Let’s dive into the poetry and wisdom genre of the Bible! Today we recap Psalms 1-41 a.k.a. Book 1. David wrote all but 2 of the psalms in this group, most are prayers of distress or statements of confidence in God. David reminds us in Psalm 1 to delight in the law of the Lord. … More Book 1 – Psalms 1-41, Episode 232
“If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more,” Jane Austen’s well-known line from her classic novel, Emma, written in 1815. Readers will love Mr. Knightley, family friend, who does not hesitate to confront Emma Woodhouse when she is in the wrong. Truth tellers are hard to find! Mr. Knightley: You … More Emma – Episode 231
Greetings fellow communicators! Are you ready to level-up to chapter 2 in The Next Conversation by Jefferson Fisher? Have you ever had a moment when you played out a conversation in your head and it went totally awry? Jefferson has a powerful reminder for us: “Have something to LEARN not something to prove.” The next … More The Next Conversation – Chapter 2
Kate and Sheila are joined by Jonah as they recap Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli. Their one word choices were Kind, Protect, and Brave. The beginning is grim. A tragic accident leaves Jeffery Magee an orphan at the age of three. He is sent to live with a divided family, his aunt and uncle do … More Maniac Magee – Episode 229
Let’s dive into episode 228. It’s an absolute gem. The Next Conversation – Argue Less, Talk More – Chapter 1 By: Jefferson Fisher It is so packed full of great information, we wanted to deliver it a chapter at a time. Jefferson Fisher is a Texas trial lawyer that grew up in a family with … More The Next Conversation – Episode 228 – Chapter 1
Greetings listeners! May brings Mother’s Day our way! Please join Kate and Sheila as they share a book title mother acrostic and celebrate stellar moms found in literature! Without moms where would people be? (One need only read The Brothers Karamazov to find out 😀) Here are few suggestions for moms and mentors in your … More To Mom with Love – Episode 226
“…and if I perish, I perish.” Esther was all in! David asked God in Psalm 86:11 to give him an undivided heart. Esther and David were on the same page. May we strive to join them. If we were to represent our lives by a fruit, may it NOT be an orange with a section … More Esther – Episode 224
Marmee:You are not God. You don’t determine the outcome. The outcome is not the point. March: What is the point? Marmee: The point is the effort. Grace: I do not ask your absolution. I simply as you to see that there is only one thing to do when we fall, and that is to get … More March – Episode 223
“In a world full of vapor GOD is the only thing SOLID.” One of the many powerful points found in Michael Whitworth’s book What Is the Book of Ecclesiastes?. Many see Ecc. as a dark book, but when you substitute meaningless for a more accurate translation such as temporary it reads much differently. Solomon tried … More What Is the Book of Ecclesiastes? – Episode 222
Change is hard, but it is necessary to wholeheartedly follow God! These 208 pages pack quite a powerful punch! “We can either act on fear or we can act on faith, but we cannot act on both.” The Healing Tools of God: When life goes awry ask this question: “How would a deeply loved … More Episode 221 – Rob Reimer’s Soul Care: 7 Transformational Principles for a Healthy Soul
