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C. E. Winterland
Mindsight Moderator
Post Number:
1329
Registered: 06-2002
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 06:14 pm: |   |
The Mindsight Book of the Month for Febrary 2004 is Nancy Marie's, Buttercups for Jesus: Reflecting His Light in Your Life
Congratulations Nancy!
Visit the BOM page
Don't forget to buy your copy at Amazon.com or at Barnes & Noble
CEW |
Laurel Johnson
Unity Member
Post Number:
2550
Registered: 01-2002
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, January 23, 2004 - 05:52 am: | |
Children know the secret of the tiny buttercup, how when it is held under the chin in sunlight their skin reflects its bright yellow light. With that metaphor of the buttercup, Nancy Marie shares with readers her journey to the Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. As the simple buttercup takes time to grow and flourish before it can reflect the sunlight, so must a Christian grow in Jesus over time. The author makes her message clear: The journey may be difficult, but the end result is worth whatever struggles we experience!
The buttercup is often thwarted in its growth by clouds, storms, and spattered mud. In like fashion, the Christian's walk with Jesus can be halted by our very human failings. Using scripture and examples from her own life, the author demonstrates that stubbornness and pride, judgmental thoughts and greed can block the Son from our lives in the same way clouds prevent the buttercup from thriving. Until we free ourselves of self-serving traits, Jesus cannot be in us, shining through us onto others. The light of Jesus must be reflected in us before our lives can positively impact the world.
The process Nancy Marie struggled through to reach the Sonlight is likened to a jeweler refining silver. Patiently, the jeweler smelters silver down repeatedly, removing the dross with every firing. He does this until his reflection shows quite clearly in the silver. In such a way, through trials and troubles, Jesus cleanses us of our impurities so His reflection shows in us.
Nancy Marie makes her points lovingly and backs them up with scriptural truths: Her words will comfort readers. Jesus understands and empathizes with our human failings. He has compassion for us, dispenses mercy and forgiveness with a generous heart. Such generosity is love in action. Only when we reflect what Jesus stands for can we call ourselves His people.
I recommend this book to Christians, or those who might be searching for answers that will benefit their lives.
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Marshall S Thomas
Awareness Member
Post Number:
34
Registered: 07-2002
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, February 01, 2004 - 08:28 pm: | |
Congratulations, Kitty! Another book from the heart!
Regards & best wishes, Marshall
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Nancy Marie
Unity Member
Post Number:
1674
Registered: 08-2001
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, February 02, 2004 - 08:05 am: | |
Thanks Laurel, and Marshall.
blessings, Kitty |
Stephanie S. Sawyer
Awareness Member
Post Number:
50
Registered: 08-2003
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, February 18, 2004 - 08:25 pm: | |
The blessings of the Lord are upon you this month!
Stephanie
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