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Mixed Reviews

As books and movies go, I decided to read a book before watching the movie.  I don't watch many movies anyway, so, I guess I've always missed out...  on both ends. At any rate, my debut, book before the movie was Marley & Me  by John Grogan. I loved the whole thing.  Not sure what to write about since it appears that everyone is writing/talking about it.  Overall this story has gotten rave reviews; however, I have read quite a few that are less than happy about it.  I agree, some of the dog rearing tactics used were not what I would have done and yet some are... If you don't know anything about the book/movie, it's a man who loves his dog from when he was a child, who meets a woman who also loves her dog from when she was a child. They get married. Decide to get a dog of their own. Life happens. Are terrible dog owners, but do the best they can. Start a family. Make some poor decisions. Live their lives. Adore their family. Adore their dog. Move cross country. Loose...

For the Tough Times

For the Tough Times:  Reaching Toward Heaven for Hope by Max Lucado For the Tough Times is a quick read.   Only eight chapters long and if given a solid block of time, most will finish this book within an hour.   The chapters flow well together; you won’t want to put it down. When All That Is Good Falls Apart is an excellent introduction.   Read your headline news, talk to your neighbor or see the number of businesses closing in your community and our Nation.   Good things are falling apart all around us and when that happens, we look for answers. Here is a breakdown of chapters in addition to the intro to aid you in your search for those answers. Chapter 1:   Where is God? Chapter 2:   God’s Great Love Chapter 3:   Eyes on the Father Chapter 4:   Good Triumphant Chapter 5:   The Bitter Taste of Revenge Chapter 6:   In the Silence, God Speaks Chapter 7:   In the Storm, We Pray Chapter 8:   From God’s Perspective Do It Again, Lord:  A Prayer for Troubled Times The over-all ...