a reproduction of Smith's address delivered at the inauguration of the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Building, Virginia Military

The Religious Character of Stonewall Jackson an address by James Power Smith D.D. sold at http://www.biblicalandsouthernstudies.com/?page=shop/flypage&product_id=15&keyword=jackson&searchby=title&offset=0&fs=1

This 12 page address was delivered on June 23 1877 at the Inauguration of the Stonewall Jackson memorial Building, Virginia Military Institute.

 

It is fitting that the advocate Captain and ADC staff of General Jackson should be the one to address the assembled crowed, for James Power Smith considered Jackson to be like a father and was very familiar with his religious character. Thus an over view of the life and character of a greatly beloved Christian is set before us in a clear and decisive manor.

This prodigy, Stonewall Jackson, had faith, which sufficed to be everything he could wish to have to guide him and able him to transact the Lords will. Thus for the rest of his time on earth God was always for most in his thought and accounts.

 

This booklet will cause you to become acquainted with a humble person and thus you will be spurred on to read and perceive more of the life of one who rejoiced to walk in the love of God.

 

Jackson was a sinner saved by the grace of God, who daily strove to overcome his sins by turning to Gods word for guidance. Glimpses of his tenderness for the lost are shown to us as being one of the many Christ like traits of this leader.

 

The conclusion of this address is a charge to young men to not forget the example Jackson left. I too would like to ask us to imitate such a holy man’s walk with God, that when we die, others may remember us as a true Christian, who was ready to die when the Lord called.

The best Yogurt Cook book.

A fresh, modern yogurt-centric cookbook that showcases the versatility of this dairy superstar in 50 recipes for appetizers, salads, soups, sauces, marinades, beverages, and desserts, and provides fail-proof directions for making your own yogurt at home.

I loved how the author shows how easy it is to make yogurt at home!   There's a lot of international dishes here which works well to show just how versatile of an ingredient yogurt is. The photographs that are included are very pretty and professional, but I wish there were more pictures of the finished dishes . 

I am absolutely delighted by this new, beautiful cookbook      As you may have noticed by now, I have a thing for healthy cookbooks.  This one does not disappoint!   I would highly recommend this cookbook. 

JANET FLETCHER is the author or coauthor of more than two dozen books on food and beverages, including Cheese & Wine, Cheese & Beer, and The Cheese Course. Her weekly email newsletter, Planet Cheese, is read by cheese enthusiasts internationally, and she is a member of the Guilde Internationale des Fromagers. A longtime contributor to the San Francisco Chronicle, Janet has received three James Beard Awards and the IACP Bert Greene Award for her newspaper journalism. Her food and beverage writing has also appeared in numerous national magazines, including Saveur, Bon Appétit, Fine Cooking, Culture, and Food & Wine. She lives in Napa Valley but teaches cooking and cheese-appreciation classes around the country (see www.janetfletcher.com).

I received this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.

Church...

  The end time is a tricky subject but the author did a good job covering the basics of it  .  I read a lot about the end times to glean truth.
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Throughout the long history of the church, men have searched in vain to discover the ideal model for the corporate structure of the church. No hierarchy is clearly spelled out in the Scriptures except what the Spirit says through Paul in the letter to the Corinthians or the Ephesians. Nevertheless, throughout the age of the church, many individuals and groups involved in wars and with blood on their hands have not hesitated to attempt to build the temple of the Lord in the form of a given denomination, group, or organized movement. These attempts resulted in building dead monuments instead of joining living stones that would be a light unto the nations. Man measures success according to the criteria of this world, the number of participants, or some other outward measurement, while God measures success by righteousness in the heart and obedience to His Word by those who have learned His ways.Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Life Sentence Publishing, as part of their Book Review Blogger Program. 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: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

A Godward Heart: Treasuring the God Who Loves You by John Piper

John Piper is an amazingly talented preacher, teacher and author. He has written many books to bring people to a deeper knowledge and relationship with God. His latest book is titled: A Godward Heart: Treasuring The God Who Loves You. This book contains “50 Meditations For Your Journey”. Some meditations in this book were very thought-provoking and insightful. Others seemed to be a random collection of thoughts that cover a variety of topics including such issues as suffering, voting, slavery, tweeting, nudity, Abraham Lincoln, ( which was the only down fall of the book).
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A Godward Heart

Treasuring the God Who Loves You

Written by John Piper
About the Author

John Piper JOHN PIPER is founder and teacher of DesiringGod.org and chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary. For thirty-three years he served as pastor at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis. He is the author of more than fifty books, including the contemporary classic, Desiring God. He and his wife, Noel, have five children and twelve grandchildren.

Each chapter is very short (approximately 3-4 pages) and many of the chapters would be a great devotional. Some of the exceptional sections in this book included: I read a chapter before I went to sleep each night! Yes, I could have read this book in a few days, but I took longer to contemplate the deep Biblical truths that are not always easy to grasp.

Chapter 4 – Although many might claim that it was cruel of Jesus to let Lazarus die and put Mary and Martha through grief, Jesus’ goal was much bigger. It was to magnify the glory of God through that experience. Most people think that love is whatever puts human value and human well-being at the center. "Love is doing whatever you need to do, even to the point of dying on the cross, to help people see and savor the glory of God forever and ever." Regarding Paul's thorn, God told him that it was more loving for Paul to value the glory of His power than it was for Him to take away his thorn. God's love is not defined by what brings them relief or what they want but what brings out the glory of God in your life. That’s a powerful thought!

kids....

This was a beautiful picture book which grandparents should purchase for their grand kids and read to them as I have always considered books to be great gifts to give. A book that is beautifully written, beautifully illustrated, and just an over all treasure. I have recently found such a book. Often I find a book that is well written but pictures are dull, not this one! It will indeed find itself in a grandmas hands soon to read to her grandson and granddaughter!

This is a beautifully illustrated picture book for children telling the story of creation through its whimsical and almost magical illustrations. The colors are vibrant and the text on each page is short, which allows the children to really enjoy the pictures. The story chronicles Genesis 1 fairly accurately, with the artist's illustrations perhaps a bit simplistic, but beautiful nonetheless. My children truly enjoyed looking at the pictures.

he only fault I could find with the book was that instead of Adam and Eve on the sixth day, just "people" were created and the illustration shows a group of children. This is not scriptural.

Do read today!

Its a God Thing: The Powerful Results of Ministry Evangelism by Charles L. Roesel

Taking to heart the command in Matthew 25:31-46 to care for the poor and needy, Pastor Emeritus Charles L. Roesel and members of First Baptist Church of Leesburg, Florida are faithful to this message, providing church members and the surrounding community with a rescue mission, a children’s shelter home, a pregnancy care center, a women’s care center, a medical clinic, at-risk youth ministry, a thrift store and counseling ministries, among others.

It’s a God Thing: The Powerful Results of Ministry Evangelism is about pressing to reach the goal God set before us: caring for people’s needs, while at the same time, sharing the good news of the gospel with them. There is much here to be savored by every child of God. Indeed, the emphasis in this book is following Jesus’ example and reaching out to others in His name. Combining evangelism and social action to meet a person’s deepest needs – both body and soul – churches, no matter how small, can engage in ministry evangelism.
This is an eye-opening and encouraging account written by a wise servant of God, giving insight and direction on providing for the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the people we encounter. Dr. Roesel also challenges us to fulfill God’s mandate to care for people in order to introduce them to Jesus and bring as many to Christ as we can.

Dr. Roesel asks us to ponder the question, “What are we doing that will matter a million years from today?” He boldly and enthusiastically explains the process that needs to take place in order to put into practice the Great Commission. Clearly written, this book expresses the importance of loving and serving God and loving the people created in His image. As ambassadors of Jesus Christ, we are called to live out our love for Him by proclaiming the gospel and serving through good deeds.
He is honest about his own leadership and the resistance he encountered in moving a dead, tradition-bound congregation toward ministry evangelism. It is a compelling read, fast paced and yet with enough detail to give churches with a passion for outreach opportunities more than enough clues to get started. Thought provoking, this book lists practical application steps for those ready to jump in and do the work

Uplifting

I Like GivingI received a free copy of this book from Waterbrook Multnomah's Blogging for Books program.

There is some good that could be taken from this book. Wise acts of generosity could well be considered among the good works we are to encourage each other to do, and there are some accounts in this book that could well be good ones to read and think about.
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When I choose to give with no strings attached and no sense of obligation, I have the sense that I am valuable, that I am needed, that I make the world a better place", or "Remember, giving is for you--it gives you life", then this seems to be doing much the same thing that Lewis describes.
I wondered as I read what If my act of generosity is more about making myself feel good, or about giving life to myself, rather than a real and genuine concern for the one whom I wish to help, then am I really being generous? Am I not really being selfish?

I Like Giving by Brad Formsma is thoroughly positive. The premise is straightforward, simply, and hopeful. Formsma wants the reader to know that life is better when generosity is a life practice. He clearly takes tremendous joy in giving made me want to volunteer. The book is comprised of his own ideas about giving. Story after story of people, each told in first person and shared with Formsma through his organization, are interspersed throughout the book. Overall, I find it to be uplifting.

It is loosely grounded in theology and in psychological theory, but the references are sparse. Scripture appears to influence Formsma’s worldview. Much of what Jesus said is alluded to, but chapter and verse are not given. I read once and it was good maybe I should of gotten it from a library
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