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A CHRIST-CENTERED
WEEKEND NEWSLETTER
gentle conversation
calming snapshots
uplifting linkage
occasional surprises
the Homegoing of a beloved devotional writer, two ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ novels, a handful of intriguing bookish essays, a charming glimpse into a day in the gentle life of a rural bookseller, and scads of e-book deals too good to pass up ...
Friends, settle in, put your feet up, and enjoy exploring these treasures gathered just for you!
The Ritual of Rearranging Your Books
Molly Templeton
Finding Hidden Treasures in Used Books
Lisa Tate
Cape Cod: The Perfect Location for a Mystery
Vicki Delany
Seeing the Light on Religious Fiction
Jeff Crosby
57 Comfy Books to Snuggle Up With This Autumn
Michelle Watson
Karen Swallow Prior
The Complete Works:
9 Books
Jane Austen
$1.99
Seasons of Sorrow
Tim Challies
$3.99
The Collection
Agatha Christie
$1.99
The Complete Novels
Charles Dickens
$1.99
Walking with God:
How to Hear His Voice
John Eldredge
$2.99
For the Love: Fighting for Grace
in a World of Impossible Standards
Jen Hatmaker
$1.99
Forgiving Paris: A Novel
Karen Kingsbury
$2.99
The Novels of Madeleine L'Engle
Volume 1
Madeleine L'Engle
$3.99
How to Be a Christian
C.S. Lewis
$1.99
How to Pray
C.S. Lewis
$1.99
Anne of Green Gables:
Complete 8 Book Set
L.M. Montgomery
$1.99
The Secret Keeper: A Novel
Kate Morton
$2.99
A Cry for Mercy
Henri Nouwen
$4.99
The Wounded Healer
Henri Nouwen
$4.99
The Emotionally Healthy Woman:
8 Things You Have to Quit to Save Your Life
Geri Scazzaro
$2.99
The Emotionally Healthy Leader
Peter Scazzaro
$3.99
The Best Yes: Making Wise Decisions
in the Midst of Endless Demands
Lysa TerKeurst
$2.99
Forever: Why You Can't
Live Without It
Paul Tripp
$2.99
The Complete Novels
Mark Twain
$1.99
Jesus Over Everything: Uncomplicating
the Daily Struggle to Put Jesus First
Lisa Whittle
$2.99
Renewing the Christian Mind
Dallas Willard
$1.99
Meet the Bible: A Panorama of
God's Word in 366 Daily Readings
Philip Yancey
$2.99
A post like this with all the links and recommendations takes a lot of time, so thank you for doing the work!
ReplyDeleteMichele, thanks. It's all a steady labor of love for Him, for the community, and for the craft of blogging itself. I love every second of it.
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Oh my gosh...I didn't know Sarah Young had passed away. Her devotionals are beautiful. Thank you for gathering this list of books together! I needed ideas for cozy fall reads. Although I do cringe a bit when it comes to Nicolas Sparks novels (a bit too much "cheese" for me), I still tend to indulge!
ReplyDeleteYep, a bit cheese-y, Lynn, and as far down the romance trail as I'll go. But this one is different if not a bit unsettling ... kind of like a roller coaster that leaves you breathless and wondering what the heck just happened. Well worth the read.
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Hello Linda,
ReplyDeleteI so appreciate your newsletters. I never know if people want responses and so, often refrain. But today I needed to write back.
I did not know that Sarah Young had recently passed away. I was introduced to her books through a dear friend, who also passed away a little over a year ago. The books are special to me due to my friend and also the content, making them dear to me 🙂 Yes, I am quite sentimental.
So today your newsletter caused me to pause and reflect on my friend and the writings.
Thank you for always giving wonderful recommendations!
And may the Lord keep you safe from Lee this weekend!
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Oh yes, right off the top, the comment section is up and running whether it's the newsletter or an essay, friend. And I am more than happy when someone hits REPLY and sends an email. I'm glad to do a little cut and paste to put them on the website especially because some people have trouble posting on occasion. I never want anyone to walk away frustrated at not being heard or find the technology a bit wonky.
DeleteI hear you about the impact Sarah Young has had on your life. How priceless to connect her devotional work with your dear friend.
I can't begin to tell you how often a client would tell me that how absolutely perfect the words were for her that were written for that day. God knew what each of them needed to hear, and it was always a cause for praise at the perfection of His timing.
Yes, we've battened the hatches, emptied the Little Library out on the road, and are ready to head for the hills. Praying that all will be safe from the severe winds and driving rain.
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I didn't know Sarah Young had passed away. You had given me one of her devotionals when I was going through my cancer treatment and her words just resonated with me. So many people have been impacted by her writing. Just wondering, the picture of your reading journal with the bear on the cover, is that the one from the Christmas Tree Shop back around 25 years ago for $1.00? I think I bought a bunch of them, it looked familiar!
ReplyDeleteActually, I think it might have been Building 19! Those were the days!
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I hadn't heard about the passing of Sarah Young, Linda. She will be missed, but we know she's home in heaven.
ReplyDeleteSeeing your mention of Charles Dickens brought back so many fond memories for me - I will look into rereading the lot!
Blessings, and thanks for all your recommendations!
Oh good, I'm glad! There's something endearing and timeless about the classics, isn't there, friend.
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Thank you for letting us know about Sarah Young, Linda. I too didn't know she now resides in heaven. Sarah's impressions from God have ministered to me again and again over the years. I'm so thankful her life touched mine through her books, and look forward to meeting her face to face one day!
ReplyDeleteAmen, yes, Nancy. I was thinking this week of all the significant people in my life who are already there ...
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Yeah, I don't go for Nicko Sparks,
ReplyDeletethere's too much cheese upon his pages.
Give me flicks 'bout killer sharks,
or the Hulk in mad green rages.
Throw in Jackass just for fun
and, dude, for my inspiration,
and let Lone Survivor run
for spiritual contemplation.
I don't read many books these days;
I'm running low on energy
and have to try to find the ways
that I can do a thing or three
at the same and not sequential time
while inching up in Heaven's line.
Yep, I can't even begin to picture you curled up with a 'Nicko' Sparks novel, Andrew!
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wow what a list. I looked at the end table just this week and shook my head at the stack of books. I must be more intentional in my reading. It sure does come and go but I am ready to do some serious reading! Happy weekend, Linda!
ReplyDeleteIntentional reading. I like that phrase, that mindset. When I'm too scattered it doesn't work. Thanks for that nudge, Jean.
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I have never heard of Sarah Young until she passed and everyone started talking about her. Her devotionals seemed to mean a lot to people.
ReplyDeleteYes, absolutely. Her work will continue to bless many.
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Well...I'm not a Sarah Young fan so I reckon you will have to forgive me for that. :) What books are waiting to be read? I read a lot lately so my list is small. "Pastor, Jesus is Enough by Jeremy Writebol is just getting started. Waiting is Limping With God by Chad Bird and Impossible Christianity by Kevin DeYoung are two. I just finished Transgender to Transformed by Laura Perry Smalts. Excellent book for our times. "Correct, Not Politically Correct" by Frank Turek was excellent. Two others I would recommend are "Zeal without Burnout" by Christopher Ash and "9 Common Lies Christians Believe" by Shane Pruitt. The first was a much needed wake up call and the latter just might find itself being worked into a sermon series in 2024. :) I'm also reading The Hobbit at home. I might read the whole LOTR trilogy.
ReplyDeleteI admire the wide range of books you read and the effort you put into writing, Bill. The demands on pastors' time and energy often end up nudging this to the side. Thank you for modeling a healthy reading, writing (and cycling!) life.
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Wow! You're book bag was full for sure. Thank you for taking the care and time to share these with us. You know me, I'm always looking for recommendations and I look forward to yours.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing these with Sweet Tea & Friends this month sweet friend.
Always fun to share good titles with each other!
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