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Disciplines of a Godly Woman
I read this book several months back for The Discerning Reader. I identified several areas in which I need to allow God to work in me, but I passed the book on to a friend who was interested in reading it, so I couldn’t reference the book or the suggested scriptures for my particular need.…
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Sisters in Christ
My dear friend Lisa called the other day to encourage me. In our conversation she mentioned that she visited my blog and noticed that I like John Piper. Well, there just happened to be a group of ladies in her church reading God Is the Gospel. “They meet on Tuesday evenings at so-and-so’s house, I…
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Time To Do That Job I’ve Been Putting Off
I receive Elizabeth Elliot’s devotions via email everyday. I try to actually read it everyday (unlike a lot of the stuff in my inbox). Her particular style either encourages me or challenges me. It is rarely irrelevant. Today’s devotion flavor is “challenging.” She writes: How to do the job you don’t really want to do:Certain…
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Peace with God
I am reading Peacemaking Women by Tara Klena Barthel and Judy Dabler. So far, so good. Right now I’d say that EVERY woman should read this book. The authors are honest–about the subject, their own struggles, and female relationships. They put no confidence in the flesh, only in the grace and mercy of God. I,…
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With or Without the Rain
“Like clouds and wind without rain is a man who boasts of a gift he does not give.” Proverbs 25:14I love May. May is my month. May begins with the build up and celebration of my birthday. One week later, I am loved and pampered on Mother’s Day. The grand finale is our wedding anniversary.…
Leslie Wiggins 