Unveiling Grace Unravels Many Questions About The LDS Belief's

 

As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ-The Restored Gospel I made every effort to receive a copy of the book by Lynn K. Wilder "Unveiling Grace".  I got the wonderful opportunity as a member of Booksneeze.  Since I was a young person many of my acquaintances assumed I was

a member of that Mormon church and I needed Unveiling Grace  to understand more fully about the LDS church.  Outside of reading The Book of Mormon our similarities end there.  Ms. Wilder's book tells of her own experiences within the LDS community along with her family's.  There are multiple books that they use together which outline their Faith, some of which are The Pearl of Great Price and The Doctrine and Covenants.  Having read the Book of Mormon, countless times, I found it ironic that their subsequent books go completely against what the Book of Mormon states.  I never heard of the 'baptism of the dead' until I read this book among many of their other practices.  Because of my upbringing I was disturbed by many of the LDS ordinances.  I am grateful for the book in that I did learn a lot which I otherwise would not have known.  I am happy that the author was able to find the courage to go against the grain and walk out of this situation.  This book has further enhanced my own faith and understanding of the Book of Mormon. 

The Outcast by Jolina Petersheim Is a Book You Won't Want to Put Down

 

The Outcast by Jolina Petersheim will keep you reading into the wee hours of the night.  Meet Rachel Stoltzfus who was raised in the Old Order Mennonite community who shuns her once her secret of a pregnancy out of wedlock spreads.  Her biggest accusers , one being the bishop confronts his own secrets of sin will it change his heart?  Will he find forgiveness and embrace Rachel and her child?  This book will bring out raw emotions in you as you feel the abandonment that Rachel encounters.  She refuses to name the father to protect him.  Would you do the same.  The book is somewhat lengthy but with the cooler months ahead of us, this would make for the perfect read.  I had the great pleasure of reviewing for the Tyndale Network. 

Depression~Why You Just Can't Snap Out of It

        If you have ever been plagued by the dark clouds of depression and felt that there was no more hope or nowhere to turn, Gregory L. Jantz PHD will help you understand the pitfalls of this chemical imbalance and how you can appropriately get the help you need.  This book is also highly recommended to those who have family members with this disease.  Contrary to popular belief, an individual with a mental disorder cannot just wish it away although well meaning friends and relatives will expect them to do so.  This stellar book will open your eyes to the fact that depression is a chemical imbalance which needs to be treated appropriately by a psychiatrist and/or psychologist.  Depending on the degree and determination of the type of depression, most likely the doctor will prescribe anti-depressants and therapy.  The important fact is to realize, the afflicted can get better.  Many who have went through treatment are more content in their lives than those who never experienced the difficulties they went through.  Dr. Jantz outlines all the symptoms of depression so that the reader can interact.  He includes written lessons for the victim to do as well as giving them questions on what they have learnt.  This book will prove to be a blessing to all those who read it.  I was given the pleasure to review from Walterbrook Multnomah Blogging For Books Program.

Alone Yet Not Alone, A True Story Made into Movie about a Kidnapping and Faith in God~

    Winner of 5 Dove Awards and approved for ages 12 and up, Alone Yet Not Alone is everything a family needs to see.  A loving family who work hard together during the time English colonies are entangled in war.  Two innocent sisters are caught by the enemy and held captive, their comfort coming from a family hymn and putting their Faith into practice.  Copies of the book are available here Buy the book.  To obain tickets for the movie Purchase tickets .  Check out the movie trailer and more Website .  Don't miss out, obtain your tickets in advance for this milestone featuring our Nation's history.

Only Purex Brings The Fresh Scents Of the Outdoors Inside Your Home

 

The New Purex Fabric Softener Sheets contain 3X the fragrance of previous sheets and they are not embellishing.  The day I received my box from Purex Insiders, both of my daughter-in-laws were visiting when I brought in my mail.  They both asked me at once what the wonderful scent was before I got a chance to open my kit.  Once I did, Purex won over two new customers.  My box is Mountain Breeze and I cannot wait to try Sweet Lavender.  I hurried to throw in a load of laundry to try out my new fabric softener sheets.  I cannot put into words how lovely my entire home smells after drying the laundry when using Purex.  Ok, on to more positive aspects of Purex Fabric Softener Sheets.  I have three pets...a dog and two cats; hallelujah! The sheets repel pet hair and lint.  This fact made my husband ecstatic as in the past his dress pants were always covered with cat hair no matter how many times I washed them.  They also reduce static cling and they can spice up your love life.  Yes, this is what you do...place a dryer sheet between your pillow cases and just wait and see what happens.!

Here in Detroit our temperatures have been near 100 degrees which causes everyone to sweat.  Thanks to Purex they get out all the awful odors.  Stay tuned readers.  I  soon will be raffling off some Purex Coupons.

Overcoming The Most Painful and Restricting Emotion A Person Can Carry

         Guilt stifles and imprisons it's victims.  Guilt stops individuals from reaching their goals as they wade in self-loathing.  Guilt destroys all self worth and can even lead to deep depression, a nervous breakdown, addictions and even suicide.  For myself, guilt was the most debilitating  force I experienced in my life which attributed to my becoming a housebound agoraphobic.  Clinical Psychologist Everett L. Worthington Jr. describes the beauty of the Gospel and Christ's death on the cross which frees us of the bondage of guilt.  His book is a God Send for all those afflicted with doubts about forgiveness.  Moving Forward - Six Steps to Forgiving Yourself and Breaking Free from the Past examines the difference between real and unwarranted  guilt (those things we have no control over but blame ourselves).  He presents the reader with a path to stop beating themselves up over the past.  Using Scripture as his basis, he sites examples of other individuals who have benefited by his tools.  Although this excellent book was not available when I was younger, I was able to obtain a stellar psychologist who helped me through my dark period and I successfully overcame my depression and agoraphobia.  It's important for the reader to realize we all make mistakes and none of us are worthy of  redemption but because of  God's love, we are saved through his Son.  Guilt was meant to remind us to remain humble and if we fall that we ask for forgiveness and to go on and not repeat the same mistakes.  Dr. Washington skillfully guides the reader to reach self-forgiveness and once this door is open, you will be able to accept the loving forgiveness of God.  Your burdens will be lifted and finally you will be able to love more freely with your new self-acceptance.  It's time to move on and enjoy life as God wants you to.  This book is essential for a healthy self-esteem.  I am grateful for Waterbrook Multnomah for the opportunity of reading this in advance.  I highly recommend .

Tips for The Perfect 4th of July Barbecue?

Having a grand barbecue does not have to cost a fortune.  Kroger's brand hamburgers, buns, potato chips, pop and frozen treats will keep your expenses down.  Recently I had the grandkids over for Father's Day and our family was surprized to hear that the majority of the food and drinks was the Kroger's brand.  With the money I  saved on the groceries I was able to buy squirt guns and water balloons for the kids to play with.  The best part was all the compliments the chef received for a delicious meal. 

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Kroger has made our family fans forever.  For those who are watching their calories, they have a delicious healthy frozen treat, yogurt bars.  Only 50 calories per serving.  My grandchildren loved them and asked for more.  Don't miss out, buy Kroger Brand.