change your world.

Recording artist TobyMac has developed a collection of stories in his book City on Our Knees. I must say,    it gives me goosebumps just thinking about it. These stories were anything but average, and this entire collection is anything but ordinary.

It's about making a difference in the world. We all sit around and talk about it, how great it would be if we did this, or that - yet only a few take action.  City on Our Knees inspires its readers, and a reader can be anyone. Adolescent to adult, this book is for everyone, its about becoming united for the greater good of our community, our country, and our world. Included are short stories of how God uses people to change the lives of others, and the world.

No matter what your faith is, City on Our Knees is worth checking out.

the amish way.

After a recent visit to Intercourse, PA - the Amish have intrigued me a bit more than usual. The way they dress and how they live is unlike anything I could ever imagine for my own life. The simplicity is actually rather lovely. I have to say, they are a very polite group, especially with a group of wild girls like my friends and I.

There is so much about the Amish community that I do not understand. I decided to take it into my own hands to learn more about their faith. Authors Donald B. Kraybill, Steven M. Nolt and David L. Weaver-Zercher made my research much easier in the book, The Amish Way: Patient Faith in a Perilous World. 


This book was extremely interesting and I did enjoy reading it. I understand that it is not easy to write books on faith because it's difficult to keep young readers, like me engaged with such a topic. The authors took a lot of time to research the in and outs of Amish life, and you can absolutely see the time put in through every page.

A small taste of my trip to Intercourse, PA. 

i love this time of year.

Yes it's cold, and sometimes your car will be too frozen to access, but who cares? It's Christmas time! Water Brook Press presents one of the loveliest Christmas books I have come across so far this season. Everything Christmas is a bit time sensitive, so go get yourself a copy ASAP. It begins with December 1st and includes every day until Christmas day.

Everything Christmas is filled with Christmas poems and songs, and Advent activities such as crafts and recipes. One of my favorite aspects of this book is the shared history and international customs.

I cannot wait for the first of December!

*For a chance to win a copy of this book before the beginning of the Advent season, e-mail your name, address and this book title to: jenileerose@yahoo.com