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    10 on 10 is a collection of 10 images posted on the 10th of the month, captured the day before. No "special" session, just taking my camera with me as I go about my day and capturing art in everyday life, training my creative eye.

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Favourite Reads of 2021

Looking back, I am surprised at how many books I actually managed to complete last year. Intentionally using brief moments of free time, such as breaks at work, to read a few paragraphs here and there certainly paid off! I covered a variety of topics; some of them recent publications and others much older. I read some books that were recommended to me, some that I had wanted to read for quite some time, and some that I came across and just looked interesting. I focused more on variety than on material I would love, and accordingly fewer made it to my favourites list. There were some that I found well worth the time though, and I'll highlight them here.

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The Power in Prayer

By Charles Spurgeon

Perhaps the greatest power available to us today is accessible through prayer. But while most of us agree prayer is important, few of us actually have vibrant prayer lives, marked by unceasing, passionate, and answered prayer. In this excellent book, Spurgeon helps us rediscover a love for prayer. Sharing God's promise to hear our prayers and teaching us how to pray, he leaves readers inspired to improve their own efforts and equipped to do so. An excellent resource for every believer.

Blackout: How Black America Can Make Its Second Escape from the Democrat Plantation

By Candace Owens

Political commentator and founder of #Blexit, Candace Owens shares with readers her journey from lifetime Democrat voter to the political right, and some of the research that led her to shift. Candace presents such intelligent and well-researched arguments in this book that I absolutely loved reading it! This is so worth reading for people of any colour; I passed it around my family as soon as I was done with it and I absolutely encourage everyone to get hold of a copy to enjoy a well!

Don't Overthink It: Make Easier Decisions, Stop Second-Guessing, and Bring More Joy to Your Life

By Anne Bogel

This was an interesting one. The author and I disagree strongly on several things so there were a few parts that really grated on me. More pleasantly, it also helped explain why I can sometimes make big decisions very quickly but get stuck with indecision on relatively small things. (I love it when things make sense, and this gave me an ah-huh moment.) I've also taken away some strategies for future decision-making, which is simplifying life and I'm grateful for that. If you'd like to spend more time doing and less time just thinking (and re-thinking) all the possibilities, this might be worth checking out.

One Woman Against the Reich: The True Story of A Mother's Struggle to Keep Her Family Faithful to God in a World Gone Mad

By Helmut W. Ziefle

The youngest of the family, Helmut writes of his family's experiences during World War II. Usually when researching WWII we focus on the horror stories: the Jews slaughtered or those who hid them hauled off to concentration camps. However, this book gives a fascinating glimpse into the life of an "ordinary" German family, just trying to keep going as best they could while war raged on around them. When Hitler's commands opposed God's, who would they follow? This is an inspiring, true story of hope and conviction.

Undaunted: Daring to Do What God Calls You to Do

By Christine Caine

I'm always intrigued to discover the life stories of people who accomplish incredible things. Tackling the huge, international problem of human trafficking and founding a major anti-trafficking agency is a pretty daunting challenge. How did Christine find the strength to do it? This book weaves together Christine's story and truths we can apply in our own lives too.

Read my full review here: Undaunted || Book Review

An updated version of this book is available cheaper here: Undaunted: Daring to Do What God Calls You to Do

Rescuing Ruby

By Linny Lee Saunders

Rescuing Ruby is an incredible, real life story of a little girl born in Uganda who was abused horrifically and left to die in the burning sun, but instead lived on to do what doctors said would be impossible. Today she's a joyful little girl in a loving family with lots of adopted brothers and sisters. Ruby's story gives us a powerful glimpse of what becomes possible if we put our own fears, ease, and comfort aside to depend of God and follow His incredible plans for us.

Read my full review here: Rescuing Ruby || Book Review

The Life of Elijah

By A. W. Pink

Pastor and Bible Teacher Arthur W. Pink walks readers through the life of the prophet Elijah, sharing many lessons that are still so relevant and important for the Church today. This book is absolutely packed with truth and I just loved reading it.

The Sheer Ecstasy of Being a Lunatic Farmer

By Joel Salatin

There are the farms we all grew up with in picture books: haystacks, baskets of eggs, and a rooster crowing good morning. And then there are the modern-day industrial farms: huge sheds, endless chemicals, and oh, the stench! But what exactly leads to such differences? This book explains the huge contrast in paradigms, and the incredible joy than can come from farming in a way the industrial food industry describes as lunacy. A hilarious, inspiring, and empowering read.

Another Gospel?: A Lifelong Christian Seeks Truth in Response to Progressive Christianity

By Alisa Childers

Whether you've heard the term "Progressive Christianity" before or not, you will have come across its claims at some stage. Progressive Christianity is quickly becoming widespread, and we should be ready to tackle it with the truth. Alisa's journey of deconstruction followed by reconstruction demonstrates a refreshing determination to search out the truth, and how doing so can actually lead to a stronger faith. An excellent book that all of us can use to better equip ourselves.

Read my full review here: Another Gospel? || Book Review

ZVI: The Miraculous Story of Triumph Over the Holocaust

By Elwood McQuaid

This really is an incredible story. Can you imagine being a young Jewish boy and finding yourself all alone during the holocaust? That was Zvi's (pronounced Ts-vee) early life. Readers follow along as he tries to survive in a world full of dangers and close calls, witnessing scenes no child should, and somehow, makes it through. Then we follow him to his homeland Israel where he again finds himself alone in unfamiliar surroundings, this time with some level of freedom to build a life for himself. Will the pain of the past be too much, or will he make it through? How?

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