Book Review: God Wants A Powerful People

I was a little slow reading God Wants a Powerful People by Sheri Dew because I enjoyed reading a chapter - or even part of a chapter - and pondering it for a while... I have a whole notebook of notes on this book!

I REALLY enjoyed this book and there were SO many things in it that touched my heart. I have been going through some family issues this past few weeks and truly believe that I was suppose to read THIS book at THIS exact time because the subjects in the book were SO relevant to me in my life at this time.

It is an amazing book and has inspired me to be a better person!


Books on My List: (BOLD - Currently Reading; Purple - I finished it!)

Books on my bookcase I REALLY want to read:

• The Goose Girl - Shannon Hale
• Fishers of Men - Gerald N. Lund
• 101 Powerful Promises from Latter-day Prophets - Wayne Brickey
• God Wants a Powerful People - Sheri Dew
• Daughters of God - S. Michael Wilcox
• If Life Were Easy, It Wouldn't Be Hard - Sheri Dew
• Total Money Makeover - Dave Ramsey
• How to Win Friends and Influence People - Dale Carnegie
• Saving Kristen - Jack Weyland
• Please Pass the Scriptures - John Hilton III
• 10 Secrets Wise Parents Know - Brent L. Top & Bruce A. Chadwick
• The Christmas Sweater - Glenn Beck
• Life of Joseph Smith - George Q. Cannon
• The Five Thousand Year Leap - W. Cleon Skousen
• The Peacegiver - James L. Ferrell

Book Club Books:

• The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society - Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows
• Gracie: A Love Story - George Burns
• The Wednesday Wars - Gary Schmidt
• A Train to Potevka - Mike Ramsdell
• Book of a Thousand Days - Shannon Hale
• Fine Old High Priests - Donald S. Smurthwaite
• Three Cups of Tea - Gary Mortenson
• Warriors Don't Cry - Melba Pattillo Beals
• Mayflower - Nathaniel Philbrick
• The Host - Stephanie Meyers I've read this one before and LOVED it but will do a quick review before book club

Other Books I'd Like To Read:

• Overcoming Under Earning - Barbara Stanny
• The Undaunted - Gerald N. Lund
• The Great and The Terrible Series (vol. 1-6) - Chris Stewart
• My Sister's Keeper - Jodi Picoult
• Sarah's Quilt - Nancy E. Turner
• Forest Born - Shannon Hale
• The Best of Times: A Dickens Inn Novel - Anita Stansfield
• The Silence of Snow - Anita Stansfield
• The Last Song - Nicholas Sparks

Menu Monday: 2/22/10

I did some MAJOR grocery shopping this week and am excited for the menu! If there are any recipes you want, just ask!

Monday: Chicken Rice Broccoli Casserole/Rolls

Tuesday: I will probably be out of town so the fam will probably have frozen pizza or leftovers

Wednesday: Steaks/Funeral Potatoes/Parmesan Asparagus

Thursday: Orange Chicken/Ham Fried Rice - I use Lindsay's recipe for the Fried Rice except I do ham instead of chicken...

Friday: Ribs/Potato Salad/Corn

Saturday: Homemade Pizza with Alfredo Sauce for mine!

Sunday: Tif's Chicken on Egg Noodles/Green Salad/Fruit Salad

Sweet & Sour Meatballs

This is a easy, tasty dish that my mom used to make us and now I make for my family...

Sweet-and-Sour Meatballs - Betty Crocker

Meatballs
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 T cornstarch
1 can pineapple chunks
1/3 cup vinegar
1 T soy sauce

Cook meatballs in skillet; remove. Drain fat from skillet.
Mix brown sugar & cornstarch in skillet. Stir in pineapple (with syrup), vinegar & soy sauce.
Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; reduce heat. Add meatballs.
Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over rice.

Inspirational Sunday: How Do I Love Thee?

Happy Valentine's Day!

Menu Monday: 2/8/10

This week I did better at following the menu! I will post the recipe for the Honey Mustard Chicken because it was yummy!

Monday: Spaghetti/breadsticks/salad

Tuesday: Chicken Teri Burgers/Homemade French Fries

Wednesday: French Dip Sandwiches/Potato Salad/Green Beans

Thursday: Leftovers

Friday - Sunday: Vacation!!!

Inspirational Sunday: Lift Me Up

I am so grateful that I have a Father in Heaven that loves me and will LIFT ME UP when I need it most!

Book Review: Gracie, A Love Story

I just finished reading the book "Gracie, A Love Story" by George Burns.

I think it was a fun book to read and very enjoyable, although it wasn't a favorite of mine. I did LOVE reading how much George Burns loved and admired his wife and how he attributes all his success to her.

I also enjoyed the humor in the book and a couple of times was laughing out loud and had to tell my husband the jokes...

I am definitely going to recommend this book to my Grandmother because I think she would really enjoy it since she grew up with Gracie and George, but for me... I think I was too young to fully enjoy all this book has to offer.


Books on My List: (BOLD - Currently Reading; Purple - I finished it!)

Books on my bookcase I REALLY want to read:

• The Goose Girl - Shannon Hale
• Fishers of Men - Gerald N. Lund
• 101 Powerful Promises from Latter-day Prophets - Wayne Brickey
• God Wants a Powerful People - Sheri Dew
• Daughters of God - S. Michael Wilcox
• If Life Were Easy, It Wouldn't Be Hard - Sheri Dew
• Total Money Makeover - Dave Ramsey
• How to Win Friends and Influence People - Dale Carnegie
• Saving Kristen - Jack Weyland
• Please Pass the Scriptures - John Hilton III
• 10 Secrets Wise Parents Know - Brent L. Top & Bruce A. Chadwick
• The Christmas Sweater - Glenn Beck
• Life of Joseph Smith - George Q. Cannon (added 2/4)
• The Five Thousand Year Leap - W. Cleon Skousen (added 2/4)
• The Peacegiver - James L. Ferrell (added 2/4)

Book Club Books:

• The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society - Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows
• Gracie: A Love Story - George Burns
• The Wednesday Wars - Gary Schmidt
• A Train to Potevka - Mike Ramsdell
• Book of a Thousand Days - Shannon Hale
• Fine Old High Priests - Donald S. Smurthwaite
• Three Cups of Tea - Gary Mortenson
• Warriors Don't Cry - Melba Pattillo Beals
• Mayflower - Nathaniel Philbrick
• The Host - Stephanie Meyers I've read this one before and LOVED it but will do a quick review before book club

Other Books I'd Like To Read:

• Overcoming Under Earning - Barbara Stanny
• The Undaunted - Gerald N. Lund
• The Great and The Terrible Series (vol. 1-6) - Chris Stewart
• My Sister's Keeper - Jodi Picoult
• Sarah's Quilt - Nancy E. Turner
• Forest Born - Shannon Hale
• The Best of Times: A Dickens Inn Novel - Anita Stansfield
• The Silence of Snow - Anita Stansfield
• The Last Song - Nicholas Sparks

Menu Plan Monday - 2/1/2010

Monday: Mushroom & Swiss Burgers/Tator Tots/Jello Jigglers

Tuesday: Honey Mustard Chicken/Rice-a-roni/Veggies

Wednesday: Chili/Rolls

Thursday: Spaghetti/breadsticks/salad

Friday: Ribs/Potato Salad/Green Beans

Saturday: Leftovers

Sunday: Superbowl Party!