by Kimberly | Aug 1, 2012 | Books
July was one month of much traveling and tiredness due to pregnancy. August will be one of tiredness as I wait for baby to arrive (so might as well have some easy reads).
Two Cookbooks:
Everyday Italian and Giada at Home – Giada DeLaurentiis – both of these were given to me and I’m making my way through them. So far I really like her writing style. Thankful for free cookbooks!
Two Fiction:
Remember Me – Wilcock – this is my Crossway book of the month to review
The Covenant – Beverly Lewis – picked up this book at Goodwill
Christian Living/Ministry
Finding Faithful Elders and Deacons – T. Anyabwile – I am reading this so I can better pray for my husband as he is an Elder in the the church he serves in and also he is called to be a servant in our home (Eph 5).
by Kimberly | Jul 16, 2012 | Books
Are you ever at a point in your life where you don’t need any wisdom? I would venture to say the answer is probably “Kim, you are so funny, I always need more wisdom!” Whether it is in how to live in your relationships, serve in your home or ministry positions, how to get along with your boss, how to parent your children, how to manage conflict which seems to creep up, etc. There is always room for more wisdom in your life.
The reason I chose Lydia Brownback’s book A Woman’s Wisdom for my Crossway book to review was because my hubs and I are going through James – which some people say is the NT book of Wisdom (matching Proverbs). This book is definitely that, as her subtitle says “how the book of Proverbs speaks to everything.”
This handy guide to everything in life is chocked full of Scripture that has the power to change and mold your life to what Christ would want it to be – more like Him. Chapters include such topics as words, financaes, sexuality, friendships and more. The book of Proverbs (as well as the rest of the Bible) speaks to EVERY area of our life. I love how Lydia writes directly to women and doesn’t just spout off her own life advice (like so many secular authors do), but points her readers back to the TRUTH of God’s Word.
Here are some fave quotes from it:
“Wisdom is the realization that He is everything.” (pg 23)
“Wise women are governed by the principles of God’s Word, not by their feelings, hormones, or enjoyments.” (pg 28) – I loved this one because it is SO pivotal in my life right now, being in my third trimester and its the middle of the summer!
She helps us guard against pride by saying this: “Each one of us is, in some way, a foolish woman.” (pg 51)
As I had the chance the meet Lydia at the TGCW Conference in June, I found her to be delightful and personable, welcoming conversation by us “normal folk”. And she has to be into health because she was eating a granola bar! 🙂
by Kimberly | Jul 2, 2012 | Books
I’m very excited to start a new month with new reading. I’ve got a smaller list this month and I changed some out – but I may add some more or may actually finish all of these. But…here they are. Let me know what you are reading this month:
James by Doriani – in the Reformed Expository Commentary series. This will be in light of the James Bible study I am writing.
A Woman’s Wisdom by Lydia Brownback – I thoroughly enjoyed meeting this author and hearing her speak at the recent TGCW12, so I look forward to finishing this book.
The Fruitful Life by Jerry Bridges – hands down my favorite author and I am excited about spending some time studying the fruit of the Spirit.
Keep a Quiet Heart by Elisabeth Elliot – I was given this book a while ago by a friend of mine who thoroughly enjoyed it and I anticipate the same.
I will be praying through some books for devotional reading and reading portions of books for different blog posts. So, its going to be a great month!
by Kimberly | Jun 27, 2012 | Books, Uncategorized, Women
This book, Amy’s first one that has just hit the presses, is one that every woman could read and obtain laughter, wisdom, and gospel implication…no matter what stage of life she is in. Usually you can’t say that about women’s books: they are geared toward one woman or another: wife, mom, empty nester, single, divorcee, etc. But, even though Amy is married, you can take all of her experiences and apply the gospel truths she illustrates to your life.
There will be a longer, more detailed review of this book coming up in the fall edition of the Journal for Biblical Manhood and Womanhood, but until then take hold of some of these favorite quotes from her. See if you find yourself trying to set a standard of perfection (that is based on others around you) instead of living by grace in the gospel of Jesus Christ.
“Choosing what I will and won’t wear is as much about living up to my responsibilities to myself and my fellow womankind as it is about showing consideration to my brothers. I have a responsibility not to create a competitive or hostile environment for my fellow females.” (pg 28-29)
by Kimberly | Jun 25, 2012 | Books
This weekend I had my second opportunity to hear Dr. Carson preach in person. What a privilege. Especially after coming off of finishing this book on the Cross and Resurrection of Jesus.
Ok, now granted it was my Easter reading and I am just now finishing it, but I finished it nonetheless. And it was good – just longer chapters (so I can’t just breeze through one) and theological material (so I don’t breeze through that either. But rich.
This book it pretty much sermons that Carson has preached on the cross – it will bring new insights to the power of the cross for you with which you can use to live the empowered Christian life. Enjoy it. Don’t fly through it – savor it.
“It is in Jesus’ death, in His destruction, and in His resurrection three days later , that Jesus meets our needs and reconciles us to God, becoming the temple, the supreme meeting place between God and sinners. To use Paul’s language, we do not simply preach Christ; rather we preach Christ crucified.” pg 23
“…Paul is convinced that the root problem is our rebellion against God, our fascination with idolatry, our grotesque de-godding of God.” pg 43-44
“Paul insists that if you rightly read the OT, you will discover that these very writings, rightly understood, point forward to , testify to, anticipate, and prophesy what has culminated in Christ.” pg 52
“The rapid pace of life often squeezes what is important out to the periphery: the urgent displaces the important, the digital replaces the personal.” pg 77
by Kimberly | Jun 12, 2012 | Books, food, Uncategorized
Savannah is known for several things: shrimp, moss, SCAD, Lady & Sons, being one of my favorite towns in the US, Eden Village, and now…Back in the Day Bakery. This sweet Mom mailed me this cookbook – what a treasure!
When I was recently in Savannah I wanted to stop by here, but as we passed the bakery, baby Campbell wasn’t making me feel very good (you know, first trimester) and I had no energy to even allow E to find a parking spot, walk in, taste something, and take pictures. Jenna (happy birthday) at Eat Live Run introduced THE WORLD to this bakery from her blog and I’ve been intrigued ever since.
The blueberry muffins are a winner. I also want to try (one from each chapter, just so I don’t start out with wanting to make the whole book):
Breakfast: Since I’ve already made the blueberry muffins, my next choice would be the Carrot-Golden Raisin Muffins
Coffee Cakes, etc: Brown Sugar Banana Bread
Cupcakes and Cakes: Hummingbird Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting (a southern classic)
Pies, etc: Smore Pie
Puddings and Custards: Chocolate Pudding (not the instand kind)
Cookies: Oatmeal Coconut Cookies
Brownies and Bars: Lemon Pie Bars
Confections: Butter Mints (not the Brach’s 99 cent kind)
Savories: White Bean Soup with Bacon
This cookbook is a winner to me because of the:
1. Stories they tell with each recipe
2. The extras they include in it: pantry basic, background of their beginnings, etc
3. The beautiful pictures
4. It has traditional recipes with some new additions and just a few surprises!
(Picture taken by me on Boyce College grounds in Louisville, KY January 4, 2010 when they came to visit!)
