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Loving Our Global Neighbors
“Which is these three do you think was a neighbor to the man?..” The expert in the Law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.” Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.” — Luke 10:36-37 When Jesus explains to His listeners what it means to love our neighbor in the Parable of the Good… The post Loving Our Global Neighbors appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Too Much to Handle?
Judge Deborah Serving in judgeship of the nation of Israel, Deborah was a married woman of valor leading the people of God with wisdom and courage (Judges 4). She wasn’t just the lone woman to judge Israel; she also held the unique dual function of both fiery judge and authoritative prophet.1 In a role similar… The post Too Much to Handle? appeared first on FaithGateway.
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As Luck Would Have It by Zoe May
Absolutely Delightful As Luck Would Have It by Zoe May is the most delightful contemporary novel that celebrates love and friendship. It is a light-hearted and extremely amusing read that literally had me laughing out loud. Zoe May writes stories that warm your heart and leave you smiling and feeling good about life. Her characters […]
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Your Everyday Wisdom Pocket Book by Timothy O
Bitesize Chunks Your Everyday Wisdom Pocket Book by Timothy O is a perfect little book to start the day with. There are one hundred and twenty nuggets of wisdom coupled with three Biblical references to look up for each individual reading. The Biblical references are against a serene grey shaded background of mountains, trees and […]
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Anxious for Nothing Week 3 — Present Your Requests to God
[He] cried out, “Lord, save me!” — Matthew 14:30 Specific prayer provides an opportunity to see God at work. ~ Max Welcome to week three of the Anxious for Nothing Online Bible Study with Max Lucado! Have you ever worry-prayed? I catch myself doing this all the time. I find myself complaining to Jesus about… The post Anxious for Nothing Week 3 — Present Your Requests to God appeared first on FaithGateway.
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The Library Of Lost And Found by Phaedra Patrick
The Library Of Lost And Found by Phaedra Patrick is the most beautifully written novel that will make you smile and ignite your heart. The book is mainly set in the present day with a few forages into the 1970’s. It is a story about relationships and family. Family dynamics may be complicated but there are unbreakable bonds formed. A relationship between a grandmother and her granddaughter is truly beautiful. Under love and care, a new life blossoms. They bring out the best in each other as they are united by their love of stories. Within the tale there are references to books as well as beautifully written unique tales that…
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Rest at the Lake
Lighten Your Load “My yoke is easy and my burden is light.” — Matthew 11:30 When the kids are out of school for the summer, families escape for weeks at a time to a lake house. This longer-term vacation means that the chores of everyday life are part of the trip. Take laundry, for instance: the lake environment provides plenty of opportunities for the family to get their clothes dirty, whether it’s ketchup from last night’s burger cookout or mud from wading along the shoreline. Either way, the laundry piles up in each room and eventually, although it is vacation time, someone has to put the clothes in the wash. Simple tasks…
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*O Captain, My Captain by Robert Burleigh
O Captain, My Captain encapsulates the Civil War through the eyes of its most famous poet. *O Captain, My Captain: Walt Whitman, Abraham Lincoln, and the Civil War by Robert Burleigh, illustrated by Sterling Hundley. Abraham, 2019, 54 pages + notes, bibliography, and index Reading Level: Picture Book, ages 8-12 Recommended for: ages 8-up There is no more dramatic, emblematic, and poignant period in American history than the civil War. And no period features more compelling characters, foremost among them President Abraham Lincoln. Lesser known but no less interesting is the main character of this outstanding picture-book history: Walt Whitman. Already known as a poet and something of an eccentric,…
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Last of the Name by Roseanne Parry
The New York City draft riots of 1863 form a dramatic background to this engaging tale of two young Irish immigrants. Last of the Name by Roseanne Parry. Carolrhoda, 2019, 322 pages. Reading Level: Teen, 12-15 Recommended for: ages 12-16 For the Irish, 1963 is not the best time to immigrate to America. But the O’Carolans have no other option, with Da exiled to Australia, Ma dead, and all their siblings lost to starvation or English oppression. Only Danny, age 12, and his teenage sister Kathleen actually make it to New York City. Their only material asset is a mysterious family heirloom passed on by their grandmother. Kate won’t reveal…
