A journey of thousand miles begins with a single step. - Confucius
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Winning Wednesday - What Difference Do It Make?
During November, I gave away a copy of the Same Kind of Different As Me: A Modern-Day Slave, an International Art Dealer and the Unlikely Woman Who Bound Them Together by Ron Hall, Denver Moore and Lynn Vincent. This was a book I couldn't put down once I started it, so when I saw they had written a second book, I wanted to read it also. I read it, liked it and want one of my readers to be able to enjoy it also.
Whether you've read their first book or not, you will enjoy this book. It's filled with new, stand-alone true stories of hope and healing - some of the stories are the authors and some are sent in by readers of Same Kind of Difference as Me.
Reading about the love these two men have for each other and for God is a joy. And seeing the difference they make to people around them gives me hope and confidence that I can make a difference in this world also. It's an easy read, but packed with wisdom and encouragement.
I like the honest, fresh comments from the authors. In one chapter, Denver is tough on Christians ... he wonders why some of them are so busy studying the Bible - they don't have time (or don't want to) do what it says. He also says, "Everbody's lookin for God everywhere on the outside. He ain't in no book, and He ain't in no preacher, and He ain't in nothin or no one on the outside. You got to go inside 'cause that's where God is - in the deepest place inside you."
I like this man and his logic.
Leave your name for a chance to win this hardcover book. Winner will be posted on Friday.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their Book Review Blogger program. I wasn't required to write a positive review. The opinions I've expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Just got Same Kind of Different as Me yesterday. It would certainly be fun to read this as well. Thank you for your blog and GREAT inspiring giveaways!
I almost lost my leg and my life in a vehicle accident... and now I have a funky leg.
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I write about having a healthy body, mind and spirit. I was born asking why and blogging gives me the perfect platform to do that. Since I love people, I also link to other stories that inspire me.
3 comments:
Sounds like an interesting read.. I wouldn't mind winning this one!
Just got Same Kind of Different as Me yesterday. It would certainly be fun to read this as well. Thank you for your blog and GREAT inspiring giveaways!
Melissa Nesdahl
was so glad to see you featured at Glynn's today ... keep on running the race!
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