Today we dive into Five on the Side, where Kate and Sheila discuss impactful books they’ve read on their own. Maybe one or more of these will earn a place in your TBR stack : )The list was varied and insightful:
- S=The Scarlet Thread by Francine Rivers-shifts from a protagonist with a victim mindset who was hard to like to one that surrenders her will to God’s
K= God’s Chosen Fast by Arthur Wallace-gives practical and powerful points on fasting
- S=The Gift of Fear by Gavin De Becker-”Trust that what causes alarm probably should.” “Think of charm as a verb, not a trait, someone is trying to charm me”
K=Clear Your Clutter with feng shui by Karen Kingston “Should” is one of the most disempowering words there is. When you use it, you feel guilty and obligated. My advice is to dump the word from your vocabulary forever. Use “could,” not “should,” from here on in.” “Clutter is stuck energy”
- S=A Spring of Daisies by Cindy Escobar “God’s ways are not our ways, we don’t know His intention until later in life but He has a purpose for you.” “You can find your identity in Christ.”
K=Sink Reflections by Marla Cilley “CHAOS=Can’t Have Anyone Over Syndrome”
Marla aka Flylady helps readers take baby steps in setting up routines to keep
order the status quo, those born organized can let this one go : )
- S=The Indigo Girl by Natsha Boyd Set in 1739, 16 year olf Eliza Lucas is left in charge of her family’s 3 plantations in rural SC. She agrees to teach slaves to read if they’ll teach her how to grow the delicate indigo plant. “Failure is not the end, but a stepping stone towards success.” When Eliza passed away, George Washington was one of her pallbearers.
K= Soul Care by Rob Reimer “The key to breaking toxic shame and the bent will is to get your eyes off yourself and onto God. You must lift up your head, and you must break the victim mentality. You must remind yourself that you may have been victimized, but you are not a victim—that is not your identity. That is a lie.” What an impactful book!
- S= Where the Lost Wander by Amy Harmon Travel across the plains with a wagon train. Naomi’s father who didn’t approve of her marriage: “Does he know what he’s getting into? Naomi’s reply tells a lot about her personality, “No, and I’d appreciate it if we just keep it between us.” Naomi’s mother’s words of wisdom… “The hardest thing about life is knowing what matters and what doesn’t…”
K=Milly and the Warm Wind by Jenna Winship. Great for young ones struggling with negative thinking, self doubts, and insecurities. Helps readers discover a true sense of self, reminding them that they are valuable, worthy and loved.
Bonus Picks: S=Strays Like Us by Celilia Galante
K=Truth Journey Family Devotional Book by Jenna Winship
Our math is a bit confusing 2 x 5 = 12 : ) But what is not confusing is how much we appreciate you joining us on our quest to read the best! Thanks so much for being a part of our reading journey!