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In reviewing "The Noticer" for Thomas Nelson Book Reviews, I found this lovely, easy to read, fiction novel to be a wonderfully heartwarming book to cozy up with. Throughout the novel, we follow a gentleman named "Jones" who simply helps people through his words and deeds as they struggle with marriages, depression, self esteem issues, etc. This is not a typical "self help" or "deep thinking" book, but one that challenges us to be kind to one another, to pay attention to the feelings, hearts, minds and gifts that everyone has to offer and to simply be the person, on a daily basis, that other's can look at, and smile at. This is a beautiful little book, one that leaves you content at the end of the day, with a much needed fresh perspective on the beauty that God has placed, as individuals, within each of our hearts - making us worthy to be noticed not just by people, but by God, Jesus, lover, creator of our souls.

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Often times, nonbelievers think that they have to go to church in order to worship Christ - that is, of course, not the case. Many nonbelievers (and believers alike!), because of this dislike for "organized religion", choose not to follow Christ, because of the bad "church" experiences they have had. It is often said that, "The best way to lead someone to athiesism is to take them to church" and "Many times, the worst representations of Christ, are Christians". Called To Worship is a great example of how to reach out to those who have been wounded by the church, or who, for some reason, need to step outside of the "church" box in order to expand their relationship with Christ. I found the book well organized, uses scripture to support points made, and truly requires the reader to pay attention and to "soak in" what they are reading. This is not a "quick read" or a "self help" book so to speak, but one requiring actual thought and reflection about YOUR call to worship as you build a true relationship with Christ - not the church.

Just Married!

Hello everyone! I just wanted to take a minute to say thank you for all the wedding day well wishes and prayers. Brian and I had a wonderful wedding and blessed honeymoon. I am thrilled to be a Mrs. and can't wait to see what God has in store for the rest of our lives together!

God bless,

Allison

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This is a montage I put together of pictures of Brian and I, set to the song that we will be dancing to for our first dance at our wedding on September 26th. I showed it at my shower and it got a nice response (and many tears!) so I thought I would shrae!

Love yas!
Allison


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