Sunday, September 11, 2011

The Worth of a Book

"The worth of a book is to be measured by what you can carry away from it." - James Bryce


Recently, a coworker informed me about a man who was wanting to assist applicants who have applied for homes through Habitat for Humanity. This man is seeking to serve others through his time, energy, and financial
support. While I have not had the chance to meet him yet, I was given a copy of his book, It's Your Decision: Parenting the Way God Intended.  


As a resident assistant, I also encountered an individual who had written and published a book.  Throughout the year, I got to know her, and I even had the chance to have her sign a copy of her book, Battle for the Stars, for me.  


Although neither of these books were written by professional writers (by many people's conceptions), they are a culmination of hard work and heart-felt ideas that are preserved on a few hundred pages.  These books may not be for everyone, but I think we can all benefit from considering the authors' passion and effort that was poured into their work.  We should all set goals, seek after them, and appreciate others' efforts to do the same.

Monday, September 5, 2011

The Grace Card


An absolutely amazing movie!  I certainly enjoy the law enforcement aspect of it, but the best part is the lesson about love!