Married Mom, Solo Parent by Carla Anne Coroy

Genre- Christian Life/Family

Published by- Kregel Publications

Copyrighted- 2011

Number of pages- 288

Age Group- Adult

Description of book- Paperback, listed price- $15.99, ISBN 978-0-8254-2626-1

Are you a wife, or know a wife, whose husband is so busy/gone that you/she is the solo parent?  Carla Coroy has written this book just for that person.  She has been a solo parent for many years and shares her struggles and triumphs in this book.

Married Mom, Solo Parent will help encourage and give advice for many of the issues you face:

• emotional divorce.
• discipline.
• honoring your husband.
• doing his chores.
• more with God at your side.

Article- “Martyr Mom or Servant Model?” by Carla Anne Coroy

Please go here to read an excerpt.

About the Author-

Carla Anne Coroy has been married to Trent for eighteen years and they homeschool their four children in Manitoba, Canada.  She has worked with Youth For Christ, founded a MOPS chapter, and served as the Director of Crown Financial Ministries, Central Canada.  She regularly speaks to women’s groups as a gifted speaker.

 

 

 

 

My thoughts- I have been a solo parent twice before, when my husband was in the military and when he was working two jobs.  And I was very interested in this book and what Carla Anne Coroy had to say.

This book was very easy to read and it was hard to put down.  I did think the first half of the book was depressing.  It was hard for me to read this part of the book, because I could see how some women reading it could get ideas on how they shouldn’t act, like emotionally divorcing their husband or wallowing in self-pity.  It can help women recognize their feelings and how they can cope with them.

I really thought the statement on page 35 about not fantasizing about the perfect man, was important.  It is very important to not read books where you fantasize about or be around people who cause that feeling.  Your husband really will not measure up when you compare him with others.

I enjoyed the chapter from Carla Anne Coroy’s husband.  I think it would have been nice if there had been more chapters written by him or some of his opinions in each of the chapters.  It helps me to read the opinions of different men to help me better understand where my husband is coming from.

I thought this book was good.  I would recommend it to women who are having a difficult time being a solo parent or if you are a mentor to solo parents.  There is also a study guide and personal reflection journal available at her website, www.carlaanne.com.

Disclosure of Material Connection- I received Solo Parent, Married Mom by Carla Anne Coroy for free from the Kregel Publications’ Blog Tour. All links were current when posted. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

1 Peter by Sue Edwards (Lesson 3)

Genre- Religion/Biblical Studies/Bible Study Guides

1 Peter: Finding Encouragement in Troubling Times by Sue Edwards

Published by- Kregel Publications

Copyrighted- 2011

Number of pages- 102

Age Group- Adult Women

Description of book- Paperback, listed price- $12.99, ISBN 978-0-8254-4198

Link to Lesson 1.

Link to Lesson 2.

Lesson 3- “Rejoice That You Rock”

This week went more smoothly for me.  I am finally getting the hang of doing a daily study and answering the questions in a timely, but thoughtful manner.

I have been reading the series, Elsie Dinsmore, by Martha Finley, so this week I found myself very interested in “Core Two: Your Ministry as a Priest.”  Those books are Christian and have many different Bible verses and the characters do a great deal with administering their priestly duties.  The books take place in the late 1800’s so the men have a major part in the books, but the women are important as well.  And the women’s priestly roles are as parents and that is the way I see myself.  I am a priest in my own household to my children.  I could also be a priest to other women, but I don’t feel that I should be a priest in a church.

I hope you all have had a wonderful week and I will inform you next week on “Lesson Four.”

Disclosure of Material Connection- I received 1 Peter by Sue Edwards for free from the Kregel Publications’ Blog Tour. All links were current when posted. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

Unhallowed Ground by Mel Starr

Genre- Fiction/Christian/Mystery/Medieval

Published by- Monarch Books

Copyrighted- 2011

Number of pages- 240

Age Group- Adult

Description of book- Paperback, listed price- $14.99, ISBN 978-085721-058-6

This is the Fourth Chronicle of Hugh de Singleton, surgeon.

A man has been found hanging from a tree.  Was it suicide or murder?

Many people have been harmed by Thomas atte Bridge, the man in the tree.  Hugh de Singleton is  the local bailiff and surgeon, so it is up to him to decide if he is going to pursue the case as a murder or let it stay a suicide.

Hugh decides that he is going to solve the murder and he hopes that it is not one of his friends that he will have to send to the gallows.

Who is guilty and who keeps trying to harm Hugh and Kate in their house?

Please go here to read an excerpt.

About the Author-

Mel Starr has taught history for many years in the  Michigan public school system.  He has studied medieval surgery and medieval English.  He is married and has two grown daughters and seven grandchildren.

 

 

 

 

 

My thoughts- I have not read any of the other books in this series, but I am going to have to get a hold of the other three books and any others that follow.

I couldn’t put this book down.  I thought I was in 1366 Bampton and living the mystery along with Hugh and Kate.

The dialogue and use of words from the 1300’s was great.  Many times when books are written for this time period the dialogue and use of vocabulary are not authentic.  This book shows how knowledgeable Mel Starr is in medieval surgery and medieval English.

I would highly recommend this book.  I am going to tell my local libraries about this book.  Go out and pick up a copy today!

Disclosure of Material Connection- I received Unhallowed Ground by Mel Starr for free from the Kregel Publications’ Blog Tour. All links were current when posted. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

1 Peter by Sue Edwards (Lesson 2)

Genre- Religion/Biblical Studies/Bible Study Guides

1 Peter: Finding Encouragement in Troubling Times by Sue Edwards

Published by- Kregel Publications

Copyrighted- 2011

Number of pages- 102

Age Group- Adult Women

Description of book- Paperback, listed price- $12.99, ISBN 978-0-8254-4198

Link to Lesson 1.

Lesson 2- “Respond like a Bone-Dry Babe”

Lesson two has been thought provoking.  I really enjoyed studying Core 4 (“Love One Another") and Core 5 (Satisfy Your Craving”). 

I liked Core 4, because it shows that if we can truly love our neighbors then we are loving and obeying God.  In Core 5, I was captivated by the thought of spiritual milk.  Comparing it so much to a mother’s milk turned me off until I thought of a cow instead of a human mother.  We do need that milk, literal or figurative, and we will become much better Christians if we satisfy our cravings for the word of God (the spiritual milk).  These two cores has shown me a lot in how I need to grow in Christ, with how I treat others and how I study the Bible.  I need to make a daily effort to do both.  I need to reach out to at least one person to show them how much they are loved by me (and God) and I need to read the Bible, so I can better help those people and myself.  And I think I am going start in my own family and then work from there.

One thing that is concerning me as I am reading and doing this Bible study, is that it is taking much longer than an 1 1/2 just to do the Core sections.  In the introduction it said that this study would take that amount of time and I think it takes me around 1/2 an hour to do one Core.  I am hoping that as I become fluent in doing this Bible study that my time will improve, because I am running out of time in the day to do what I need to do, perhaps this is a sign I need to make more time for God.

Disclosure of Material Connection- I received 1 Peter by Sue Edwards for free from the Kregel Publications’ Blog Tour. All links were current when posted. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

1 Peter by Sue Edwards (Lesson 1)

Genre- Religion/Biblical Studies/Bible Study Guides

1 Peter: Finding Encouragement in Troubling Times by Sue Edwards

Published by- Kregel Publications

Copyrighted- 2011

Number of pages- 102

Age Group- Adult Women

Description of book- Paperback, listed price- $12.99, ISBN 978-0-8254-4198

Lesson 1

I was excited to learn about this study and participate for this is the first week and we have completed Lesson 1, which covered 1 Peter 1:1-12.

Sue Edwards has developed three levels of study: “core” questions, “digging deeper” questions, and “summit” questions.  Each level takes a great amount of time and resource dedication.  As the participant, we needed to pick the level that would work the best for us.  I have chosen the second level, “digging deeper,” because I have the outside resources of atlas, Bible dictionary, and concordance.

I really enjoy the way this book is laid out and I am doing one Core a day within each lesson.  And the Living Stone Story was a great addition.  I am looking forward to reading each one.

I can’t wait for Lesson 2!

Disclosure of Material Connection- I received 1 Peter by Sue Edwards for free from the Kregel Publications’ Blog Tour. All links were current when posted. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

Reading Revelation by C. Marvin Pate

Genre- Religion/Biblical Studies/New Testament

Reading Revelation: A Comparison of Four Interpretive Translations of the Apocalypse by Kenneth A. Mathews & M. Sydney Park

Published by- Kregel Academic & Professional

Copyrighted- 2009

Number of pages- 195

Age Group- Adult

Description of book- Paperback, listed price- $29.99, ISBN 978-0-8254-3367-2

C. Marvin Pate has made this book for readers to see different interpretations of the book of Revelation at  the same time.  There are four approaches: idealist (spiritual), preterist (past), historicist, and futurist.  The approaches are laid out in columns next to the Greek text and a literal translation.

About the Authors- C. Marvin Pate is the author and editor of numerous items related to eschatology and Revelation.  He is the professor of biblical studies Ouachita Baptist University.

My thoughts- Reading Revelation is a wonderful book for Bible studies, college student, professor, pastor or anyone interested in the different view points.

If I were in a Bible study and we were studying the book of Revelation, I would make sure we had this book to study the different views.  And this could help us understand why there are different views and how we in a group can discuss the views and either agree or agree to disagree.

I liked the Greek text and literal translation, because I knew where the Bible verses began and ended.  I had a difficult time in some parts of the book, because there was not enough separation between the Bible verses and viewpoints.

I would recommend this book to all who are or plan on studying the book of Revelation

Disclosure of Material Connection- I received Reading Revelation by C. Marvin Pate for free from the Kregel Publications’ Blog Tour. All links were current when posted. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

The Post-Racial Church by Kenneth A. Mathews & M. Sydney Park

Genre- Religion/Pastoral Resources/Church Renewal

The Post-Racial Church: A Biblical Framework for Multiethnic Reconciliation  by Kenneth A. Mathews & M. Sydney Park

Published by- Kregel Academic & Professional

Copyrighted- 2011

Number of pages- 288

Age Group- Adult

Description of book- Paperback, listed price- $19.99, ISBN 978-0-8254-3586-7

Each chapter is filled with useful information and just the right amount of thought provoking questions that a pastor and church can begin to implement changes that Kenneth A. Mathews and M. Sydney Park suggest.

The Bible teaches equality, racial integration and freedom.  Will the church be that way?  There is a sense of optimism, but it will only happen if individual churches follow this book.

About the Authors- Kenneth A. Mathews teaches Old Testament studies and biblical interpretation at Beeson Divinity School.

M. Sydney Park teaches New Testament studies and biblical interpretation at Beeson Divinity School.

My thoughts- I thought this book was very interesting.  The best part of the book was the questions at the end of each chapter.  They helped tie all of the information together and help me realize that my local church is very inclusive.  Sometimes though in my local church I wonder how much the ethnic groups, the Africans and the natural-born Americans, spend time together as the adult ethnic groups have their own classes.

I highly recommend this book to pastors, elders, deacons, etc., but I also think it would be a good resource for all church members.

Disclosure of Material Connection- I received The Post Racial Church by Kenneth A. Mathews & M. Sydney Park for free from the Kregel Publications’ Blog Tour. All links were current when posted. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.