title pic Desperate-review

Posted by Heather on January 16, 2013

In this book, Sarah Mae and Sally Clarkson begin each chapter by sharing correspondence that went on between them.  Sarah was overwhelmed with three little children, and Sally came alongside her, mentoring and encouraging her.  They then go on to share experiences in motherhood and how they found peace during difficult times. Well, I have [...]

title pic Idiot’s Guide to Fermenting Foods- review and GIVEAWAY

Posted by Heather on June 11, 2012

Well, when you are a successful blogger with an online following, you begin an online ecourse. When that is successful, you start another, then another. Finally, you write a book. And, Wardeh from GNOWFGLINS has done it all! With amazing grace, style and panache, I might add. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Fermenting Foods is [...]

title pic God Loves Broken People…review

Posted by Heather on April 24, 2012

In God Loves Broken People, and Those Who Pretend They’re Not by Sheila Walsh, we are taken on a journey. A journey through brokeness, drowning, and even feeling like a bummer lamb. Sheila’s down to earth, easy to read style of writing made me feel like she was right there with me, talking directly to [...]

title pic I AM SECOND- review

Posted by Heather on February 19, 2012

From Brian “Head” Welch, to Bethany Hamilton, to Michael W. Smith, this book contains stories of real people, real lives, who had a real experience with the One Who pulled them from the mire. Heartwarming, touching, and openly raw, each person allowed their failures and successes to be shown so that the glory of God [...]

title pic TEN- review

Posted by Heather on February 1, 2012

Many of us dream of living a richer and more significant life—the kind of fulfilling life that, when rated on the scale of one to ten, would score a definitive ten. Inviting us to discover the TEN Life is the theme of TEN: How Would You Rate Your Life? by Terry A. Smith. Smith has [...]

title pic Books I want to read update

Posted by Heather on January 29, 2012

Having a Mary heart in a Martha world-Joanna Weaver Cast of Characters by Max Lucado Taking care of the ME In Mommy-Lisa Whelchel A Place to Belong-Lisa Troyer Total Money Makeover-Dave Ramsey (I reread this every year) Crazy Love-Francis Chan Courageous-Randy Alcorn God Unwrapped-Michelle Holloman A Confident Heart-Renee Swope Omnivore’s Dilemma-Michae Pollan In Defense of [...]

title pic Because someone ACTUALLY asked…

Posted by Heather on January 19, 2012

What is it that I do all day? Well, since I am a stay at home mom, I pretty much just lay around watching soap operas and/or talkshows all day, right? If only I had the time… Here is yet another glimpse into my day. And this is based on notes I took from my [...]

title pic Books I want to read in 2012

Posted by Heather on January 6, 2012

Here is some of the books I am planning on reading in 2012: Having a Mary heart in a Martha world-Joanna Weaver Cast of Characters by Max Lucado Taking care of the ME In Mommy-Lisa Whelchel A Place to Belong-Lisa Troyer Total Money Makeover-Dave Ramsey (I reread this every year) Crazy Love-Francis Chan Courageous-Randy Alcorn [...]

title pic Trust

Posted by Heather on December 13, 2011

He’s really worried. And he’s only 7. The other night, my son burst into tears at bedtime. Thinking it was a ploy to stay up later, we tucked him in, said prayers, and turned out the lights. A few minutes later, he was in our bed, sobbing. As he laid out his heart, mine broke [...]

title pic Free Downloads and another chance to win

Posted by Heather on December 12, 2011

Here are some sample downloads you can read from the CommonEnglishBible. This easy to understand language has been my buddy for the past few weeks and I am really enjoying it now! Like what you see? If you would like to get started on your daily mind renewing with this new version, You can enter [...]