Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Camp Out in the Wilderness

Doesn't the wilderness give you such a calm, peaceful feeling? It seems to bring you closer to God, allowing you to see what is left of His beautiful creations. The mountains and rivers, I find, are especially grand, seeming to rise to the height of all His glory.
This week, I will take a trip to see this beauty of His in a campground in the mountains. The wild rapids and scolding blue jays are the lesser of two evils when it comes to choosing from them and from reckless drivers and crowded parking lots.
I praise the Creator for this uplifting opportunity to live in His peaceful creations for a week. I'm eager to relax and truly feel the splendor and awesome works of the Lord.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Book Reviews

The Edge On The Sword


I found "The Edge on the Sword" to be a very interesting book. Full of adventure and struggles, this story held my interest securely. The deeds in the book are most heroic and touching, and Rebecca Tingle has written an extraordinary book. I give this book by biggest thumbs-up attitude and thank her for placing some values in this tale.

Francis and Clare: Saints of Assisi


This book has provided me with some insight of the faith. Helen Walker Homan portrayed St. Francis and St. Clare as they should be, giving up everything to serve God. He is our guide, and this book has shown me that we must put aside the pleasures in life, take up our cross, and follow Him. Thank you so much, Helen Homan, for writing this astounding book. I was very pleased with what I read.