Books
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The Proper First Question in Bible Study
I am really excited that one of the things we are about to restart at Central is Teens in the Word. Though our numbers have been smaller with this during the pandemic (along with everything else), it is a joy to see these young people diving a little more deeply into the Bible. One of the things we try to emphasize with them constantly is to look at a passage and ask the “right first question.” I’ll get to what it is in a moment, but the fact is that a lot of adults need to be reminded of this, as well. Before we get there, though, the main thing…
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Tips For Reading Through The Bible in One Year
I suppose that, for a great number of Christians, one of their resolutions for a new year is to read the Bible through. Some will make this goal for the first time; others simply have not read the Bible through in many years; and still others make this goal each year. It is a wonderful goal, for sure, and I encourage you to have some type of goal that involves Bible reading and/or study for the upcoming year. Certainly, there is nowhere in the Bible where we are commanded to read the entire Bible through in a year, but it makes for a great goal. In fact, I think it…
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25 Books to Consider for Christmas Gifts (or for Yourself!)
We love to read. As a family, we read together, and each of us reads individually a lot. But, even more than just loving to read, we feel that reading truly enhances so much of life. So, as you start shopping for Christmas, we want to share with you 25 books that you might want to consider for someone on your list…or just something to pick up to read during this busy time of year. [Each link is to Amazon and is an affiliate link.] ESV Scripture Journal: New Testament Set. Admittedly, we do not have this set of books, but we are looking at them closely and have researched…
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Get This Book: “12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You”
[Note: All Amazon links in this post are affiliate links. We receive a very small kickback for you using the link, but we were not asked to write this review in any way. This is our personal review of the book.] It has been quite a long time since I reviewed a book on our site, but this book has to be one of the most helpful and practical books I have read in a long, long time. 12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You is practical because it does not simply say, “you’re spending too much time on your phone–now stop it!” Instead, Tony Reinke uses a tremendous amount…
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3-Minute Book Review
Recently, I started doing something on YouTube that you might enjoy. If you enjoy reading, I hope you will take the time to check out my video series called the “3-Minute Book Review.” The title is exactly what these videos contain. In each episode, I take about 3 minutes and simply talk about a book that I believe a good number of people will find interesting. That’s it. The book reviews have two purposes: First, of course, is to encourage you in your search for materials you might want to read or to buy as gifts. I do not claim to be an expert on every type of book, but…
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What is Life Worth?
The title of this article is also the title of a book. The subtitle of the book is The Unprecedented Effort to Compensate the Victims of 9/11. The author of the book, Kenneth R. Feinberg, was appointed by the then-Attorney General of the United States, John Ashcroft, to administer a fund that had been created just eleven days after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Congress had set no limit on the size of the awards and had given Mr. Feinberg very few guidelines. Of course, he had a staff, but every final decision about an appropriate amount to be awarded to those who lost loved ones and/or those…
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Episode 117: The Rapid Fire Edition! [Podcast]
https://media.blubrry.com/faughnfamily/content.blubrry.com/faughnfamily/Legacy_Podcast_117.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS (Player not displaying or working? Click here.) Adam and Leah take this week’s episode to catch up on several topics in rapid-fire fashion. We hope you site enjoy the subjects and the banter! Resources Indescribable: 100 Devotions for Kids about God and Science (Louie Giglio; Amazon) Shaping Hearts for God When Your Kid is Hurting (Dr. Kevin Leman; Amazon) More from A Legacy of Faith To subscribe to A Legacy of Faith by email for free click here. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes Subscribe via rss Find us on Stitcher Radio Visit the show archives
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Episode 116: Reading Long-Form Literature as a Family [Podcast]
https://media.blubrry.com/faughnfamily/content.blubrry.com/faughnfamily/Legacy_Podcast_116.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS (Player not displaying or working? Click here.) For a number of years, Adam and Leah have read long-form literature with their kids as a family. On this week’s episode, they talk about why they do this, and give some tips about reading these with your family. Below, you will find a helpful list of books, as well as those they have talked about in the episode. Resources 1000 Good Books List [Classical Christian Education Support Loop] “The Wizard of Oz” Collection [All novels in one set; Amazon] “Black Beauty” [Amazon] “Swallows and Amazons” [Amazon] “Caddy Woodlawn” [Amazon] More from A Legacy of…
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3 Steps to Achieve Your New Year’s Resolutions
Well, you made it all the way to January 2. So how are those resolutions going? In all seriousness, it is estimated that nearly 4 out of 5 New Year’s resolutions each year go unfulfilled. Some of that, I think, is because some people make resolutions just site because they feel like they have to, and never actually intend to do them. For others, though, it is simply not knowing how to attack those resolutions. So, if you made some goals for 2019 and want to help yourself in working through them, here are a few practical steps. Make Mini Goals If you make one massive goal for the year,…
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Episode 110: Milestones, What You Put in Your Mind Matters, and More [Podcast]
https://media.blubrry.com/faughnfamily/content.blubrry.com/faughnfamily/Legacy_Podcast_110.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS (Player not displaying or working? Click here.) On the podcast this week, Adam and Leah are getting ready to be parents of a teenager, so they talk about milestones and supporting parents through those transitions. They also talk about how what we surround ourselves with really matters. Resources Quote on feeding your mind Common Sense Media More from A Legacy of Faith To subscribe to A Legacy of Faith by email for free click here. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes Subscribe via rss Find us on Stitcher Radio Visit the show archives
