fourth nine weeks – wow, here so soon…

“(gender) testing” – book on the olympics’ efforts to test women as women – since 1924, they’ve had some type of system in place – really found the book fascinating – lots of science and track and field stuff

“relational children’s ministry” – great book – about how to reach children with God’s Word – the characteristics of a ministry were interesting to compare to what goes on with the church I serve with – I was heartened that third grade boys are tough on everyone – not just me:) i also found a great verse from 3 john i hope to use sometime

“an uncomplicated life” – biography of a down syndrome lady – now 24 – one of the many lessons in the book is that none of us are guaranteed the perfect anything – most parents elect to abort down syndrome children now – b/c they want a “perfect” baby – it’s sort of ridiculous that we set that standard – and tragic – so the book reminded me of why every life is precious – and valuable

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