"Amazing, Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound"

William Wilberforce became a force of reckoning, with a low physical countenance but a persevering spirt he shaped history with the help of the hand of GOD!

Ladies, we will have a great discussion over dinner about this book by Eric Mataxis. The movie "Amazing Grace" will be a wonderful synopsis for those of us that life has gotten into the way of our reading.  The movie is a great portrayal of this saint-like man of history. See you at 6:00 pm on Monday evening. Come hungry and leave satisfied.

Christmas with Nicole Deese

If you missed last months Christmas Party we are so sorry, as you missed a wonderful time with Nicole and her Mom. We found out that not only is Nicole a writer but a wonderful pianist as well. I enjoyed her playing my seldom used piano. Kacy Gourley (my daughter in love), her Mom, Wendy Plueard and her Nana, Janet Broadsword were here as well. 

Come to find out Nicole's Mom is an musician too. Nicole had a book-signing and her Mom ( I can't remember her name, my bad) played a blue grass concert at Domaine Meriwether (a winery) in Veneta a couple of days after our party.

Nicole shared about her adventures in writing, her relationship with Amazon's publishing company, accomplishments and her future books. We are excited to see God use her gifts as she continues to excel as a writer.

The Color of Rain

This recent book club discusses the book "The Color of Rain" by Michael and Gina Spehn. Wow, Krystin you know how to pick 'em. This was a well written book by two people who had suffered the loss of their spouses. We talked about how very young they were and how invincible you feel at that age, but life happens to all of us. We had a small intimate group which has all suffered loss at one time or another. It seems everyone could relate. The book discussion questions could have been an 8 week study. They were very thought provoking and insightful.
I think that we all realized how much harder the loss is when the person is not a believer and how loss opens the discussion for sharing Jesus, "The hope of Glory." Thanks to all that attended.

"To Kill a Mockingbird"

I am so enjoying this wonderfully written book by Harper Lee. I am so sad that this is the only book she has ever written because I believe that we are really missing out. I read this book in high school and even viewed the movie but reading it this time is a sincere delight. As you can tell I am not actually done with the book. I could have read it in one night, but instead I am savoring it. I am so looking forward to discussing this book with all of my book reading friends. We will be meeting at my home on Monday the 14th and Sandy is down to bring dessert.

Many weeks ago I brought my camera to book club and I am finally attaching them to our blog. Have fun re-living weeks gone by at Bernice's beautiful home.