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Amity & Sorrow: A Novel

by Peggy Riley (Goodreads Author)

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Apr 17, 2013 07:07am

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I Heart Sex Workers: A Christian Response to People in the Sex Trade

by Lia Claire Scholl (Goodreads Author)

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read in April, 2013

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Christie Hagerman said: "The rescue of human trafficking victims is all the buzz these days. Christian organizations, private mercenaries, government officials, humanitarian workers--everyone is on top of efforts to rescue men, women, boys, and girls who are forced into sexu...more The rescue of human trafficking victims is all the buzz these days. Christian organizations, private mercenaries, government officials, humanitarian workers--everyone is on top of efforts to rescue men, women, boys, and girls who are forced into sexual slavery. And this is good.

But sometimes the focus on this area of sex work causes us to make broad generalizations about all people involved in the trade, generalizations that simply aren't always true.

Lia Scholl draws on years of experience to shed light on common misconceptions and how we can minister to sex workers. She explains how we can increase agency for each person--her ability to make a solid choice based on the options available for her life. Most importantly, the author educates about respecting individuals and rejecting the urge to treat them as victims.

I particularly enjoyed this book because I am often exposed to people who fit into the category of sex workers, and I'll bet you are, too. From the transgender hairdresser at the end of my block to the ladies who use conjugal visits to barter with the male inmates across the yard, to the young person who is struggling with his sexual orientation and stumbles into my church. The more I understand where these people come from and what drives their decisions, the better equipped I am to form a relationship with them. And isn't that what I'm called to do?

This book is a valuable tool, not only for clergy and those in secular or religious ministry to sex workers, but also for anyone who wants to reach out to those around us and learn how to treat an often misunderstood population with dignity. As we come alongside them, we empower them to make solid choices. I Heart Sex Workers is a vital guide to understanding just how we can do this.

WARNING: Obviously, there is adult content in this book, so you won't want to pass this one along to young readers. I think this goes without saying, but since I often review books for teens and young adults, I'm including this disclaimer. That said, Rev. Scholl handles these delicate topics with tact--enough information and explanations to understand a world I didn't fully grasp, but without the gory details that would make me cringe or skip through sections.

**I was provided an advance review copy of this book through netgalley.com, in exchange for my honest review.(less)"

Apr 15, 2013 02:18pm · see review

Christie Hagerman rated a book 5 of 5 stars

Snake Oil: The Art of Healing and Truth-Telling

by Becca Stevens

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read in February, 2013

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Christie Hagerman said: "At a time when the fashionable stance in Christian circles is away from tradition and rituals, Becca Stevens is leaning into the past to share the comfort of these familiar things, the value of the tried-and-true.

The book blends recipes for natural...more "

Feb 27, 2013 01:54pm · see review

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Christie Hagerman rated a book 5 of 5 stars Visioneering: God's Blueprint for Developing and Maintaining Vision by Andy Stanley read in May, 2013	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
If you're looking for some direction in life, this book is a great place to start. Stanley is a virtual guru on all things related to finding and fulfilling your destiny, and this in-depth study on Nehemiah illustrates the important principles behind...more
May 14, 2013 07:42pm · see review
Christie Hagerman rated a book 5 of 5 stars Shattered Rose (Winsor #1) by T.L. Gray (Goodreads Author) read in April, 2013	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Unfortunately, this story is all too often truth instead of fiction, happening in the daily lives of girls who struggle to strike a balance between love and obsession, between healthy choices and dangerous fixations. I recognize so many people in the...more
Apr 26, 2013 09:16pm · see review
Christie Hagerman is currently reading Amity & Sorrow: A Novel by Peggy Riley (Goodreads Author)	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Apr 17, 2013 07:07am
Christie Hagerman rated a book 5 of 5 stars Fashion Drawing Studio: A Guide to Sketching Stylish Fashions by Mari Bolte read in April, 2013	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Beginning with a page of basic drawing instructions, this book assumes that the reader already has some skills in sketching figures. One more page explaining fashion and giving some pointers for drawing rounds out the introduction. From there, six dif...more
Apr 15, 2013 05:30pm · see review
Christie Hagerman rated a book 5 of 5 stars When Wives Walk in Grace: Resting in Christ While God Works in Your Marriage by Steve McVey read in April, 2013	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Many Christian books I've read that are written to wives place the entire weight of the marriage on her shoulders. No, they don't come out and say that, but they stress that the environment or mood of the home depends on the woman, that behind every...more
Apr 15, 2013 12:55pm · see review
Christie Hagerman rated a book 4 of 5 stars The Lifestyle of a Prophet: A 21-Day Journey to Embracing Your Calling by James W. Goll read in April, 2013	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Written as a 21-day devotional, this book is subtitled A 21-Day Journey to Embracing Your Calling. The author uses Old and New Testament prophets as well as his own life to illustrate key points in the journey to become someone God can speak to. Alth...more
Apr 15, 2013 11:39am · see review
Christie Hagerman rated a book 5 of 5 stars The Widower by Ryan LaForge (Goodreads Author) read in March, 2013	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I opted out of reading the book summary before finishing the book, and am I glad I did! Yes, this is a loved-and-lost-and-loves-again story, but it's so much deeper than that. Jacob has barely gotten his feet under him as a married man, as a Christia...more
Mar 19, 2013 11:48am · see review
Christie Hagerman rated a book 5 of 5 stars River Way Home by Jason Wellnitz (Goodreads Author) read in February, 2013	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Told in the voice and style of an African folk legend, the words float through the air like a tale told 'round the bonfire. This story is a family history passed from father to son, recounting the more recent generations that brought them to the pres...more
Feb 19, 2013 07:59am · see review

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“If sinners be damned, at least let them leap to Hell over our dead bodies. And if they perish, let them perish with our arms wrapped about their knees, imploring them to stay. If Hell must be filled, let it be filled in the teeth of our exertions, and let not one go unwarned and unprayed for.”
― Charles H. Spurgeon

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