Comments on: 7 Books I Recommend – April 2017

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Mon, 01 May 2017 15:01:46 +0000

In reply to Joanne Viola. Hope you find some good summer reads, Joanne! There are just SO many books available these days. It makes it very hard to choose what to read.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Mon, 01 May 2017 14:57:37 +0000

In reply to TC Avey. Yes, I'm all about free books when possible. I usually only buy books that I've already read and know that I want to own to read again, or books that I can't find at my library, or books that I'm doing with a group. I recently finished a book with a ladies group and discovered something new: getting it spiral bound. It was a workbook that we had to write in a lot, and it was SO wonderful to spend a few extra dollars to get it spiral bound at Office Depot. :)

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Mon, 01 May 2017 14:50:16 +0000

In reply to Ashley Davis. Sounds like Finally Free is a very good book, especially since it can be applied toward other issues as well. I'm guessing there would be overlap between it and the Freedom curriculum I just finished with the Highlands ladies. Lots of good words from God on freedom! I wouldn't trade my freedom in him for anything. I've heard Louie Giglio speak (online and on podcasts) but haven't read any of his books. Hope that's a good one!

By: Joanne Viola

Joanne Viola — Sun, 30 Apr 2017 10:12:45 +0000

Lisa, I so enjoyed seeing this post and recommendations. I have not read any of these so I am going to check out a few for the summer 🙂

By: TC Avey

TC Avey — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 23:50:40 +0000

In reply to LisaNotes.

Me too, Lisa.
free books are the way to go. Especially if I’m uncertain if I’ll like it. I’m willing to pay for books from authors I know, but if it’s someone I’m unfamiliar with then I’m hesitant to spend my money.

Thanks again.

By: Ashley Davis

Ashley Davis — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 23:24:15 +0000

Finished Finally Free: Fighting for Purity with the Power of Grace. Excellent book. It is kind of geared more towards men who struggle with porngraphy, but the same principles can be applied to women who struggle with sexual immorality, lust, etc. The book doesn’t suggest behavior changes; instead it suggests that only real change can happen through Jesus and His grace.

Currently, I’m reading, I am Not, but I Know I Am by Louie Giglio. So far, it’s pretty good. The first few chapters have been kind of repetitive, but I’m sticking with it.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 20:43:20 +0000

In reply to Dianne Thornton. How fun to be making plans for a summer trip! I've discovered I don't focus as well as I used to either. And I need a lot more quiet around me as well. :) About the show, I agree with you that the subject is indeed something to talk about with our kids. I'd just rather find a more appropriate one. I understand your soap box.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 20:37:31 +0000

In reply to floyd. Yes, I definitely read more non-fiction than fiction. It's actually quicker for me to read non-fiction too, so maybe that's why it seems like I read a lot. It never feels to me like I read a lot. :) I would be honored to read whatever you write, Floyd, and I know it would be good!

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 20:36:04 +0000

In reply to Jean Wise. A timer is one of my favorite productivity tools as well. It often motivates me to do something if I think I need only spend 15 minutes doing a certain task. And then it keeps me on task when there are things that I'd love to sit and do all day but don't have time to. :)

By: Dianne Thornton

Dianne Thornton — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 13:50:27 +0000

I like this post, Lisa! We are finalizing plans for our summer trip and good reading is on my list of things to gather. That first one is intriguing to me. I used to be able to focus very well. But not so much these days. Could be the fab 50’s and all that goes with that. lol … Also, love your commentary on 13 Reasons Why … ugh. We had a couple of suicides at my kids’ school and my girls lapped this show up. ugh. ugh. ugh. So encouraging our kids with why NOT rather than why. And I get frustrated with the parents who all say … “watch this WITH your kids … it’s so important.” And maybe it is, to some extent … but I think the take away would be at the end of each is … really? how about why NOT for this reason. (Sorry … got a little soap boxy here.)