Category Archives: Reading

Running into Battle

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Jennifer Janes

As I read my Bible this week, I came across a verse that showed me how I should deal with pesky problems in my life. David’s life always evokes a spectrum of emotions in me. And, as always, I find … Continue reading →

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Mustard Seed Planting: Repetition

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Jennifer Janes

My Princess is making tremendous academic progress, but the amount of repetition required for her to grasp and process the concepts and make them her own wearies us both. I thought she was the only one needing lots of repetition, … Continue reading →

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Mustard Seed Planting: But God . . .

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Jennifer Janes

I’m taking my red pen to the Bible. As I read through the Bible again, I’m circling every occurrence of two words that never fail to make me pay closer attention to the text: “But God.” When I see those, … Continue reading →

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Encouragement and Inspiration

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Jennifer Janes

This week was a LONG week. We had more roller coaster drama days about insurance coverage for Roo’s infusion medication (again, and we thought we had that resolved!), and I spent the week preparing for the garage sale we had … Continue reading →

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Faith Finders

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Jennifer Janes

Bible in 90 Days is officially over. Now what? I want to read The Ministry of Motherhood by Sally Clarkson. The problem is that I am more likely to finish a book like that if I’m accountable to someone. (The sad … Continue reading →

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The Taste of Humble Pie

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Jennifer Janes

I’m reading through the Bible from cover to cover in 90 days again. I always enjoy this reading plan because the pace allows me to easily see the connections in and big picture of God’s Story. Last week I read … Continue reading →

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A Challenge for Summer/Fall!

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Jennifer Janes

I became a graduate of Bible in 90 Days at Mom’s Toolbox in the spring. It was a difficult and rewarding task to read the Bible from cover to cover in 90 days, and although this wasn’t the first time I … Continue reading →

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Reading the End of the Book—First

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Jennifer Janes

I know people who read the end of the book before they glance at the first page. I don’t. In fact, if I get a glimpse of the end of the book accidentally, it ruins it for me. I don’t … Continue reading →

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June 1 is Coming!

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Jennifer Janes

I’m always excited about the arrival of June 1 because it’s the beginning of the summer reading program at our public library! I’ll be posting periodically throughout the summer about the girls’ progress on their hours and what we’re reading. … Continue reading →

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“Drastic Obedience”

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Jennifer Janes

After the past seven days, I am tired. I’m having trouble thinking right now, much less writing. I’m going to spare you the rambling thoughts running through my mind and share with you a blog post I read yesterday that … Continue reading →

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