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How To Be Discerning in the Books We Read

How To Be Discerning in the Books We Read

This post was originally written for Literary Cafe as a guest post. For those of you who haven’t read it, enjoy!

I’ve been passionate about books for as long as I can remember. There’s something about falling into a world created by an author that’s simply magical – the feeling of sinking deeply into characters’ heads, of exploring realms, of reading words that seem like liquid gold.

 

And yet something that’s equally important to me is this idea of discernment; of being intentional regarding what I read, and knowing that the views presented, whether upfront or not, will influence me in some way.

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Jesus Has Made You Enough (Hebrews Bible Study: Week 10)

Jesus Has Made You Enough (Hebrews Bible Study- Week 10)

Welcome to the tenth week of our Hebrews Bible Study, everyone! This week we’re contemplating Hebrews 10, one of the fullest and most exciting chapters in all of Hebrews. I know I keep saying this, but Hebrews 10 is seriously another favorite chapter in this book.

 

Grab your favorite drink and a Bible, and come glean truth with us. You’re welcome to start right here, even if you haven’t read all (or any) of the previous ones. However, if you’d like to, feel free to read through the past nine weeks’, listed below.

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Four Myths You Might Be Believing About Pastor’s Kids (And The Truth!)

Four Myths You Might Be Believing About Pastor’s Kids (And The Truth!)

If you know me, or have talked to me a while, you might be aware of the fact that I’m a pastor’s kid.

 

And let me tell you – it’s a very interesting life. One that most kids don’t experience, and most people don’t understand.

 

But that’s okay. You might be unintentionally believing some of these myths about us, but here I am, ready to debunk them. You are welcome.

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It is Forgiven. (Hebrews Bible Study: Week 9)

It is Forgiven. (Hebrews Bible Study- Week 9)

Thanks for joining me this week for Hebrews 9! Come on and jump right in, here and now. Read about truth, about grace, and about our amazing Jesus.

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Purposeful Pages Link-Up: August Edition

Purposeful Pages Meme

Welcome to the August edition of Purposeful Pages, everyone, hosted by Hannah Rodriguez and me, Amanda Beguerie.

 

We launched this monthly link-up last month, and it went so fabulously well – I’m really pleased and excited with how well it went, and the great response from all of you.

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Cover Reveal for Lady Dragon, Tela Du by Kendra E. Ardnek – Interview, Snippet, and Inspiration!

Lady Dragon, Tela Du Blog Header

Oh my goodness, we haven’t done a Book Thursdays post in much too long. Fabulously enough, today is Thursday, and I have a special surprise – the cover of Lady Dragon, Tela Du by Kendra E. Ardnek. Yay!

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Where Do You Find Your Identity? (Hebrews Bible Study: Week 8)

Where Do You Find Your Identity? (Hebrews Bible Study- Week 8)

Thanks for joining us this week for Hebrews chapter 8! I’m so glad you’re here – feel free to hop right in!

 

Last week, we discovered a few new things.

 

*The law has changed – and it’s marvelous. Jesus is sufficient.

 

*Jesus will never stop being able to save us, sinners.

 

*Jesus’ sacrifice for us was once for all – because He Himself was enough to cover all sin.

 

Last week’s takeaway: Jesus is enough for us – and even more; a life lived by grace is one of true holiness.

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