I don't have a kindle and I'm not planning on getting one, but lots of my friends have them, so this note is for them. I previewed a book online that I am planning on purchasing. I noticed that the kindle version is free for Amazon Prime members. The books title is Uncommon Beauty: 7 Qualities of a Beautiful Woman by Cynthia Heald. I have been deeply encouraged by Ms. Heald's Bible studies. I haven't read this book, but I did read a portion online and enjoyed it.
The other day I was discussing a book with my mom and explaining to her my concern about how "blame" is cast upon the child in the story. My mom commented about how deeply I read and consider what is written. Sometimes I wonder if I go overboard. Am I questioning too much? Am I overreacting? Why am I reacting this way? I come back to knowing that God wired me this way. But, I also reflect on how God has guided my path through the maze of books I've read over the past few years and what I've learned from the books themselves and from reading them. Recently, I read a book that troubled me. The book I finished reading was Guiltless Living by Ginger Hubbard. When I began reading it, I found myself puzzled and then disconcerted. And in the end, I cried. But, I cried for a different reason than one might suspect. I'd like to explain. I did not read Ms. Hubbard's previous book “ Don't Make Me Count to Three ”, but I knew from f...

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