance to say good-bye,
You were gone before we knew it,
and only God knows why.

the shoot out

2007-02-11T16:35:00.000-08:00

This guy, David Gilliland, may well be the one to watch this year. I still would like to see Dale Jarrett or Mark Martin win a few good ones. As usual Jarrett ran the back of the pack. Mark Martin stayed in his usual spot also, in/out of the top ten. That's ok, its just the beginning

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2007-02-10T01:27:00.000-08:00

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Amazon.com: Your Wish List

2007-02-08T19:53:00.000-08:00

Amazon.com: Your Wish List

Nascar ramblings

2007-02-08T13:34:00.000-08:00

Winter is officially over this week!!!!!
Well for us Nascar fans any way.
I don't know about the rest of the fans, but I am bit concerned with all the changes. I thought that Nascar was a southern boys game. Oh well who am I ? I guess everything in life is circled around advertising and being politically correct. Who knows maybe this will be the best year for Nascar. I guess I just prefer the old days. Remember those guys? Petty, Parsons and Baker just to name a few. I know I will miss the voice of Benny. Only time will tell how this season will turn out.
Dale Jarrett will be driving for Toyota. Maybe he will start racing again instead of just driving. Come on Dale, you once were one of my favorites. Mark Martin make up your mind. To race or not to race. And #8, whats up with you?

In-Depth Review of Knitting Yarn

2006-07-26T23:25:00.000-07:00

In-Depth Review of Knitting Yarn

2006-07-25T12:13:00.000-07:00

Alright now, I am still trying to figure out this blogging stuff. I guess I have too many projects to do and learn.
I have 12 more rows on a knitting project. After just recently learning how to knit, I currently have 3 projects in progress. Why not? I have 3 sets of needles all of which is attached to something.
One of this projects is a special one. I am knitting angel squares for a very special baby that many are anxiously waiting for him to arrive.
I have 12 more rows then I will see if this project looks anything like an angel.

currently reading:A Darker Place by Laurie R. King

BBC NEWS | Scotland | Library to get rare Holmes story

2006-07-04T12:40:00.000-07:00

BBC NEWS | Scotland | Library to get rare Holmes story

Poets&Writers, Inc.

2006-06-24T22:00:00.000-07:00

Poets&Writers, Inc.

piggly's codes - adoption centre - bunnyhero labs

2006-06-23T23:28:00.000-07:00

piggly's codes - adoption centre - bunnyhero labs

2006-06-23T18:50:00.000-07:00

Tuco Puzzles during World War II

2006-06-23T18:33:00.000-07:00

Tuco Puzzles during World War II

sitting in my granny rocker

2006-06-19T20:57:00.000-07:00

I think my ancestors would be proud. I am sitting in my rocking chair learning to knit. In a day when most are learning how to sell their goods on ebay. Who would of thunk it????
At times I think it would be nice to go back to the simple things. If life were simple I wouldn't be tripping over video games and extension cords. But wait a minute life is simple, I just bought a cordless something or another. Way Cool Man!!!!!!!
Yea ok lets get back to knitting next winters sweater and asking Ma whats in the kettle.
I have no idea where this was going. I guess I will get back to the video thats teaching me to knit. Next week its the "teach yourself how to clean the outhouse" on video.

Housework,Scrabble& Dogs That Barf

2006-03-27T22:52:00.000-08:00

Well here I am again. Tired but brain refuses to shut down. I don't know why though.
I really have little to think on. Today was the usual. Do laundry -wait a minute, didn't I do that yesterday? Oh well in go the towels that I used to clean up doggy barf. KIDS STOP FEEDING THAT DARN DOG!!!!!!!!!!
While I wait on the washing machine(the one that must have caught a computer bug) I attempt
to clean a corner of the house.
I must be kidding myself the only thing that is getting dusted is the computer keys as I play scrabble. I have finally found someone who will play with me. (my computer) I have always been interested in
scrabble but I know few who will play. A friend of mind gave me the game so I would have something to do in the midnight hour.
Another kind dear friend also introduced me to blogging. Its not that I don't have a long to do
list(because I do) I think I like the list to be long and never ending. Can anyone tell that I am tired? Where is the sandman?

2006-02-13T02:03:00.000-08:00

me? a blogger?

2006-02-08T23:52:00.000-08:00

Well who would thought that I would be a blogger? I guess I never really thought much about it. That is until recently I found and old school friend and read her blog. Since I am a chronic insomanic this look like a good place to maybe unwind. I also like to ramble on about the books I read and other not so news worthy stuff.