Reviews by T.S.
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The Grace of God
On 11/7 T.S. wrote: Grace, she became my mother. Jimmy Needham’s song, “Moving to Zion” has a line that resonates within me. “Grace, she became my mother.” Grace is my mother. And my grandmother. My mom’s name is Grace Lyn. My grandmother’s name is Grace. If I have a girl, I want Grace to be a part of her ... Grace
Cut Your Grocery Bill in Half with America's Cheapest Family (Advanced Reading Copy)
On 11/7 T.S. wrote: I just read the book “Cut Your Grocery Bill in Half With America’s Cheapest Family.” Oh, the ironies. You are probably wondering why I chose to read a book about saving money on grocery bills with American families. I live in Thailand, I eat out virtually every meal and I don’t have a family of ... Subtle Ironies
Transforming Church in Rural America
On 10/11 T.S. wrote: I’m not involved in a rural church in America, so my reading Shannon O’Dell’s book, “Transforming Church in Rural America” may seems a little strange. But, many of O’Dell’s themes and messages can be applied overseas as well as to rural churches in America. Ministry needs to have calling, ... Transforming church
Uncle Sam's Plantation
On 9/14 T.S. wrote: It’s modern-day slavery. It’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin on Uncle Sam’s Plantation. Star Parker’s book is a vehement presentation of how big government enslaves America’s poor in a vicious cycle. Parker came out of the same background she writes about having been on welfare. Parker talks about how ... Big government
Immanuel's Veins
On 9/13 T.S. wrote: Ted Dekker's newest book, "Immanuel's Veins" is a dark and riveting tale of redemption. Dekker paints a beautiful tale of sacrificial love that points to Christ's love. The book is set in the 1700s, in what used to be Moldavia but is now present day Moldova and Romania. (I wikipedia-ed it) This is the ... Immanuel’s Veins
Outlive Your Life
On 9/10 T.S. wrote: The world would be different if Christians stood up and did something about it. I'm not talking about the amorphous body that we like to refer to when talking about the need for social action and justice. I am talking about you. You are the body of Christ. I think many times we tend to forget ourselves ... Outlive Your Live
The Butterfly Effect
On 9/7 T.S. wrote: I heard about the butterfly effect long before reading Andy Andrews' brief book, “The Butterfly Effect,” but reading it enforced and expanded my affinity for this theory. The butterfly effect is actually a scientific theory. In 1963, Scientist Edward Lorenz came up with the butterfly effect. His ... The Butterfly Effect
The Boy Who Changed the World
On 9/7 T.S. wrote: "When a butterfly flaps its wings, it moves tiny pieces of air . . . that move other tiny pieces of air . . . that move other tiny pieces of air. In fact, on the other side of the world, they might be feeling a big whoosh of wind—all because a butterfly flapped its wings here just a few minutes ago!" The ... The Boy Who Changed the World
Cast of Characters
On 8/11 T.S. wrote: It’s really nice to be reminded that people in the Bible are real people too. I mean, I know this, but many times I put Bible characters on pedestals and am prone to miss the obvious connections they with my 21-century life. Max Lucado’s book, “A Cast of Characters: Common People in the Hands of ... Cast of Characters
Searching for God Knows What
On 6/26 T.S. wrote: Humanity is searching for the relationship it lost in the Garden of Eden. Today, I read Donald's Miller's book, "Searching for God Knows What." In his usual conversational yet poignant writing, Miller talks about his journey to discover who God and Jesus is and his discovery of the essence of our faith. Miller ... Searching for God Knows What
The Voice New Testament
On 5/2 T.S. wrote: I’ve always enjoyed reading different versions of the Bible. It gives you a fresh perspective. I think it causes different passages of Scriptures to stand out. The Bible verses I’ve read so many times have new meaning in different translations. I am currently reading “The Voice New ... The Voice