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Bearing Witness – Stories of Martyrdom and Costly Discipleship

May 20, 2016August 10, 2022 ellen 9 Comments Books
Bearing Witness - Stories of Martyrdom and Costly Discipleship

I love learning more about the Bible and the part that religion played in our history. Bearing Witness was a fascinating look into the lives of a number of different martyrs in the Christian religion. The book is part of the Bearing Witness Stories Project, a collaboration of Anabaptists from a wide range of traditions.  […]

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The Silent Sounds of Chaos

May 19, 2016August 9, 2022 ellen 2 Comments Books
The Silent Sounds of Chaos

The Silent Sounds of Chaos was the perfect thriller to spend the weekend with. After a very busy Saturday, it decided to be cold and rainy on Sunday. I decided that a cup of coffee, a warm blanket, and a good thriller would be a perfect way to spend a rainy afternoon. I was right! […]

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Chicken Soup for the Soul – The Joy of Less

May 18, 2016August 8, 2022 ellen 6 Comments Books
Chicken Soup for the Soul - The Joy of Less

I’ve been working toward simplifying my life for about a year. Week by week, I declutter a bit more. I pare down my schedule. I turn off more notifications on my phone. It hasn’t been an easy journey. I’m used to being very busy all of the time, but it’s a journey that I needed […]

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Look at Us Now: A Creative Family Journal

May 17, 2016August 7, 2022 ellen Leave a comment Books
Look at Us Now: A Creative Family Journal

Journaling is a wonderful way to relieve stress and become more mindful. It’s something that I have been exploring lately to become more centered and to really pay attention to what’s important in my life and what I’m spending my time doing. It’s so easy to lose track of what your goals are and fill […]

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My Mystical Wonderland Art Therapy Coloring Book

May 16, 2016August 6, 2022 ellen 2 Comments Books
My Mystical Wonderland art therapy coloring book

I had never heard of an art therapy coloring book, but I have been doing a bit of reading about ways to manage stress when I came across the term. I’ve tried meditation, but it really doesn’t work well for me. Coloring and drawing, however, are very relaxing and a great way to unwind at […]

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The League and the Lantern by Brian Wells

May 13, 2016August 4, 2022 ellen 20 Comments Books
The League and the Lantern by Brian Wells

Reading young adult books is a guilty pleasure of mine. I love losing myself for a few hours in a good adventure story. In most cases, the plots are much more enjoyable without much of the complicated nonsense that comes with adult books. They are good clean fun that is entertaining and engaging.  The League […]

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Enchanted: The Fairy Revels Collection

May 13, 2016August 3, 2022 ellen 2 Comments Books
Enchanted: The Fairy Revels Collection

I use to dream of finding the secret doorway to the faerie realm when I was a teenager. Of course, when I found it, I’d meet a handsome faerie guy and we’d fall in love and live happily ever after. Of course, that never happened, but it certainly was a lot more fun to dream […]

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Little Chickies / Los Pollitos Board Book Review

May 10, 2016July 31, 2022 ellen 25 Comments Books
Little Chickies / Los Pollitos Board Book Review

My father was in the Navy when I was born, so I was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico and spent the first few years of my life there. I have always been fascinated by the Spanish language, and I like to think it’s because I was exposed to it so much when I was […]

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Jeff Probst Challenge Yourself Review

May 4, 2016July 29, 2022 ellen 19 Comments Books
Jeff Probst Challenge Yourself

The Jeff Probst Challenge Yourself books were so much fun to read. Marty and I have always enjoyed learning new things. As a matter of fact, Marty knows more of what I call “information no one else knows” than anyone else I have ever met. He’s always sharing interesting facts like “The Nile River stretches […]

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Jeff Probst Stranded Series Review

May 2, 2016July 28, 2022 ellen 21 Comments Books
Jeff Probst Stranded Series Review

Are you familiar with Jeff Probst Stranded series? If the name Jeff Probst sounds familiar, it’s probably because you know him as the host of the series Survivor. Survivor is one of Marty and my favorite shows to watch. As much as I enjoy Survivor, I had no idea that Jeff Probst was also a […]

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Ellen is a mom of a 25-year-old son and 30-year-old daughter. She is Grandma to one adorable toddler. In what little spare time she has, she loves to read, watch movies, and check out the latest toys and games.

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