What's the first part of the book you read? Is it the back cover? The first chapter? Maybe it's the back of the book so you can learn why the author chose to write a book that involved whatever issue they did? If I'm really intrigued by the history or a plot twist, I've been known to flip to the back...not to learn how a story ends (that steals all the fun for me!) but to see how much of a … [Read more...]
The Joy of Serving & Giveaway
Last March, my husband and I lead a team of young adults from our church to Turkey over Spring Break. It was one of those unexpected delights as we spent a week in Instanbul exploring the city and culture. While we were there, I really connected with the team lead (it's amazing what happens when you make coffee for 30 people and wash dishes together!). While there I asked how our church could come … [Read more...]