Cheryl's writing is spiritually refreshing and yes, authentically homespun. She's the real deal and I'm happy to highly recommend her second devotional not only for your personal use but also to jump-start a family devotional time if that's something your gang is lacking or has given up on.
Cheryl is generously giving a paperback copy of Homespun Devotions: Volume Two to one reader! Please leave a comment to enter the giveaway by this Friday, March 17th, at 10 pm {eastern}, USA only. And be sure to check back to see if you've been randomly chosen!
Sorry - I am not able to track the winner down or ask for your name and mailing address! I must have your snail mail address within 48 hours or, sadly, you will forfeit your book.
linda stoll @ juno . com
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CONGRATS TO THE GIVEAWAY WINNER
BILL GRANDI
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I seldom watch the news anymore (it ratcheted up my anxiety level), but I do appreciate a good read from those who've served on the frontlines, no matter what their political persuasion. Every person has their own unique storyline woven from a lifetime of influences, especially those early formative years. I find this reality to make for fascinating and informative reading.
Both of these authors go there. Come with an open mind and a discerning heart.
The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times
Michelle Obama
- on empathy -
'For each little point of connection between us, I also felt the possibilities for a kind of understanding that went beyond the things we shared. Because the truth is, for whatever we have in common, there is plenty we do not. We are different. The same way you can't truly know the innermost contours of my life or feelings, I can't know yours ...
All I can do is try to draw closer to your uniqueness, to feel linked by the small overlaps between us. This is how empathy works. It's how differentness starts to weave itself into togetherness. Empathy fills the gaps between us, but never closes them entirely. We get pulled into the lives of others by virtue of what they feel safe and able to show us, and the generosity with which we are able to meet them ... I think the most we can ever do, really, is to walk partway across the bridge toward another person and feel humbled that we get to be there at all.'
(313-314)
So Help Me God
Mike Pence
- on forgiveness -
'The truth was, as reckless as the president's tweet was, I really didn't have time for it. Rioters were ransacking the Capitol. Some of them, I was later told, were chanting, "Hang Mike Pence!" The president had decided to be part of the problem. I was determined to be part of the solution. I ignored the tweet and got back to work.'
'I was still angry at how his reckless words had endangered my family and all those serving at the Capitol. President Trump was wrong, I had no right to overturn the election ... That said, I believe in forgiveness. My faith instructs me to "forgive those who trespass against us," and the Bible also admonishes to "forgive as the Lord forgave you." I have been shown grace in my life. So that morning I prayed for the strength to meet the remaining days of our administration in that spirit. But that was easier said than done.'
(466 & 476)
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Walter Wangerin
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