Friday, May 1, 2009

Stop eating shakes and most desserts

My stomach hurts. I ordered a shake today at Whataburger while eating there with Nolan. I plan to try to remember that dessert often makes me feel bad and so I want to stop eating it! :)

Saturday, April 25, 2009

Read "God's Smuggler"

http://www.amazon.com/Gods-Smuggler-Baker-Publishing-Group/dp/0800793013

I can't remember if I've already read it. I'm pretty sure my parents have it.
Marlana on HSA @ Fri Feb 20, 8:44 am:
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I read The God Smuggler when I was in high school, and ever sense I have called myself Ms Andrew because I felt called to give myself in a similar way. But Brother Andrew left his family at home. I will bring mine with me.
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Saturday, April 11, 2009

I'd like to learn to play the guitar. :)

I enjoy singing so much and I enjoy when other people lead songs with the guitar.

Friday, April 10, 2009

Monday, April 6, 2009

Start Drinking Tea

I told Benaiah and Kim of my temptation to start drinking something with caffeine in it and they suggested I start drinking tea. It does not have a whole lot of caffeine. ;)

I plan to go watch Slumdog Millionaire at the Dollar Theatre tomorrow at 7:05pm and I've invided almost 150 of my friends to come too. :)



I wonder how many will show up. :)

Facebook event here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=76995730843

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Monday, March 23, 2009

A book I plan to read if I ever go through marriage counseling

My brother Luke highly recommends this book for when I go through marriage counseling (if I end up getting married, which I hope to do in God's time):

Preparing for Marriage God's Way by Wayne MacK

Books related to courtship/marriage that I plan to consider reading

My Bible professor recommended the following books:


Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas
Saving Your Marriage Before it Starts
by Dr. Les Parrott III and Dr. Leslie Parrott (They also publish a book called Saving Your Second Marriage Before It Starts which would particularly address some of the issues you guys may be facing.)
Preparing for Marriage
by David Boehi, Brent Nelson, Jeff Schulte, and Lloyd Shadrach
Intimate Allies
by Dan B. Allender

The middle two may have workbooks that come with them (I know that the second one does). You might go to a Christian store and peruse them and pick out the one(s) that most appeal to you.

There are probably other good ones out there that I'm not as familiar with. Here are some that I haven't read but are from reputable authors.

Starting Your Marriage Right: What You Need to Know in the Early Years to Make It Last a Lifetime
by Dennis Rainey and Barbara Rainey
Covenant Marriage: Building Communication & Intimacy
by Gary D. Chapman
The Ten Commandments of Marriage
by Ed Young and Beth Moore

I've had the following 2 recommended by others before, so I may consider ordering these first:
  • Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas
  • Saving Your Marriage Before it Starts


Would you recommend/disrecommend any of these books?

Edit: also this one: http://www.amazon.com/Recovering-Biblical-Manhood-Womanhood-Evangelical/dp/0891075860