Book Review: 7 Simple Choices for a Better Tomorrow

7 Simple Choices for a Better Tomorrow
"Here's your breakthrough--insightful, practical, biblical wisdom that can turn your life around!"--Lee Strobel, author, The Case for the Real Jesus















 7 Simple Choices for a Better Tomorrow

From the Inside Flap

The best is yet to come!Life is hard--for everyone. No matter how blessed or fortunate you might be, there is a level of difficulty to your life: hard classes, jobs, relationships, and losses. But by following basic life disciplines, anyone can experience accomplishment, freedom, and ease in navigating through life's daily challenges.

In this positive, insightful book, veteran pastor Bob Merritt describes a set of universal principles that work for everyone in every stage of life, showing that what you do today determines who you become tomorrow.

From the Back Cover

What you do today determines who you become tomorrow.
We make dozens of choices every day. Most are minor, but some really matter. And there are a few choices that will affect the rest of our lives.

In this positive, insightful book, veteran pastor Bob Merritt describes seven foundational choices that will set you up for the best possible outcomes in work, school, relationships, and life.


"Here's your breakthrough--insightful, practical, biblical wisdom that can turn your life around!"--Lee Strobel, author, The Case for the Real Jesus
"The life disciplines in this book will lead readers away from failure and regret to accomplishment."--John Ortberg, author, The Me I Want to Be
"Bob Merritt at his best, applying biblical truth to show the way to life-changing steps of faith."--George K. Brushaber, president emeritus, Bethel University; former executive editor, Christianity Today
"Simple everyday choices that will lead to lifelong freedom and achievement, even for those of us who have made a mess of things along the way. It's never too late to try life God's way."--from the foreword by Bill Hybels, senior pastor, Willow Creek Community Church; chairman of the board, Willow Creek Association

The Friday 56  

 

"Whenever you become so overwhelmed that all you can do is cry, that should be a signal to fast and pray. And this is step 1 in the process of overcoming any problem." -- Bob Merrit
7 Simple Choices for a Better Tomorrow

Book Review

I always enjoy reading and learning about others daily rituals. The author shares from his heart about insights he's discovered from daily life experiences, his failures and success. He touches upon living for today, writing down your priorities, being able to say "no" graciously and understanding sowing and reaping principles. I'm a huge fan of smiling and having a positive outlook. I especially like the Rhythm section in the book because it clearly defines a person's character in his choices and predictable outcomes, like being dependable and punctual. It's a very practical book and what he says makes sense. I found the writings to be encouraging, inspiring and rewarding; living a new life.

5/5 stars. Highly recommend!






“You can’t get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me." C. S. Lewis
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A Norah Jones Sunrise

Winter sunrise in January: LadyD Books
 "Sunrise" is the first single of Norah Jones' multi-platinum album Feels like Home. I just love her style.



SoCal winter sunrise: LadyD Books

An amazing sunrise for January looking eastward toward a local mountain range. The palm tree and avocado branch add that special touch, reminding me of country living here in SoCal.






Lyrics to Sunrise by Norah Jones


Sunrise, sunrise
Looks like mornin' in your eyes
But the clocks held 9:15 for hours
Sunrise, sunrise
Couldn't tempt us if it tried
'Cause the afternoon's already come and gone

And I said hoo...
To you

Surprise, surprise
Couldn't find it in your eyes
But I'm sure it's written all over my face
Surprise, surprise
Never something I could hide
When I see we made it through another day

And I said hoo...
To you

Now good night
Throw its cover down
On me again
Oh and if I'm right
It's the only way
To bring me back

Hoo...
To you
Hoo...



Chords to Sunrise



Intro:

(play it with low notes)
Cm Bb Eb


Bb Cm7
Sunrise, sunrise
G#          Eb
Looks like mornin' in your eyes
Cm7  G# Eb
But the clocks held 9:15 for hours
Bb Cm7
Sunrise, sunrise
G#       Eb
Couldn't tempt us if it tried
Cm7         G#  Eb
'Cause the afternoon's already come and gone

     Cm7 Bb   Eb    G#  
And I said hoo...  hoo...hoo...hoo...
Fm
To you


Bb Cm7
Surprise, surprise
G#       Eb
Couldn't find it in your eyes
Cm7  G#           Eb
But I'm sure it's written all over my face
Bb Cm7
Surprise, surprise
G#          Eb
Never something I could hide
Cm7           G#      Eb
When I see we made it through another day

  Cm7 Bb   Eb    G#  
And I said hoo...  hoo...hoo...hoo...
Fm
To you

(solo piano)


F   G
Now good night
   F
Throw its cover down
 G
On me again
F         G
Ooh and if I'm right
F
It's the only way
G
To bring me back
 
Cm7 Bb   Eb    G#  
Hoo...
Fm
To you
Cm7 Bb   Eb    G# 
Hoo...


SoCal Sunset


SoCal sunset: LadyD Books

January sunset: LadyD Books

sunset with palm trees in the distance: LadyD Books



Lyrics to Fiddler On The Roof: Sunrise Sunset

(tevye)
Is this the little girl I carried,
Is this the little boy at play?

(golde)
I don't remember growing older,
When did they?

(tevye)
When did she get to be a beauty,
When did he grow to be so tall?

(golde)
Wasn't it yesterday when they were small?

(men)
Sunrise, sunset (x2),
Swiftly flow the days.

(women)
Seedlings turn overnight to sunflowers,
Blossoming even as we gaze.

(everyone)
Sunrise, sunset (x2),
Swiftly fly the years,
One season following another,
Laiden with happiness and tears.

(tevye)
What words of wisdom can I give them,
How can I help to ease their way?

(golde)
Now they must learn from one another,
Day by day.

(perchik)
They look so natural together.

(hodel)
Just like two newlyweds should be.

(perchik and hodel)
Is there a canopy in store for me?

(everyone)
Sunrise, sunset (x2),
Swiftly fly the years,
One season following another,
Laiden with happiness,
And tears


Photos for Skywatch Friday

As we celebrate the last day of January, I'm amazed at how lovely our weather has been on a winter's day in Southern California... while the rest of the U.S. has experienced such cold frigid temperatures. This morning I woke up to dew on the grass, so this is a good sign that rain is a-coming our way.

I hope you have a warm day, filled with many happy memories!




 
 “You can’t get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me." C. S. Lewis
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