The books
June 26, 2008
The purpose and function of Stone Bridge Books & Gifts is found in its name. Stones provide a strong foundation, they were used in Bible times as a remembrance. Jesus is the first and most important stone, the one who holds it all together. Stones are used for building, and a definite purpose of our place is to build bridges. Bridges of hope, of peace, of understanding. We want to show the love of the Father in sending His Son to bridge the gap between the God somewhere and mankind nowhere near Him. Since relationships give birth to more relationships. we want to build bridges in our community. Having a place where people can meet, with good music, and all the good books available, is a good beginning.
THE BOOKS: There is broad variety of good books that include ART, BIBLE, BIOGRAPHY, CHILDREN – Babies & toddlers, picture books , beginning readers, CLASSICS, FICTION, HEALTH & NUTRITION, HISTORY, LITERATURE, MARRIAGE & FAMILY, MATH, MUSIC, POETRY, SCIENCE. There is a CHRISTIAN LIVING section that includes authors from a broad scope of the Christian family. The store has some more very small representative sections, to remind everyone that I can get just about any book in just a matter of days.
There is also a large USED BOOK section, arranged by similar categories, that also has some very special rare and antique books.
When I homeschooled, I learned about great books – the great books are in their specific category (such as historical fiction, classics, art ). There is a special how-to-homeschool section, that includes some of my favorites, like the Clarkson’s Educating the Whole Hearted Child, For the Children’s Sake by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay, and Unit Studies like Five in a Row.
how to create book lovers – Tuesday, July 1st
June 23, 2008
How to make sure your child loves good books, the topic for the first of the July homeschool seminars, will begin at 2, TUESDAY, July 1st, at the bookstore and is open to everyone. Please call Jo Ann at the bookstore to reserve your seat; AND, if you have a very favorite book, for any age, please bring it and/or come ready to tell us why you love it.
The Real and Ken and Barbie-June 28th
June 22, 2008
Join us Saturday evening, June 28 with Ken and Barbie Isham along with their Friends from The Gathering from Franklin, Tn. I can’t wait to hear these awesome artists – we’ll say it’s Christian, Country, Folk – come and see – there is no cover charge. We’d love to fill up the place and make these folks welcome on their first visit to our cozy little performance stage at A New Thing in downtown Ashland City.
Upsource – monthly meet
June 21, 2008
Come meet with a small conversational group, lead by Neal Thomsen, the last Thursday of each month at 7pm. Neal positively encourages us to gain control of the short time we have in our lives by purposeful planning. Neal can fill your head with positive inspiring quotes and proverbs; he will recommend people and books that are life changers. One (that, of course, I carry in my store) is THINKING FOR A CHANGE, by John Maxwell, a christian author who is a great motivational speaker. I just started reading this book – to quote him from chapter 1:”One reason people don’t achieve their dreams is that they desire to change their results without changing their thinking.” Another: “Your life is a result of your thinking yesterday. Your life tomorrow will be determined by what you think today.”
I’m reminded of Phil. 4:8 in the New Testament: “Whatever is true,..honorable,..just,..pure,..pleasing,..commendable,..any excellence, anything worthy of praise, think on these things.”
Jeff Miller Returns! july 5th (also Dec. ‘08) & March 14, 09!
June 19, 2008
Are you one of many in Cheatham County who read the newspaper article about the guitar artistry of Jeff Miller, but did not make it to his concert at our place in Ashland City? Here’s another chance – Saturday evening July 5th – His music makes me think of a bit of Phil Keaggy and Chris Rice – doesn’t that sound enjoyable?
Under construction
June 16, 2008
Like most things in life, the web site is in the process of becoming – I’m no techno and am very busy in the bookstore, so I did not want to do this, BUT I am, with the help of our good neighbor and computer whiz, Tim, who is giving me one mini-lesson every few days. Maybe each of us can do what we thought we could not, just one baby step at a time – now I have the “want to” – it’s exciting! So I appreciate your patience. Jo Ann
New Event List – Jo Read This
June 16, 2008
Jo, or whomever reads this… On any of the inside pages (not home page) you will see “Events Calendar” on the right, near the bottom. This is a list of upcoming events and Jo, you can add them as you want and it will show the next five. Hover over the word “Bible Study” and you will see how it works. I’m writing this merely so you’ll see it and know it is there. You can delete this post when you want. T
bible study
June 15, 2008
Each Monday from 11:00 -12:30 a small group meets to study – this summer (2009) we have been going through the “red letters” in the NewTestament, verse by verse, taking the words of Jesus to heart. Each person reads a verse and tells what it means, then we may look up cross references and all discuss. About 4 years ago Sharon Warren started this great little bare-bones group – meaning we just use the bible with the bible only – Bible study in the bookstore.
Date night – july 11th
June 15, 2008
Married and engaged couples are invited to an evening with Steve and Annie Chapman, Friday, July 11th at 8:00. With more than 25 years of encouraging families with books and music and seminars, Steve and Annie continue to inspire all who hear them. Come to A New Thing with the one you love, and you can leave really liking each other, says Steve. Reservations are recommended (so there will be enough coffee, tea, fruit, and dessert, which is all included in the price of $8.00 per person), Call the bookstore at (615)792-9651for more information or stop by to see some of the books written by the Chapmans.
Book discussion – THE SHACK
June 14, 2008
Come to the bookstore this Thursday, June 19, and 7pm for a discussion on the best seller and very beloved fiction book written by William P. Young. The review and reactions to this book vary greatly – with much emotion. To join in the discussion in this week you must have read the book – it’s only fair! Calling to reserve your seat would be helpful.
We’ll do an online discuss later.