Why I read

Book Blurb- "Caroline Caryline's dreams were crushed when her fiance is died six weeks before their wedding. For years she wrestled with aching loss and shattered faith, struggling to find the inspiration that once came so easily. Abandoning her half- finished piano compositions, Caroline trades her old ambitions for the comfort and familiarity of the town's piano teacher.  But Caroline's world turn upside down when a mysterious stranger enters her life. Filled with courage and purpose, Caroline embarks on a quest to track down the beloved, rare piano she plated as a child. Her search leads her to Rockwater, the Kentucky estate of a wealthy gentleman, where Caroline finds her may be composing a new song." My review- www.goodreads.com/meganjones The book opens with David, the main character's(Caroline) fiance travelling in Guatemala on a mission trip. David and his friend leaving their main camp area and driving on a hilly road when it starts to drizzle,...

Part One "The Struggle between the Stories" "I believe that God has written a story line for each of us that integrates all of the random and frustrating and confusing struggles both little and big into a life of wholeness and purpose." "I believe in the power of God to change our lives and to untangle the confused plot-lines in the deepest part of us." ( page 3 Unice) "And it's in the very places Where the struggle is real in your life-the striving, the worry, the restlessness, the discouragement that you can discover the truth of who He is (God) and the story He (God) wants to write in your life." Uncie, p. 3). "In every moment, between every line, choose freedom, and choose redemption. Jesus is the one who points to a new story." Unice, p. 250.) Every Christian struggles with something whether it be perfection, worry, stress, or shame. The point is we struggle. Ms. Uncie, is right it is OK to struggle, to not know the ans...

What does a Spiritual Gift mean? Why are they so important? Are they mentioned in the Bible? Spiritual Gifts are gifts of grace granted by the Holy Spirit which are designed fr the teaching or improvement of the church.  There are 10 Spiritual Gifts. The first, Teaching- Words of wisdom and knowledge. For example, a pastor or a teacher. second, Faith-extraordinary faith and vision for the future. third, Healing and Miracles- Healing cancer, blindness, deafness, Miracles- Also unexpected events. fourth- Helping- assisting others. fifth, Administrating- Guidance with how one should direct their life.  sixth, Exhortation Pastoral counsel.  seven, Giving Assist. and one's wealth to help others. eight, Mercy- Minister to those that are hurting. nine, Evangelism- Proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ to unbelievers. ten, Apostles- Apostleship to those that are called to preach.  "Five Nuggets about Spiritual Gifts" 1. The gifts are to be exercised  under Jes...