The Organized Heart~A Women's Guide to Conquering Chaos~Review

Cruciform Press is an up and coming publishing company that works hard to give you Biblical Truth,Technology and Simplicity! Each book is written in a short, clear, and well edited (Can I get an AMEN!?) way that can span from young adults to pastoral staff.

I am so glad I stumbled across Cruciform Press .

 All books are specifically and conveniently available at the same price and downloadable in various e-book formats and audio. Of course,  if you are “I’ve got to have a nice paper book in my hand to highlight.” Like me..ahem..you can order through snail mail. Although, I just printed it out e-book style. Now that I am rambling on to the book I reviewed.

The Organized Heart has smacked me between the eyes! I have related and soaked in every word Staci has written. She addresses women’s struggles with perfectionism, pleasing man, and business. Staci has a gentle way of writing that drew me in and then called my idols out at the same time.  As I am reading I’m thinking “Aww yes I have done that..WAIT that’s an IDOL, BUT..well..I just, hmm Wow I need to pray! ” 

She addresses more than your lack of organization in your home. She addresses the most important thing..your heart. 

Staci says “My entire adult life could be described as a series of unfinished good intentions: notes never sent, kind words never spoken, calls never made and help never given.”..... “If I could JUST follow a certain system , I could enjoy a life of organized bliss. I could float through my spotless house.” Ch1

Staci points out specifically four idols that hinder our work for God: leisure, busyness, perfectionism and possessions. 

As you read through each short chapter there are questions for you to journal through and apply. I think that is what kept me from flying through the book. I had to process my motivations for certain behaviors I am seeing in my life.  

“I mistook personal desire and opportunity for divine calling.” “I feared that this was the only chance I would get to use my gifts!  What if..” The Organized Heart

Cruciform Press has blessed me with The Organized Heart.  This is one of those books I will be reading for my yearly spiritual check up!

Like all books from Cruciform Press The Organized Heart is available in e-format and hardback. You can choose what's right for you. 

They  also has a unique book club you can subscribe and receive monthly selections pay as you go or pre paid at a discount. Subscribe to their newsletter and see what's coming next. This company is a gem of a find and hope you check them out. Let me know which one you choose to read. 

Now on to my next selection... Who am I?  Identity In Christ by Jerry Bridges. 

Disclosure: *I received this book in e-format for free in exchange for my honest opinion.*

Monday's 4 Mom's The Ghost and The Darkness

1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour

Did you ever see the Ghost & The Darkness? It is based on a true story of the two lions pictured above.  These two lions terrorized a village and hunted together which is never heard of. 

People didn't know what to do and were scared until two men come in and hunt the hunters.  

I had a dream I wanted to share with you today.  A couple of years ago I dreamed that I was in a basement of a school of sorts and I was teaching kids.  All of the sudden a lion was trying to get to the children.  I was pacing back and forth making sure the kids were safe and looking through these little windows watching out for the lion. I remember thinking I have to keep watch I have to keep watch.. The men went outside and were searching for the lion. One man caught the lion and told us it was safe to come out and pet him. I told the man that he was crazy!! Didn't he know how dangerous lions are?! When I woke up I sensed the Holy Spirit say to me this verse 1 Peter 5:8. It jolted me to think that the enemy truly prowls around waiting for us to stumble, trip, or get a little too close to devour us. Let us brothers & sisters be vigilant! Sober minded and watchful together. 

 

Week in Science & Interesting Finds!

Wow So glad this week is over! Our leaky basement issue has been fixed thanks to a dear friend!!! :-) We were busy with school and staying warm. What is up with Spring? Snow this week and next week too?!?! Blah. No more snow..on too our week.


 Apologia Notebooks are the Bomb! Mollusks & Gastropods. Nudibraches so beautiful!

We are also searching for Mushrooms & Lichen with Outdoor March Challenge. Lichen is pretty cool. It comes in different colors hope we find some in other than white! 

Here is a neat video about Lichen for you too! ( I was having a hard time attaching it to the page here) 

We found something pretty interesting. Pink Mold & these strange circle patterns. Maybe a nest of sorts? 

Science Cards which I thought were VP (#epicfail long story) they are actually Classical Conversations. They do look alike.. We do use the VP cards for History!! I like them both! 

What was your week like?