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Title:   True Radiance: Finding Grace in the Second Half of Life Author: Lisa Mladinich Publisher:   Franciscan Media Release Date:   October 16, 2015 ABOUT THE BOOK The promise of True Radiance is simple: Prayerful, faith-filled women become more beautiful as they age, not less. As a woman matures spiritually, as she grows in wisdom and holiness, she increasingly reflects a radiant inner beauty that touches others in countless ways. If you’ve ever felt negative about the onset of middle age with its array of physical and psychological challenges, this book can help you redefine your perception of aging. Along the way, you’ll gain a greater understanding of the possibilities for relevance, value, and contribution waiting to be discovered. Positive, personal, and practical advice from fellow traveler Lisa Mladinich will inspire and motivate you to thrive in the second half of life.             ...

"Walking Alongside People Who Believe Differently"   (front cover) Title:   The 9 Arts of Spiritual Conversations Author: Mary Schaller & John Crilly Publisher:   Tyndale House Publishers Release Date:   May 1, 2016 ABOUT THE BOOK Love God, love people. Could evangelism really be that simple? Often, it doesn’t seem so. It can feel scary, awkward, and uncomfortable as we try to navigate loaded questions and different perspectives. Even the most faithful of believers sometimes get stumped. But can you imagine if we, as Christians, simply spent time with people who are far from God and provided a safe place to talk about spiritual matters? If we listened to them and discovered what was really important to them? After all . . . it’s what Jesus did. And it’s what   you  can do too. Drawing straight from the life and ministry of Jesus,   The 9 Arts of Spiritual Conversations offers simple practices to help you build r...

What a great way for parents to talk to kids about their bodies.   " God Made All of Me " by Justin & Lindsey Holcomb is "a book to help children protect their bodies".  It's easy, straightforward and honest way to discuss with your children the importance of speaking up and be open about unwanted physical touches.  The illustrations are colorful, and the words simple to understand, even for a younger child. With the rise of sexual abuse of children, it's imperative for parents to address body "issues" and the protection of their private and other physical parts. This includes how to deal with and the difference between secrets and surprises if there was unwanted touches.  Justin and Lindsey Holcomb has created a resource that is a good starting point for families to touch on.  However, do take note that this is not a storybook that should be misplaced or be easily accessible with younger kids. This is because of the various notes, statis...

'What are you doing reading a book called " Hot Mama " ?' That is the first question that popped into my mind.  It sounds sexy and isn't sexy bad according to Christians? NO! Wrong! Sexy is not bad. It's good, and according to Kathi Lipp and Erin MacPherson , authors of " Hot Mama: 12 Secrets to a Sizzling Hot Marriage " , we need to throw out the guilt and get rid of our 'good girl' issues. What do they mean by that? Well, you'll just have to read the book and find out more.  However, I'll share a little of my impressions after reading their book. This book is for mothers and wives through a Christian perspective.  It is for those that are so caught up in life that their private times with their hubby is as mundane as folding laundry or as frequent as a dental cleaning. It is about building a happy, fun and healthy relationship with your husband, which includes the intimacy between a man and wife.  Sex is a gift from God and i...

Yes. I am in awe with " Days of Awe "  by Lauren Fox .  Isabel Moore, in her early 40s is in a state of reverential wonder (not in a good way) as we open with the funeral of her best friend, Josie, who died in a single car accident.  As she grapple with her grief of such a lost, her marriage has fallen apart, and trying to understand a moody daughter heading towards her teen years.  Can we relate? Do we relate? Ms. Fox gave us an honest portrayal of what goes through a woman's mind as her world, as she know it is falling apart. "Days of Awe" is smart, funny, satirical in some aspects, sad, pathetic at times and Isabel's self-deprecating narration just makes you want to give her your two-cents.  As you read this, you won't be able to be nonchalant about it. You'll feel a need to jump in there and enjoy the past, the present and hopefully towards a promising future with her.  In all, enjoy the humor as you follow a woman's mind through her ...