Bookish Life
10 Reasons You Should Read It Again
“I will never read a book twice. There are just too many good books out there to read one a second time.” I’ve heard this sentiment often. I get it. If there are so many books on my shelf that I want to read, why would I ever think about reading one again? While it…
Read MoreBook Review: Find More Money by Art Rainer
I was given a review copy by B&H Publishing in exchange for a fair review. Homeschoolers, single-income families, and many Americans struggle with balancing their budget. It’s not always because they are not being wise with their money. Art Rainer argues in his book Find More Money that often times there is an income issue…
Read MoreHow Challenge 2 Reading Inspired Me to Read More
With eighteen books on the list, the Challenge 2 reading can be a little intimidating to tackle. I watched my brother and cousins make it through, so I knew it was doable, but I wasn’t sure if I wanted to do the hard work. I’m so thankful that I did because it has opened up…
Read MoreDallas Holocaust Museum: An Upstander for Human Rights
As I read through Corrie ten Boom’s The Hiding Place again with my thirteen year old daughter, the incredible suffering many experienced during the holocaust of World War II humbled me once more. Sometimes it can be challenging in our comfortable worlds to remember how blessed we are. Visiting the Dallas Holocaust Museum is a…
Read MoreStrengthen Your Reading Muscles with the Classics
I recently enjoyed a debate with some teenagers about what makes a good book. We were reading a classic with which they were struggling to connect. This started a lively discussion on the merits of reading this book. Was it a good book? What makes a book good? My final conclusion was that a book…
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