I love- what else?

I love books.

(In case you didn't notice in my "About Me" page)

My idea of the perfect night (or day) is spending it with a perfect book.  One where there is mystery, intrigue, admirable characters, drama- the kind that makes you want to cry-, and suspense to keep me reading until it's finished (whether it's 5AM or 5PM).

Such are some of these:

...only to name a few.

But seriously, I love, love, LOVE, books...  I am passionate about them- I have a vision of collecting rare gems of books and saving them for my children- for when I get married someday.  I dream of being able to talk to my children about them and tell them what I learned when I was their age reading this or that book and what was going on in my life and so on.  Wouldn't that be a sweet bond to have?

Another thing I love- er, am good at- er, comes naturally to me <wink> is critique.  I have very high standards for books- sometimes fortunately, sometimes not.  I am very critical of the lesson, the writing, the pace...

So, combining the two things that I mentioned above- do you know what I decided to start doing?

Yeah, you probably figured it out: book reviews!

I have written quite a few before and quite enjoyed them- I will have to post some on here soon.  I have signed up for a few blogging for books programs and have already received a free ebook that I have read and will be posting the review soon...

Anyway... sorry for my absence in the blogging world over the past few weeks...  I've been trying to get into a groove ;-)

Have a fabulous day!

Source: lamplighterpublishing.com via Amy on Pinterest

Source: lamplighterpublishing.com via Amy on Pinterest

Source: lamplighterpublishing.com via Amy on Pinterest

Source: lamplighterpublishing.com via Amy on Pinterest

Source: lamplighterpublishing.com via Amy on Pinterest

Trust

<Sigh>

Isn't it wonderful to realize that we don't need to worry?

It doesn't even do anything!

"Who of you by worrying, can add a single hour to his life?"

(Matthew 6:27)

God is revealing to me more and more that I have no control.  Only He knows the amount of the days that I will live, He knows how many breaths I will take, I knows if I will ever get married-He knows whether or not I will live to see tomorrow!  I have no control. 

Why worry?

Just trust.

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Pinterest?

I love Pinterest.

Like. Seriously. It's an addiction.

But what frustrates me about Pinterest is the lack of safety on their site.  I have seen  pins of things that I would never want my little brothers and sisters to see.  I have refrained from posting anything about it because of my caution of recommending it- not wishing to be responsible for any of the ugly photos you may see while perusing the site.  

So why am I saying anything about it now?

I have a solution!  ...or at least actions that can be taken to prevent the ugly obscene photos while freeing you to be able to use Pinterest as the tool it is.  

Here I wrote a wiki page on my uncle and his friend's newly upstarted forum on how to use Pinterest safely.

While you are there, register! (With your parents permission, of course!)  My uncle and his friend are trying through this forum site to create a place where people can discuss practical and Christian issues while not having to worry about cussing or inappropriate material. 

Hope you enjoy the page...

Do you have any practical tips on how to use Pinterest safely?  Perhaps I can add them to the page...

Happy Pinning!

Courageous

Have you seen Sherwood Pictures' latest film Courageous yet?

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If not, you must.
I wrote a post on it last year before it came out in the theatre... click here to read it (only if you want to know how awesome God is and how you cannot let hindrances like budgeting get in the way of reaching people's hearts).  ;-)

It came out two days ago on DVD and our family bought it (that day- we have a tendency to not be able to wait ;-) ) and watched it that night.  

The movie was awesome, just like I saw it in the theater (I don't think I've ever laughed so hard or cried in the theater before- wait- I think I cried when I saw Fireproof...)  but what always amazes me with those Sherwood Pictures films is the behind the scenes videos.  When we were watching some last night I was just astounded- it seemed just too good to be true- they pray everyday before they start filming...  they pray during tough scenes, they pray when they are trying to come up with a movie concept- they base their movie concept not on what they can do, not on the budget they have, not on their ability, but simply on what they feel the message is that God wants them to portray.  The lesson that they feel God wants their viewers to learn.  

That is the kind of movie that I want to see!  

Here's the trailer to whet your appetite :-)

Let me know if you have seen it and what you think of it!  ;-)

Blogger Award

Hello, friends!

Now my throat is starting to hurt :-(  

Pray that the Lord will quickly heal me so that we can go to church tomorrow and start a "normal" routine next week ;-)

Anyway...  a day or so ago my sweet sister Melody awarded me the Kreativ Blogger award!

Rules:

1) Link back to the person who gave you the award

2) Complete the form below

3) Award other blogs, and let them know in a comment/email that they have been awarded

4) Share seven random things about yourself

Here is mine!

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Form

1) Name your favorite song:

"Dear Heart" by Sanctus Real

2) Name your favorite dessert:

Whoa...I'm not sure that I can answer that so directly...  I totally <3 chocolate ;-)

3) What makes you angry:

To see or hear of people being cowardly or deceitful.

4) When you're upset:

I try to remember how much Jesus has done for me- how He handled His crucifixion when He did nothing to deserve it.

5) What's your favorite pet?

Ouch.  We have like 5 pets in the house....  I would have to say my sister Hannah's lovebird, Pippin.  I can relate to his tendency to be uptight  ;-)

6) Black or white?

White- it's so crisp and clean!

7) Biggest fear?

Hmmm...   Our internet shutting down?   (AAAAAAAAAAH!!!!  what am I gonna do?!?!?)   :-)  Jk

8) Everyday attitude?

Determined :-)

9) What is perfection?

Jesus- of course!

10) Guilty pleasure?

Enjoying a chocolate saturated brownie sundae with nuts and whipped cream on top while vegging out watching a movie :-)

7 Random Things About Me

1. I drink coffee almost every day

2. Caffeine doesn't seem to effect me.

3. I got a guitar the Christmas I turned 9 but didn't really start playing until I was 12.

4. John Newton and William Wilberforce fascinate me.

5. I love love love to sew.  (Fabric, buttons, thread, ribbon, coordinating colors....!)

6. I almost always call my siblings by pet names.  (to the point where they look at me like, "Really???")

7. I'm the only child in my family whose hair color has not changed- and the only dark headed one- for now :-)

That was interesting...

Now for my awards...

1. Lauren @ A Corner Pillar 

2. Samantha @ Simple Delights

3. Kelsey @ Seriously Peppermint

I would give out more but my sister took em already!  

Have a fabulous day, my friends :-)

Kindness

Hello, all!

I'm still here....  my poor family has been sick over the past week therefore our whole routine has gone a little awry ;-)

I was reading this morning in Romans and thought that I would share a quick little thought with you...

"Or do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness and tolerance and patience, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance?"

Romans 2:4

I was just thinking about this verse...  If God was so tolerant and patient and kind to me, an undeserving wretch, how much more should I show tolerance, patience, and kindness to others like me- helping to lead them to repentance?

Jus' sayin'...

So true...