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7 Books I’m Reading in 2017

In the last post I shared the books that I read in 2016 and shared some of my key takeaways. Read that post here. In this post, I’m sharing 7 books I will dive into this year. I hope that you will find something on the list that peaks your interest. If so, let me know so we can share our thoughts as we read! Warning: I typically read / listen to multiple books at a time.  This does not...

What I Read in 2016

  A couple of years ago, I decided that I needed to read more! As a teacher, I read often but I was not reading for pleasure or even for personal growth. I decided that I would make reading a priority instead of finding excuses for why I didn’t have the time. If I have time to watch a television show, I definitely have time to read. So I decided to find time to dive into books and I have...

Book Club Take Away

Restless: Because You were Made for More by Jennie Allen   This was our first book club reading and this book really set the tone for me. It was perfect! This book discusses the topic: How do I know what God’s plan for me is? She guides us through a process that helps us to see God’s hand in our story. Jennie Allen delves into that nudging / restless feeling deep in us that alerts us when it’s time to...

What I Learned From Keep It Shut

Keep It Shut: What to Say, How to Say It, When to Say It by Karen Ehman The title says it all for this book! The author focuses on the power of our words and how we should use our words as children of God. She discusses how we should approach gossip, arguments, unnecessary chatter, etc. by giving practical suggestions, specific situations and lots of personal stories. Pray More Than You Talk One of the most memorable passages of this...

Ready, Set, Go (Read-along kickoff)

Ready, Set, Go. It’s time for us to dig into our text: Restless: Because You were Made for More by Jennie Allen.We are scheduled to read from May 20th – June 26th. Even if you read one chapter a day, you would finish way before 6/26!! It’s not too late to join in. Get your book on Amazon, Kindle or brick and mortar book store and be sure to give yourself some time to meditate and process the information. You can...

Join Our First Read Along

I’ve always had a love for books and I enjoy stealing time away to read when I can.  For years, I’ve wanted to start a book club but it always seemed as though I had millions of excuses as to why it wouldn’t work.  So today, I’m going to do something that I’ve always wanted to do. Today, I’m going to invite you in. BrokenForBuilding wants to read along with YOU. I know you what you are thinking…Do I really...