The Crimson Covered Farmlife

We've moved!

2010-11-06T00:00:00.004-04:00

I am very happy to announce that we have moved to our new domain. thecrimsoncoveredfarmlife.com You can continue to read about my story through forgiveness after rape at my new domain. For our friends who enjoyed the cross border shopping information at their fingertips, I have left the page up for you.

Transforming Church in Rural America

2010-11-02T21:36:00.002-04:00

Transforming Church in Rural Americaby Shannon O’Dell This book isn’t just a catchy title, Shannon O’Dell wants us to pick out the rocks in our field of ministry. Small churches are too quick to keep themselves chained to their “sacred cows” because they feel safe there. Shannon wants us to learn to listen to the call of the Lord and follow the Lord’s leading, not be lead like a horse with a bit

Book Review: You were made to make a difference! by Max Lucado & Jenna Lucado Bishop

2010-10-04T15:48:00.002-04:00

You were made to make a difference by Max Lucado & Jenna Lucado Bishop with Natalie Gillespie As a teen you can feel that your purpose in the world is of no value. Max, Jenna and Natalie write to inspire youth of their value to a living God. Then they challenge us to stand up and live! With inspiring stories and helpful suggestions they encourage teens to not settle for the hoo hum but

Book Review: No Girls Allowed by Jayce O'Neal

2010-09-15T18:25:00.002-04:00

No Girls Allowed by Jayce O’Neal, Illustrated by Arrolynn Weiderhold My 9 year old son liked this devotional book for boys. When I told his the title was No Girls Allowed he took great delight in making sure his sisters left the room. Each devotion is less than two pages long. In the sidebars there are scriptures and prayers which we enjoyed reading. The next two pages had puzzles or secret

Book Review: The Jesus You Can't Ignore by John MacArthur

2010-08-17T13:43:00.002-04:00

Finally an author who re-awakens us back to the basic understanding that Jesus didn’t tolerate sin, period. He wasn’t wishy washy in how He dealt with people who were in sin. He didn’t adjust His agenda to soften the message. Society would like us to believe that Jesus was accepting of all faiths. Parts of the evangelical world are more concerned about us getting along than about what the

Book Review: Still House Pond

2010-08-12T23:18:00.000-04:00

Still House Pond by Jan Watson This thrilling piece of fiction takes place in 1896. Still House Pond tells the tale of a blended family, Copper the mother is the local midwife who is often pulled from her large family to care for others. Through a unique set of circumstances the parents believe their daughter has been terribly hurt or worse due to a train accident. Each member struggles to

Book Review: A Girls Guide to Life by Katie Meier

2010-06-26T14:36:00.000-04:00

A girl’s guide to life by Katie Meier A girl’s guide to life is written for teenage girls. The guide glosses over a variety of topics important to the pre-teen girl such as romance, sex and sexuality, peer pressure, your rights and guys. Katie Meier exposes a “big myth” in each chapter and presents the girls with the “real deal” so they can face life confidently.

Book Review: Bringing up Girls by Dr. James Dobson

2010-06-25T23:39:00.000-04:00

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Book Review: A Girls Guide to Life by Katie Meier (Coming Soon!)

2010-06-03T14:48:00.000-04:00

Here's the newest book I'll be reviewing! With two teenage daughters, one heading into her last year of high school, one starting high school this September it will be interesting to see how they each change and grow over this summer. Perhaps I'll be able to get them to give their take on this book, too!

Book Review: Wild at Heart by John Eldredge

2010-06-03T14:40:00.000-04:00

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Book Review: Winston Churchill by John Perry

2010-04-09T23:12:00.000-04:00

Winston Churchill by John Perry Winston Churchill is a biography and autobiography written in an easy to read, informative style. While reading you follow Winston Churchill’s life from childhood to his death. You will clearly learn how influential Churchill was in his country during multiple wars. I feel this book is appropriate for pre-teens to adults who wish to learn more about a dramatic

Book Review: The Flowering Cross by Beth Ryan, Illustrated by Renee Graef

2010-03-10T18:30:00.001-05:00

The Flowering Cross by Beth Ryan, Illustrated by Renee Graef This is a delightful Children’s Book with a wonderful Easter theme. Katie’s family has befriended a next door neighbor called Mean Old Jack. Over time Katie and her brother learn that Jack isn’t so mean and they now call him Papa Jack. The children and Papa Jack pick flowers in his garden and work in his workshop together. Papa

Counting my blessings... even when they are driving me crazy!

2010-03-10T18:20:00.000-05:00

I'm not a perfect mom. There I've said it for the world to see. In all my imperfections I can not understand how God thought it would be wise to make me, the imperfect one, a mother to four children. Even when strangers ask how many children I have, I often feel I need to invite them to sit down first before I tell them that I have four children. Four blessings. This morning we counted our