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Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence

by Sarah Young

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read in December, 2012

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Elena said: "Although I'm not a big fan of devotionals, this one has been one that I've made a habit of reading every day. And every day, it's spot on: encouraging, challenging, and directing my gaze towards God. Superb."

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Elena rated a book 4 of 5 stars Maman's Homesick Pie: A Persian Heart in an American Kitchen by Donia Bijan 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
A delightful read! The food memoir of a Persian/American cook, who weaves the story of her childhood, her family's exile to the US and her culinary schooling in France with memories of food and the way food sometimes expresses either our identity, ou...more
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Elena added Touching the Clouds (Alaskan Skies #1) by Bonnie Leon (Goodreads Author) 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
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Elena rated a book 3 of 5 stars A Woman and Her God: Life-Enriching Messages by Beth Moore 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
This is a collection of messages by women authors and speakers. Some I liked more than others.
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