Do you and your kids enjoy WW 2 books? If so, you are in luck! Join us as we discuss The Bicycle Spy by Yona Zekdus McDonough with our special guest! The opening line draws the reader in…“A gust of wind cut across Marcel’s face as he cycled furiously down the street.” Twelve year old … More The Bicycle Spy – Episode 176
“All of life is a battle against fear. We fight it on one front, and it sneaks around to our flank.” S.D. Smith’s book, The Green Ember, wonderfully weaves a tale of adventure, family, friendship, betrayal and conquering fear. We meet Picket Longtreader and his sister, Heather, as they are forced to go on the … More Episode 175 – The Green Ember
Kate recaps Rachel Norman’s book, If Mama Ain’t Happy which stresses the need we all have of setting healthy boundaries. Rachel’s wake up call came when her cancer doctor told her that she couldn’t keep doing what she was doing and survive. “Simplifying makes life less stressful.” Join us as Kate highlights some of the … More If Mama Ain’t Happy – Episode 174
Have you walked through the struggles in the book of Job? God describes Job as blameless, however his friends did not get the memo. In the midst of severe loss Job’s friends lambast him with all the wrongs they think he must have done to end up in the shape he’s in. (Note to self: … More The book of JOB – episode 173
In Episode 172, we learned the difference between IQ (Incorrect questions) such as “Why did he cut me off?”, and QBQ (Questions that are positive and productive) like, “What can I do to help you out ?” QBQs focus on action. How can I improve myself? How can I provide value to you? Action requires … More QBQ The Question Behind the Question – Episode 172
It’s that time of the year where we pause and reflect on our reading journey for the year. The best books add to a person in profound ways! Please join Kate and Sheila to see if you agree or disagree with their choices for the year : ) Most Whimsical – ? Grittiest – ? … More 2024 Recap Book Chat Awards
“Knowledge is something given bit by bit. In life, there are few things that must be done the first time around.” I’m so thankful for God’s grace! Let’s join together and strive to learn and grow into the women that God designed us to be. We are all at different places on the road of … More Episode 169 – Conclusion of Created to Be His Help Meet
What caused the miser, Scrooge, to choose his path? Was it his absence from home or his father’s wrath? He chose his master passion, Gain- over his intended, Belle, She released him with a heart full of love for the man she once knew so well. He grew self-absorbed, uncaring, and oh so tight, He … More Episode 168 – A Christmas Carol
Kate and Sheila continue Debi Pearl’s book, Created to Be. His Help Meet. Part 2 recaps how God encompasses all the kinds of men mentioned in part 1: Mr. Command, Mr. Visionary, and Mr. Steady. We learn that our reactions define us because they are not premeditated so they show what is in our hearts. … More Created to Be His Help Meet – Episode 167
Probably the most impactful and challenging book we’ve read besides the Bible, CREATED TO BE HIS HELP MEET by Debi Pearl takes us back to God’s Word for a close look on women’s role. To say this book is countercultural is stating the obvious. Society tells us (Happy wife, happy life) women are above men … More CREATED TO BE HIS Help Meet, episode 166
