Book #4 of 2023 📖 “Disciplines of Grace” ✍🏻 Jerry Bridges 📚Christian Living ⭐️ 4/5 Quote: “Run, John, run the law commands. But gives me neither feet nor hands. Better news the gospel brings- it bids me fly and gives me wings!” Discipline and grace are not two words I would normally interchange or expect to see in the same sentence. Yet such is the Christian life as Jerry Bridges explains in his exposition of the role grace plays in our pursuit of holiness. Just as both wings of an airplane are crucial for flight, this book reminds us that the exercise of both discipline and dependence is absolutely necessary in our walks as children of the King. What I liked most about this book was that everything led back to the gospel. The gospel shaped each truth shared and fueled each encouragement written. I’ve heard many times from various Christian teachers to “Preach the gospel to yourself daily” and reading this book was such a practical and spiritually refreshing way to do that. Titus 2:11-12 says “For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age.” How beautiful that not only does God’s grace save us to live for him, but enable us to live for him! . . . #goodreadschallenge #bookstagrammers #readingaesthetic #ilovetoread #christianbookreviews #bookstaexplore #ilivetoread #readwriteunite #faithinspired #readbelievedo #christianbookbloggers #aspiringauthorsofig #emthewordenthusiast #bookishpost #readreadread #bookwormlife #booksonbooks #jerrybridges #thedisciplinesofgrace #pursuitofholiness #christianbooks #christianbookreview #navpress (at Grace) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpsuEU7PuJC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Oliver Marks has just been released from prison, and is finally ready to tell Detective Colborne what really happened when his classmate was killed ten years ago. As young actors at an elite conservatory, Oliver and his classmates played the same roles – villain, hero, temptress – over and over again, both off stage and onstage. But when the casting changes, good-natured rivalry turns ugly, and the plays spill dangerously over into real life. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had seen If We Were Villains by @sureasmel around but I didn’t read it until my friend @judithbleeker recommended and lent it to me. It’s not the type of book I read (anymore) and it was very stressful at times, but I was pulled in by the promise of Shakespearian theatre and very soon I was completely hooked. 📚 What struck me most was the emotional complexity of these characters. Difficult backgrounds, trauma, insecurity and forced vulnerability, set in this tiny, isolated, cult-like academic world, then add the strong emotions of the Shakespearian stage and you have fireworks. The way tension builds and ebbs away (but never completely) only to return stronger is masterfully done. 📚 I love how Shakespeare is interwoven in the story, more than just a few references, it’s the very fabric this world is built out of, and underscores some of the characters’ most pivotal moments. They really live Shakespeare. Someday I plan to reread this book again in conjunction with all those plays. Though you genuinely don’t need to to understand and enjoy the book, but it does give the story that much more depth. 📚 A very well crafted book that you should definitely check out if you either like Shakespeare or murder mystery/thriller stories. 📚 (Content warnings below, may contain spoilers) . . . . . . . .   CW’s: violence, abuse, blood, gore, death, suicide (off-page) . #ifwewerevillains #mlrio #shakespeare #bookreview #bookworm #bookish #bookblogger #amreading #bookgram #instareads #bookishlove #readmorebooks #bookstagrammers #bookcollector #readinglife #bookwormproblems #bookobsessed #bedtimereading #readerforlife #bookshark #bookpicture #bookishphoto #bookreviewer #booksaremagic #bookblog #goodreads #review #bookishproblems https://www.instagram.com/p/CpIEcPNLZWy/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

💬 Mental health check-in day! How are you today? 🤎 I know with the holidays quickly approaching, things can get stressful. How are you feelings, friends? If you ever need to talk, my DMs are always open! 🤎 . . . h a s h t a g s : #mentalhealthmatters #bookstagram #bookstagrammers #bookstagramlove #cozyroom #cozyvibes #autumnal #fallfeels #coffeeandbooks #coffeeandseasons #coffeetime #deskspace #hyggehome #bookaddict #studyinspo #bookdragon #bookphoto #bookblog #bibliophile #bookgram #reading #booksandcozymoments #booksandcoffee https://www.instagram.com/p/ClOagEQuQ5B/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

"You so Black, when you smile, the atars come out... You so Black, when you're born the God comes out." You So Black by Theresa Tha S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D. is food for the soul. It's a celebration of Blackness, it'd history and all its forms. It's a call to action but a call to stillness and adoration at the same time. This book is a love song of pride in Blackness. It's reminder that your Blackness is enough and always will be. This is a gem of a book and should be put in the hands of children so that it will bolster their self esteem and serve as reminder of who they are and who they're meant to be. The illustrations are gorgeous and will make you beam with joy. I am so filled with happiness that I got to participate on this tour and be a part of celebrating such a beautiful story. Thank you @simonandschuster and @hearourvoicestours for the gifted copy. #YouSoBlack #TheresaThaSongbird #LondonLadd #HearOurVoices #HOV #bookstagram #bookstagrammers #reading #childrensbooks #murals #art #bookcommunity #igreads #tbr #bookreviews #blackauthors #books #literature #bookrecommendations #illustrated #art #bookphotography (at Bushwick) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnfuMCyrDD9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

New years come and new years go, Pieces of time all in a row. As we live our life, each second and minute, We know we’re privileged to have you in it. Our appreciation never ends For our greatest blessings: our family and friends. ❤️ Happy New Year! 🥳 #bookscharming #bookstagrammers #bookshelfie #newyearwishes #happynewyear2023 #newyearnewme #bookreader #bookshelves #booksta #bookstack #allthebooks #bookshelves #goodreadswithaview (at India) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm27NxAoSGT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Hello hello book dragons!! How is everyone doing? I’m exhausted and can’t wait to fall into bed this night. But before that happens have you guys checked out @finnandfable store? She has so many cool designs and quite a few of them come in patch form. Like this Lord of the Rings one you see here. If there is anything you wanting from the store use code Nook10 to save! 💠❄️✨🕯✨❄️💠❄️✨🕯✨❄️💠 #lotr #tolkien #tolkienfolk🍃 #tolkientribe #tolkienite #bookstagram #bookstagrammers #books #bookstacoven #booklover #bookaddict #bookandcandle #bookaesthetic #cottagecore #cottagecoreaesthetic #cottagecorecommunity #finandfable https://www.instagram.com/p/CnS4VD2LBQW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=