Friday, September 10, 2010

You Were Made to Make a Difference

This book is a great one for teens to help motivate them to realize that they can make a difference, no matter what their age. We are brought back to the book of Acts and look at the first church, what they did and relate it to now, it is no different. We just have to be willing. This is an awesome book for teens to read. I encourage you to pick one up for your teen. Encourage them that they can make a difference; they are not “too young”. There are many people in the Bible that were “young”, for example, David. He was small and young and did amazing things for the Lord. This book was sent to me by booksneeze.com in exchange for a review.

Wednesday, September 08, 2010

The Butterfly Effect ~ Andy Andrews

This book I had to read online through booksneeze because they for some reason would not send a hard copy. I found, this book was a good motivator to take time to consider actions before making them. To pray and take them to God before acting on them and to realize the impact they would have on others around me.
This was an easy read due to its short chapters and small size. I would recommend this to anyone, believer or not. It was uplifting and encouraging! As well as challenging.

The Boy Who Changed the World ~ Andy Andrews

I was pretty excited to get this book from booksneeze after reading the description and hearing reviews of other Andrews’ books. As a children’s ministry worker I found it good but a little confusing at times. It basically told three stories in one to come to the main conclusion.
Don’t get me wrong, it is a good resource but not meant for younger kids who may not be able to follow or understand the story. I give it a 3.5 out of 5.

Sunday, September 05, 2010

Killing Time Before Church

As I sit here and slowly get ready for church I am so thankful for what God has been doing in my life. It is a bumpy ride as I put my trust in Him and know that what He is doing is right and the best way. I try not to worry about what might happen but trust that as I am trusting the One who created everything that the things I worry about, He has already worked out the details and He will come out glorified in it all.

I love my church...we are family that is open and honest with each other. We meet weekly to pray and for service but I miss them and although I know we all have our own lives, wish I could see them more. God is doing amazing things in my church and I'm so honoured to be part of it. As we take steps out into the community I know that God is going to keep us safe and that we have His hedge of protection around us. I pray that as we move out into our community that people wouldn't see a bunch of "Christians" or "religious people" but that the only one they would see is Jesus.

Well, I better sign off for now as I need to finish getting ready.

Over and out.