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Treasure Island Books (tag!)
Saw this over on Ruth’s blog (originally from ClassicsReader.com) and couldn’t resist! You are stuck on a ‘Treasure Island’ for 1 year, which you landed on due to a complication during a parasailing event. You walk through the island and find a treasure trove. Contained in the treasure are the books you will spend the… Read more >>
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Reading Emily Dickinson – Favorite Poems
Semi-dramatic reading…you’ve been warned, folks… Related:Emily Dickinson in 10 QuotesEmily Dickinson – Life of a Poet Read more >>
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The Practice of the Presence of God
This was the second book on prayer I read, and one which I had a Surprisingly Visceral reaction to. While unpacking that reaction, I realized there was a tension between my expectations of the book vs. what the book actually was—plus how the book ought to be read vs. how it is generally read. So… Read more >>
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When You Pray: A Practical Guide to an Orthodox Life of Prayer
This is the first of two reviews I’ll be sharing on books about prayer. I’ve been particularly interested in this subject for over a year now—prayer has been a core part of my life and yet still poses challenges for me. My first “study” of it was through a Catholic lens and led me to… Read more >>
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