by Jamie Holloway | Jul 14, 2014 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
“The Honor Key” by Russell Evans writes about honor. What do you think of when you hear the word honor? For me, I think showing respect, compassion, thoughtfulness, and being kind. Evans writes about what honor looks like in Jesus and how to accomplish it in...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 2, 2014 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
“The Power of Persistent Prayer” by Cindy Jacobs is a comprehensive study on the different ways of praying and being an intercessor for God. I learned a great deal reading Jacob’s book. Reading her book coincided with Beth Moore’s book “Praying God’s Word” that...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 30, 2014 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
“The Sacred Year” by Michael Yankoski book is amazing. I thoroughly enjoyed reading every word. He goes on a sojourn in discovering himself and his relationship with God. I felt a kinship with Yankoski in that he explored silence, praying, and community during...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 28, 2014 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
“International Night” by Mark Kurlansky and Talia Kurlansky is a wonderful cookbook full of different recipes from around the world. The go into detail about the tools you will need and even about the origins of the recipes. I was inspired by this cookbook and...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 26, 2014 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
“Daily Love” by Mastin Kipp is a book about how he got started on his website “The Daily Love”. I have been receiving “Daily Love” for quite some time and I didn’t realize how it all got started until I read this book. Reading about Kipps own struggling with...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 24, 2014 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
I joined a couple of groups to help inspire me and keep me on track. One of the groups is one on chronic illness. Rachael Ramey offered this group of women an opportunity to read a couple of her books and I gladly put my name in the pot. I am glad I did. Prayer...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 21, 2014 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
I thought it was it was time to give an update on all the books that are currently on my to be read list. I’m slowly making progress. Daily Love: Mastin Kipp: I downloaded this from NetGalley because I thought it looked interesting to read. I just started it...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 20, 2014 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
“Living Courageously” by Joyce Meyer is a book about facing your fears with the best tool that we have JESUS. I know that fear reigns in my life. I experienced this recently as I faced a new medical challenge. I received a letter from the hospital I use that...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 18, 2014 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
“Chocolatherapy” by Karen Scalf Linamen was a book I picked up for free from Amazon when it was offered a couple of months back. I loved the title. That was what attracted me to this book. Linamen discusses emotional eating, which is something I am guilty of...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 16, 2014 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
I love bread. So when “Bread Revolution” by Peter Reinhart became available to read. I knew I had to read it. I’ve never made bread before. Yes, I have made sweet breads such as banana bread, but I never kneaded bread and made it into a big pile of dough. I was...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 12, 2014 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
It is amazing how God orchestrates things to happen when you are ready. I realize that as I had “Praying God’s Word: Breaking Free From Spiritual Strongholds” by Beth Moore in my Kindle for quite some time. A few months ago I took advantage of when Beth Moore...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 11, 2014 | Books/Music, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey
West from Home by Laura Ingalls Wilder illustrates why I love her so much. Her writing is like eating a delicate home cooked meal that soothes the soul. This book is about the time in the summer and fall of 1915 when she went to San Francisco to visit her...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 10, 2014 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
Women, Food, and Desire by Alexandra Jamieson are a book of discovery. I have been in an emotional slump and this book guided me to many helpful tips about following my passion and abilities so that I can make better choices for me. I like that. There were some...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 9, 2014 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend. I rested this weekend. I slept a lot. I can only count on my hand the amount of hours I have actually been awake. The rest of the time I was sleeping. Being tired is one of the effects that I get from the Rituximab infusion...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 7, 2014 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
“Change Before You Have To” by Rob Ketterling reflects on what changing is. Change is difficult, but it is also a blessing. I struggle with change. For me, I know that I must change in a lot of ways. The needs I need to change is how I move my body and nourish...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 3, 2014 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
“A Heart like His” by Beth Moore is a comprehensive study on the life of David. All I have to say is after reading the life of David I am thankful for my family. There is family drama galore in the life of David. From him running from Saul who is sometimes...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 2, 2014 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
A few months ago I had the opportunity to download “A Confident Heart” by Renee Swope that was being offered for free on Amazon. I’m so glad that I took advantage of this opportunity. In “A Confident Heart” Renee speaks about doubt and how it affects the...
by Jamie Holloway | May 30, 2014 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
Reading “Utmost” by Oswald Chambers was like going back to my past and sitting with my father and listening to him read to us Oswald Chambers book. My dad loved Oswald Chambers. If you want to dive deeper into Jesus and his word then Oswald Chambers is the guy...
by Jamie Holloway | May 28, 2014 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
Who knew there was so many ways to use Greek yogurt. “The Greek Yogurt Kitchen” by Toby Amidor shared many recipes and ideas for Greek yogurt even how to make your own yogurt. One of my favorite ways was using it instead of butter for bread...
by Jamie Holloway | May 24, 2014 | Books/Music, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey
What does being a Jesus hearted woman look like? I had no idea until I read Jodi Detrick’s book “The Jesus Hearted Woman”. I was given the opportunity to read this amazing book through Edelweiss. Leadership is a struggle I face. I know what leadership doesn’t...
by Jamie Holloway | May 21, 2014 | Books/Music, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey
Little House on the Prairie gave my heart joy as I read them when I was a young girl. So when I found the Laura Ingalls Wilder biography I knew I needed to read it. Just my luck a copy of this book was on the giveaway table. Reading about Laura’s life with her...
by Jamie Holloway | May 18, 2014 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
Selah by Betty Henderson was a bible study on a few of the Psalms written by David. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the scriptures and thinking on the questions that were asked at the end of each reading. Psalms 37 touched a nerve with me. The first verse says...
by Jamie Holloway | May 17, 2014 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
“Embrace Your Magnificence” by Fabienne Fredrickson is a book full of wisdom. The few things I got from reading this book was taking time to listen to my own voice and trust God that I will be lead to where I need to go. I have a hard time trusting my voice...
by Jamie Holloway | May 14, 2014 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
I found Mark Batterson’s book “The Circle Maker” on the giveaway table of my apartments a few months ago. The title intrigued me and as I read further the fact that it was a book about powerful prayers. I was hooked. Praying is one of those things I struggle...
by Jamie Holloway | May 12, 2014 | Books/Music, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey
As you read “Never Ever Give Up” by Erik Rees be sure to have a box of Kleenex nearby. This is a true story about a young girl named Jessica who fought cancer and meet Jesus. It’s about her journey and the way she turned something negative into something...