by Jamie Holloway | May 19, 2016 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
When I was younger I remember my father saying to me to never talk about politics and religion, because that is one way to start a war with someone. In Darrell L. Bock’s book “How Would Jesus Vote?” That is exactly what Bock talks about. I have seen...
by Jamie Holloway | May 18, 2016 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
One of my focus words this year was worship. Worship to me has a lot of negative connotations to it for me. I have seen many who worship God to hurt people and when someone doesn’t worship the way they do, they judge them. The truth is worship is deeply personal. It...
by Jamie Holloway | May 14, 2016 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
I wasn’t sure what I was getting when I chose to read A.R. Bernard’s book “Four Things A Woman Wants From A Man”. What I read showed me what a healthy relationship looks like. It opened my heart and my eyes to the possibility that a true healthy...
by Jamie Holloway | May 12, 2016 | Books/Music
While reading “The Progeny” by Tosca Lee I thought my family has issues. We don’t have issues like the Bathory family. The Progeny takes you on a journey of the decedents of Elizabeth Bathory, the lady who was tried in the 1600’s for murdering a lot of women....
by Jamie Holloway | May 10, 2016 | Books/Music
In Karen Halvorsen Schreck’s book “Broken Ground” we go on a journey with Emily. The journey includes marriage, her husband’s untimely death in the oil field, moving back in with her parents, dealing with a father who seems over bearing with his rules...
by Jamie Holloway | May 9, 2016 | Books/Music, Exhilarating People, Supporting Each Other, The Magnificent Journey
God Gave Me You by Tricia Seaman and Diane Nichols tells the extraordinary story about a nurse and patient relationship that goes beyond the hospital setting. Tells the story of a woman who was dying and wanted to have her son in a safe, loving home before she left...
by Jamie Holloway | May 7, 2016 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
The importance of sleep is something that I am familiar with. Due to my Vasculitis and the Prednisone that I had to take while fighting the disease sleep has been elusive to me. When I saw Arianna Huffington’s book “The Sleep Revolution” available to read. I knew that...
by Jamie Holloway | May 3, 2016 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
My neighbor gave me a book called Angel Cats by Allen and Linda Anderson. He knows that Nicholas has been an intricate part of my journey with my illnesses. He thought that I would love the stories. Guess what? I did. Angel Cats has many different stories about how...
by Jamie Holloway | Apr 28, 2016 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
At the beginning of April I went to my local Dollar Tree. I was browsing through the books. I hadn’t been to the Dollar Tree in 7 years and I forgot that they had books there. I found two books that looked like great finds. Nurture by Lisa Bevere was one...
by Jamie Holloway | Apr 22, 2016 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
In exchange for my review I was given a free copy of Close to you by Kara Isaac. The opinions expressed are my own. I am not much for romance novels. The overly sexualize image of a man on a horse who is going to somehow become my knight in shining armor while...
by Jamie Holloway | Apr 11, 2016 | Books/Music, Inspiring Nutrition, The Magnificent Journey
I received a free copy of Trish Blackwells book Insecurity Detox, for my honest review. The opinions I express here are my own. Insecurity, a dangerous thing. I know that I have fought this demon head-on and still fighting it. Insecurity Detox by Trish...
by Jamie Holloway | Apr 11, 2016 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
I received a free copy of Worth Dying For by Rorke Denver and Ellis Henican in exchange for my honest review. The opinions I express are my own. I have a ton of respect toward the men and women who serve in our Military. I have known and know of many people who...
by Jamie Holloway | Apr 9, 2016 | Books/Music, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey
I received a free copy of Think Big by Jennifer Arnold and Bill Klein from Howard Books, for my honest review. The opinions I express are my own. I love reading inspirational stories like the one I found in Think Big by Jennifer Arnold, MD and Bill...
by Jamie Holloway | Mar 26, 2016 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
Have you watched the movie War Room? I did. Let me tell you that I was inspired to look at my prayer life. I then bought the book Fervent by Priscilla Shirer that the movie War Room is based from. I learned a lot about how Satan attacks me. Reading through all...
by Jamie Holloway | Mar 21, 2016 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
A month ago I was given a devotional book called “Faith Without Borders” by Virginia Martin to read. Later on in another post I will be interviewing Virginia Martin to find out more about her and why she wrote “Faith Without Borders”. This year I chose 3 focus words...
by Jamie Holloway | Mar 10, 2016 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, Exhilarating People, Inspiring Nutrition, Supporting Each Other, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
Philippians 4:11-13 (amplified) “Not that I am implying that I was in any personal want, for I have learned how to be content, satisfied to the point where I am not disturbed or disquieted in whatever state I am. I know how to be abased and live humbly in straitened...
by Jamie Holloway | Feb 23, 2016 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
Before going into the hospital I was offered a chance to read “The Wait” by Devon Franklin and Meagan Good. I have never heard of Franklin or Good, but I have seen some of the movies that Good has been in. I had some preconceived notions when I picked up this...
by Jamie Holloway | Feb 20, 2016 | Books/Music, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey
I don’t usually gush over novels, but in this case I am going to. “Come to the Garden” by Jennifer Wilder Morgan came into my life just at the perfect time. It talked about possible, worship, and being open, it had all the focus words that I wanted my 2016 to...
by Jamie Holloway | Feb 19, 2016 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
Please forgive as I write this latest blog post with my amnesia brain, Prednisone brain, and pain medicine brain all three have thrown me into a spiral that I haven’t quite wrapped my mind around just yet. This morning, after I got myself a glass with ice and...
by Jamie Holloway | Feb 18, 2016 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, Exhilarating People, Inspiring Nutrition, Supporting Each Other, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
Two weeks before I was going in for my Tracheal Stenosis surgery I read a magnificent book about journaling. “Let it Out” written by Kate Dalebout. Journaling has been a sacred connection and practice that I have been using since I started my journey with my...
by Jamie Holloway | Feb 6, 2016 | Books/Music
I was given the opportunity to read two great books by a husband and wife team. “50 Ways to Yay! By Alexi Panos and “Love Louder” by Preston Smiles. Rocking at life is no easy accomplishment. Like you, I struggle with making choices and living the best life I can....
by Jamie Holloway | Dec 19, 2015 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
I was given an opportunity to read and give my opinion on the book “Bone Broth Elixir” by Body Superb. The last year since I learned about the health benefits on making my own bone broth I have been making it myself. I use my crockpot. It’s easy for me....
by Jamie Holloway | Nov 22, 2015 | Books/Music, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey
Worship, what do you think of when you hear this word? For some reason I think negatively when I hear the word worship. I have visions of people rolling on the floor, screaming, crying, and acting strangely. That is what I envision when I think of the word...
by Jamie Holloway | Nov 20, 2015 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
I was given an opportunity to read a fantastic book by Elizabeth Evans called “30 Days of Hope for Strength in Chronic Illness”. Reading, I felt a deep kinship with Evans. We both suffer from some sort of “breathing” issue. Hers is CF that affects her...
by Jamie Holloway | Nov 7, 2015 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
I have been following Kim Antieau for many years. Since 2003 when my sister Joy introduced me to her blog “Furious Spinner”, which is no longer available and she has a new website. I love Kim’s style and her passion for writing, nature, and healing. Antieau...
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