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Book Review: Queen Mom
Queen Mom begins with a fairy tale in which the king and queen, reigning over their happy little kingdom, decide to have children. After years of poor parenting decisions, they find themselves dethroned by their precious prince and princess. The children are allowed to rule and the kingdom is in chaos. This fairy tale serves…
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What’s on My Nightstand? — May
The last Tuesday of every month 5 Minutes for Books hosts “What’s On Your Nightstand.” I missed it yesterday. I didn’t realize we had reached the end of May already. Time is flying! In May, I read: A Proverbs-Driven Life by Anthony Selvaggio (review) Just Do Something by Kevin DeYoung (Tim Challies’ review piqued my…
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Contending with God
From C.J. Mahaney, Humility: True Greatness: Why does God hate pride so passionately? Here’s why: Pride is when sinful human beings aspire to the status and position of God and refuse to acknowledge their dependence upon Him. Charles Bridges once noted how pride lifts up one’s heart against God and “contends for supremacy” with Him.…
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Book Review: A Proverbs-Driven Life
by Anthony Selvaggio One of the things I love about God is that he did not leave us to grope in the dark when it comes to knowing how to live as He intended us to live. He has given us his perfect word for our protection and instruction. But too many times we choose…
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Growing in Wisdom and Discernment
Something I read in A Proverbs Driven Life reminded me of how growth in wisdom and discernment is directly related to obedience to God in other areas. “But this [living a Proverbs-driven life] will require more than memorizing a few passages. Proverbs is not a reference book to pull off the shelf when you are…
Leslie Wiggins 