Purposeful Perusals, 13th Edition

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Hope for Those Who Fear Pregnancy- If you have not yet read the first two parts of Jessalyn Hutto's series on Desiring Virtue, you really need to. Speaking from her personal experience in losing one baby in the first trimester and another in the second, she gives hope in the uncertainty of pregnancy by pointing to the good God we serve, and His unfailing Word.

Evangelist Bill Piper: Fundamentalist Full of Grace and Joy- I've talked about John Piper's Biographies countless times before, yet I couldn't help mentioning this one that I listened to for the first time this week! Just the first few minutes alone are worth hearing, if you go no further. Listening to one of John Piper's sons talking about his father in real life was funny, refreshing, and almost made me cry. Then hearing John Piper discussing his father was sweet as well. What a blessing to have such a godly heritage! Three generations of pastors! I pray that the Lord will continue to work in my family down the generational lines, if He tarries.

Keeping Your Soul Refreshed as a Mother- Great advice for weary moms from Lindsay of Passionate Homemaking!