Book Review: The Point

This story is set on the Isle of Estillyen—a distant harbor known for bringing ancient words of worth to the present.  "Words Matter"; is a main phrase of the story as well. It all seems to start with Hollie and Goodwin Macbreeze traveling to this island for peace and artistic inspiration. There is also the fact that  Goodwin is  drawn to the cottage on The Point, which has been important to him from childhood.  It draws him and he has many questions about it as well.  There are several stories going on all at once along with the monks giving readings or a dialogue between light and dark, good and evil, making the Bible more actively alive to modern people.

I really wanted to like this book and I know that others will rave about it as being immensely enjoyable.   And I am glad that it will find an audience.  I'm sorry to say that I wasn't one of them.  I did find some parts that were interesting; some of the interactions of the people and the twists at the end.  During the Readings you are shown both sides of the struggle between good  evil; God and satan.  Truth be told though, I struggled to get through this book; I guess its just not my style.




*I received the book in this post compliments of Handlebar Marketing for purposes of this review, however all opinions are my own. They did not require that my review be favorable.

Song Words:JUST THE WAY YOU ARE

Don't go changing to try and please me
You never let me down before
Don't imagine you're too familiar
And I don't see you anymore

I wouldn't leave you in times of trouble
We never could have come this far
I took the good times; I'll take the bad times
I'll take you just the way you are

Don't go trying some new fashion
Don't change the color of your hair
You always have my unspoken passion
Although I might not seem to care

I don't want clever conversation
I never want to work that hard
I just want someone that I can talk to
I want you just the way you are

I need to know that you will always be
The same old someone that I knew
What will it take till you believe in me
The way that I believe in you?

I said I love you and that's forever
And this I promise from the heart
I could not love you any better
I love you just the way you are
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written by JOEL, BILLY
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Barry White Lyrics : "Just the way you are"

Billy Joel - Just the way you are

The ONLY Strength that Matters!!!

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Book Review: Jesus Killed My Church

This is the story of Randy Bohlender, and his wife Kelsey; they took the "normal" route to begin with when they entered into ministry.  They soon found that they didn't fit that mold and yearned for something more of God.  The only problem was that they weren't even sure what that was or what it looked like. They just felt strongly that for them it wasn't going to be the usual church business as usual. Their journey soon became a process of elimination and exposure to ministries who were already experiencing more of what God was doing.

What did I take away from reading this book?  Here are some points that the author made that really stood out to me:
1. I do find it weird that the church strives to convenience
people when people really thrive on challenge.
2. I find it weird that so many believers are satisfied with
their present reality.
Unbelievers generally have a better grip on the idea of pilgrimage
than believers do. They understand that change is usually
found over the horizon, and one needs to go somewhere to find it.

The last statement I have seen working in several different situations  recently: 

3, God’s purposes really do work toward good.

I would add that OFTEN the answer that God brings doesn't look anything like we thought it would; but He does do what He promised; He brings good out of bad.  Nothing is ever wasted. 




I received this E book free from Destiny Image in exchange for an honest review.

Knitters Purl One For Orphan Fledglings - The Rainforest Site

Knitters Purl One For Orphan Fledglings - The Rainforest Site

   

Knitters can check with their local wildlife rescue to see if they could use some nests or send them to West Sound Wildlife, 7501 NE Dolphin Drive, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 for their baby patients.

Photo of baby bird by Dottie Tison.

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Bird Nest Knitting Pattern
Courtesy of Barbara Johnson, friend of Native Songbird Care and Conservation.

Instructions:
Using 2 strands of yarn, cast on 54 stitches, then divide evenly among 4 dpns.

Work in stockinette (all K stitches) until the nest is approximately 3” tall.

Purl one row, then start to decrease:
Row 1) K7, K2tog - repeat to end
Row 2) K6, K2tog - repeat to end
Row 3) K5, K2tog - repeat to end
Row 4) K4, K2tog - repeat to end

Row 5) K3, K2tog - repeat to end
Row 6) K2, K2tog - repeat to end
Row 7) K1, K2tog - repeat to end

See tip #4 below to determine if you want to continue in this pattern for one more row. Cut yarns, leaving a 6” tail. Slide yarn on needle, draw tight to close up end (put a few stitches across the gap if need be.) Weave in yarn and cut off.

Tips and Notes:

1. To make sure the nest is tight and washable, use two strands of washable yarn (using two different colors to make counting stitches easier).

2. Use three strands if the yarn is very fine.Use double pointed needs - just about any size from 5 through 9, depending on the weight of the yarn. (You can use circular needles if you prefer.)

3. When doing K2tog, it seems to be easier to knit through the back loops rather than the front. If you’re still having problems with K2tog, try using a crochet hook to pull the yarn through.

4. Only decrease to the point where you have a small, easily closed gap in the bottom of the nest; otherwise there can be a bump on the bottom that can make the nest unstable.

5. Directions given are for nests that are about 4” across. Cast on fewer stitches for smaller nests. They knit up so quickly, it’s easy to experiment. (If the nest is much smaller, start the decrease with K6, K2tog.)

6. The yarn should not be fuzzy, so toes don’t get caught.

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