Monthly Archives: May 2009

Reading the classics – on the beach

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Laura Navarro

More about the Beowulf On the Beach Challenge. Here is a widget to see the TOC and see what 50 classics are listed. This summer I plan to read The Odyssey, hopefully reread Jane Eyre, and even tackle Metamorphoses by … Continue reading →

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Dred Scott’s Revenge (review)

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Laura Navarro

My latest Thomas Nelson Book Review Bloggers is about slavery in the US. Dred Scott’s Revenge by Judge Andrew Napolitano covers an aspect of our history that I am not that familiar with. This book starts with a bang. He … Continue reading →

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Misc Reading

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Laura Navarro

A few short blurbs about books I’ve read lately. First: Inkheart by Cornelia Funke. I got this from the library. I started out at position 40 on the hold list, but it came pretty quickly. I read it and returned … Continue reading →

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Beowulf on the Beach

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Laura Navarro

I found a new blog and a book to look into. And they have a reading challenge to go with it. Click here or on the picture to see the details on the book and the challenge. I figure my … Continue reading →

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My Nightstand for June

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Laura Navarro

I’m approaching the end of the Spring Reading Thing challenge and not at the half-way mark yet with the 999 challenge. Here’s what I plan to read over the next month. Dred Scott’s Revenge by Judge Andrew Napolitano (Thomas Nelson … Continue reading →

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So what have I been doing?

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Laura Navarro

So nice of you to ask. I have been very active this week – as in physical activity for fitness purposes. Two weeks ago I bought a brand new road bike, a Trek 1.2 WSD (that’s a beginner Trek bike … Continue reading →

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Bragging rights

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Laura Navarro

Time to celebrate some accomplishments in the Navarro household. Right now I want to recognize just how awesome my hubby is. He and my brother-in-law have been discussing building an entertainment center for a few weeks. The b-i-l kept asking … Continue reading →

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Weekly status for 5-15

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Laura Navarro

Well, I haven’t posted much over the past 2 weeks, but I have been doing things. And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. … Continue reading →

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Religion vs Gospel

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Laura Navarro

Found this here. Which refers to both Keller and Driscoll. Much here worth spending time on. Convicted by any of it? RELIGION: I obey-therefore I’m accepted. THE GOSPEL: I’m accepted-therefore I obey. RELIGION: Motivation is based on fear and insecurity. … Continue reading →

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D. A. Carson on Tithing

Posted on May 12, 2009 by Laura Navarro

Every year at the Ligonier National Conference we discover at least one new speaker/author that we had never heard of or didn’t truly appreciate. One year it was the electrifying discovery of John Piper. This year it was D. A. … Continue reading →

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