If You Will Ask: Reflections on the Power of Prayer by Oswald Chambers is a 1963 publication.
This is a thin volume focused on prayer written by OswaldIf You Will Ask: Reflections on the Power of Prayer by Oswald Chambers is a 1963 publication.
This is a thin volume focused on prayer written by Oswald Chambers who is best known for his devotional book, “My Utmost for His Highest”.
While not very long, the book really packs a punch. I've never read a book solely devoted to prayer, and Chambers brings out some truths that I’d never really considered before.
The reason I mention that is because, though I pray often, but I’ve never thought about how I approached it or what it cost God for me to pray- making me realize what a privilege it is to pray.
Chambers, though, well versed on the subject- with only a few exceptions, is mostly down to earth enough for anyone, no matter where they may be on their spiritual journey to understand his message.
There were a couple of passages in which I’d have to respectfully disagree, but overall, this is a very good place to start if you want to learn about the power of prayer and its extreme importance in your daily walk with the Lord.
4 stars
*Very old book, but amazingly, it is available at a reasonable price in the Amazon Kindle store- at this writing. I own a copy- gifted to me by my parents. ...more
Love at First Bark by Dana Mentink is a 2017 publication.
This is a super short and sweet contemporary romance novella- a part of the ‘Love Unleashed’Love at First Bark by Dana Mentink is a 2017 publication.
This is a super short and sweet contemporary romance novella- a part of the ‘Love Unleashed’ series. The story is about Marcy, an author, who gets a taste of unexpected success, but must now meet deadlines… and her heart just isn’t quite in it. One of her many distractions is a cute dog who showed up out of the blue...
Enter cowboy Jackson Parker who seems to recognize Marcy’s dilemma and gently leads her to a few realizations making her think about the direction her life should go going forward.
This is a cute ‘lunchbreak’ read and a nice introduction to the series. Who can pass up a cute dog and a handsome cowboy?
Notes on a Silencing by Lacy Crawford is a 2020 Little Brown & Co. publication.
This is a raw, searing memoir chronicling Lacy Crawford time attendingNotes on a Silencing by Lacy Crawford is a 2020 Little Brown & Co. publication.
This is a raw, searing memoir chronicling Lacy Crawford time attending St. Paul’s Academy and the all too familiar story of a horrifying sexual assault that resulted in physical illness and psychological damage, but was also covered up by a school that protected its reputation and male students at all cost.
Lacy finds her voice years later when the school finds itself under investigation... Finally.
An elite school with powerful allies manages to silence Crawford… or so they thought. This memoir holds nothing back and paints an appalling picture of crime, double standards, bullying and blackmail. It is also a tale of lost innocence, of a time when even parents failed to see obvious signs of distress, leaving a young girl to cope in a viscous world of harassment and entitlement.
This is not an easy book to read, and it goes without saying it is one long trigger- so prepare yourself. Still, it’s an important book- one that needs more attention now that some of the fire from the “Me Too” movement has cooled down. We still need a reminder, as we can’t be so naïve that we believe all that toxicity has magically cleared up now. Today, as we speak, there’s a Lacy Crawford out there somewhere… and she needs us to keep up the pressure, to insist on accountability, to protect these young people from abuse, coverups, harassment and years of unnecessary pain and heartbreak.
There were a couple of quibbles- I understand the author has the absolute right to tell her story, her way. But this is not a blog. It’s a professional book- published by a respected publishing house and as such, I would have preferred the use of more professional language - which would have left a deeper impression, I think.
The only other issue: Because this is a harrowing story and no matter how mentally healthy one is, it is emotionally draining, which made me feel it might have been a bit overlong. By the end, I was exhausted.
But other than that, this is a powerful memoir, that if you can handle the subject matter, it is well worth the emotional toll it takes. Lacy has endured much, and I’m glad she found the courage to step forward and tell her story. I think I’ll remember this one for a very long time to come....more
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