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by Karen Stroup (Author) "One of my fondest memories as a congregational pastor is Christmas play we put on one year..." (more)
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Here's a book of daily meditations that's not afraid to say it like it is. What you'll find here are meditations written for today's women - those women that are more likely to find themselves on their knees scrubbing the bathroom floor than in prayer at a retreat house. But just because they're scrambling through busy days doesn't mean women can't have an intimate relationship with God. Rather, mundane experiences can be the perfect opportunity for recognizing God. Author Karen Stroup writes openly and honestly as she shares her reflections from an ordinary life. From toaster ovens to tabloids, book clubs to bracelets, she draws inspiration from the silly to the serious and offers spiritual tidbits for every day of the year. Readers will delight in Stroup's fresh, inviting, and spunky style. And they'll never see the ordinary as "just ordinary" again.

About the Author
Karen Stroup is a minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and a senior lecturer at Vanderbilt University. A graduate of the University of North Carolina, she earned her Ph.D. in religion and psychology from Vanderbilt in 1996. Stroup is the author of numerous articles as well as co-author of Speak the Language of Healing: How to Have Breast Cancer Without Going to War (Conari Press). She lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with her dog, Buzz.

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  • Paperback: 576 pages
  • Publisher: Ave Maria Press (September 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0877939683
  • ISBN-13: 978-0877939689
  • Product Dimensions: 7 x 5 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,262,428 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful book for both women and men, October 4, 2002
By Alicia Burton (Lexington, KY) - See all my reviews
This is a devotional book that truly does help you to see God in the midst of every day life. It is light reading that brings about deep thought. The stories resonate with anyone who experiences the ups and downs of just living and, of course, that is each one of us. I used a couple of the stories for devotions with a group of seminary student group with much success. It would also make a great gift for a Christian friend. I highly recommend this book.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A Daily Reminder of What is Important and What is Not., March 23, 2003
By Loren A Broadus Jr (Lexington, KY United States) - See all my reviews
In "Don't Gift Wrap the Garbage", Karen Stroup gives us daily reminders of what is important and what is not. So buy the book. Read It Slowly. Let the thoughts ignite some memories and fuel some fantaties for the future. Deal with the challenges the thoughts offer. Then learn how to live with the memories and challenges in creative and challenging way. How we begin the day sets the tone for the day. These meditations set the tone for the day. They are readly friendly, emotionally engaging, and theologically insightful.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Don't Gift-Wrap the Garbage, March 8, 2003
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I believe this book will remind readers that God is with us in all our activities regardless if they are routine or special events. The author presents us with a reminder each day that all the things we do and the people we touch are part of Gods plan. She adds humor with an insight that will help readers see God more clearly in their daily lives and this too will lift the spirit.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Simply garbage - no gift wrap wasted here
If you are looking for a thought-provoking book of meditations to inspire greater spiritual awareness or deepen your understanding and consciousness about faith in a "Higher... Read more
Published on January 1, 2007 by Linda K. Bradlyn

5.0 out of 5 stars DON'T GIFT-WRAP GARBAGE-DOWN TO EARTH DAILY MEDITATIONS
We received this book for Christmas as a gift from our daughter. Karen Stroup is an ordained minister that has written a delightful journal of daily reflections that makes the... Read more
Published on March 4, 2003 by JOHN D. WIBBELS

5.0 out of 5 stars Humorous and fun meditations
Whoever said meditations had to be formal and serious hasn't had the pleasure of enjoying these fun and meaningful meditations. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great book of meditations for real people and...real life
As a minister who struggled to find good, down-to-earth meditation books for my congregation, I was thrilled to read this one! Read more
Published on March 2, 2003 by Laura Rey

5.0 out of 5 stars Devotions for real people
Stroup has done in this book of devotions what very few writers of daily devotions manage--she connects with real people. Read more
Published on March 2, 2003 by Michael R. Duncan

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