Category Archives: In Step with the Spirit

Beyond Opinion: Living the Faith We Defend by Ravi Zacharias

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Amy

I’m going to do something here that I almost never do:  write up my (final?) thoughts about a book I haven’t finished.  I picked up Beyond Opinion:  Living the Faith We Defend, a collection of Christian apologetics articles edited by … Continue reading →

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Choosing Gratitude: Your Journey to Joy by Nancy Leigh DeMoss

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Amy

I picked this book up, my first pick of the new year, in a fit of desperation.  Life had gotten to me.  I had too much on my plate and I wasn’t handling it well.  Really, I needed a touch … Continue reading →

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Psalm 34, snapshot of a life well lived

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Amy

1 I will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. 2 I will glory in the LORD; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. 3 Glorify the LORD with me; let us exalt his … Continue reading →

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Cedars of Lebanon

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Amy

The past two weeks I’ve shared excerpts from D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones’s sermons collected in the volume entitled Spiritual Depression for The Week in Words.  I’ve finished the third sermon, but I’m going to wait and share some thoughts from it later … Continue reading →

Posted in Adult Nonfiction, Books, In Step with the Spirit, The Week in Words | 6 Comments

Beauty

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Amy

Last night’s sunset was like a hug from heaven.  Gorgeous! I always try to call my children’s attention to whatever it is in creation that catches my attention.  I want to cultivate in them the habit of attention to God’s … Continue reading →

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“The True Foundation”

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Amy

From Spiritual Depression by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones: Ultimately, the only things which is going to drive a man to Christ and make him rely upon Christ alone, is a true conviction of sin.  We go astray because we are not truly … Continue reading →

Posted in Adult Nonfiction, Books, Education, In Step with the Spirit, Philosophy and Methods, Reflections in Progress, The Week in Words | 5 Comments

Gratitude 1-7

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Amy

For a dear, dear husband who has taken it upon himself to take the children away from a while each Sunday afternoon so this mama can have a little bit of spiritual retreat For menu plans For lots of time … Continue reading →

Posted in Bloggy Randomness, Gratitude, In Step with the Spirit | 3 Comments

Talking to myself

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Amy

It has been a long time since I’ve participated in The Week in Words at Stray Thoughts.  I love sharing quotations (anyone who reads my book reviews will attest to this!), but I tend to buzz through books without taking … Continue reading →

Posted in Adult Nonfiction, Books, In Step with the Spirit, The Week in Words | 7 Comments

Sunday Afternoon Rambles

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Amy

Steady Eddie and the girls are gone this afternoon to set up for a training for his job, the DLM is asleep, and I have spent some quality time already in reading, journaling, praying, and napping, and now I’m ready to work on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bloggy Randomness, Books, Education, Homekeeping, In Step with the Spirit, Kid-Speak, Organization and Scheduling, Philosophy and Methods, The DLM | 4 Comments

Keeper by Kathi Appelt

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Amy

I almost didn’t review this book; in fact, I’m still sort of torn about putting up a review of it.  If you’re ignorant of the possibility of controversy inherent with this title (like I was before I read it), we’ll … Continue reading →

Posted in Bookish Thoughts, Books, In Step with the Spirit, Juvenile Fiction | 14 Comments