I just realized tonight
I’ve been blogging three years now. That’s a lot of hours invested here. And what is here, really? Just a small corner of the web. I think of all the time and effort I’ve invested in this little blog and I wonder is it worth it? Does it matter much in the grand scheme of [...]
July 8, 2008
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Monica Brand · 
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Tags: Blogging, Christianity, Writing · Posted in: Believing, Blogging, Thinking, Writing
Justice in the Burbs: Being the Hands of Jesus Where You Live by Will and Lisa Samson
Justice in the Burbs: Being the Hands of Jesus Where You Live by Will and Lisa Samson Leave it to Lisa Samson to make a heavy subject an entertaining read. Justice is a topic I’ve been hearing more and more lately in Christian circles, so it didn’t surprise me when Lisa, with her husband Will, [...]
June 23, 2008
· Monica Brand · 6 Comments
Tags: books, Christianity, Compassion International, justice, non-fiction, Reading · Posted in: Actions for social justice, Believing, Compassion International, Reading, Thinking
Why I read controversial books
For conversation, to engage a stranger while waiting in line. True story. Recently I needed my mental escape, so off I went to a real brick and mortar bookstore without the kids. While waiting to make my purchase, the woman in front of me suddenly plucked up a copy of Eat, Pray, Love displayed near [...]
June 12, 2008
· Monica Brand · 8 Comments
Tags: books, Christianity, Eat Pray Love, Elizabeth Gilbert, Reading · Posted in: Believing, Reading
