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The Virtues of Aging by Jimmy Carter: Book Review

Posted on September 6, 2026

This book helped my perspective Since former President Carter lived to be 100, I thought it might be good for me to imbibe his perspective. Any book with that title was bound…

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I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist

Posted on March 11, 2026

Reviewing a faith-building book. For those who consider themselves atheists or agnostics, “I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist” by Norman L Geisler and Frank Turek, ©2004 unsettles comfortable dogma…

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You’re Not Finished Yet

Posted on January 26, 2026

Five Books for a Changed Life Pt. 4 and what a title! From the get-go this enjoyable devotional volume exudes the attitude, energy and faith of the author, Christine Caine. She is…

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Five Books for a Changed Life Pt. 2

Posted on November 13, 2025

What to read next! All of us are trying to scroll less and read more.  But what to read?  In this second post in my series about some of the most impactful…

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Five Books for a Changed Life

Posted on November 3, 2025

Recent reads with insightful content and powerful personal impact In today’s world where we have so many choices, sometimes it’s good to have someone else help narrow the options.  In that spirit,…

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Chronicling the reading habit

Posted on September 29, 2012

Reading is an important habit for all of us. Of course, our number one book to read is the Bible.   I have several ways to keep track of my reading.   When I…

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Excited by reception of Just Walk Across the Room study

Posted on September 16, 2010

Tonight I finished reading the book by Bill Hybels, Just Walk Across the Room; wrote my review and posted it in my book review pages.   I have been greatly encourged by the…

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Online book discussion planned

Posted on July 15, 2010

What if we could have several people reading the same book at one time and discuss it together online?   That was the seminal thought that outreach team leader, Donna Schermerhorn, brought into our meeting today.   …

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