Book description
What if we viewed reading as not just a personal hobby or a pleasurable indulgence but a spiritual practice that deepens our faith?In Reading for the Love of God, award-winning author Jessica Hooten Wilson does just that--and then shows readers how to reap the spiritual benefits of reading. She argues that the simple act of reading can help us learn to pray well, love our neighbor, be contemplative, practice humility, and disentangle ourselves from contemporary idols.Accessible and engaging, this guide outlines several ways Christian thinkers--including Augustine, Julian of Norwich, Frederick Douglass, and Dorothy L. Sayers--approached the act of reading. It also includes useful special features such as suggested reading lists, guided practices to approaching texts, and tips for meditating on specific texts or Bible passages. By learning to read for the love of God, readers will discover not only a renewed love of reading but also a new, vital spiritual practice to deepen their walk with God.
Demolition Queen
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RZRWRE
This app's compatibility with different formats has made my audiobook collection diverse and enjoyable. With this app, audiobook listening has become an integral part of my daily routines β it's a game-changer. Tone adjustment is so cool. It's like customizing the reader's voice to my liking.
SunnySnap
Audiobooks at my fingertips β this app's functionality is truly impressive. Good for background listening. I didnβt get fully immersed, but it was pleasant enough to have on while doing chores. The narratorβs voice was easy to listen to, even if the delivery lacked some energy.
Campfire Mama
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Betty Cricket
This app's convenience has turned me into an avid audiobook listener. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a wonderful way to share the joy of storytelling with friends, sparking engaging conversations and connections that transcend boundaries.
Easy Street
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Toe
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Taz Ringer
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my audio content much more enjoyable in noisy environments. I'm hooked on this app's ability to make reading fit into every nook and cranny of my day.
Tse Tse Guy
I'm able to enjoy books in a whole new way β while cooking, working out, or even gardening. Looping playback helps me immerse myself in the content. It's my secret study weapon. An audiobook Iβll listen to again! The story was engaging, and the narratorβs performance made it even better. Some parts were so well-delivered that I replayed them just to hear the emotion again.
Mother Hen
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a feature I can't live without. I love how this app makes even the most mundane tasks exciting with audio stories. With support for various formats, I can finally listen to my diverse audiobook collection.
Steel Cut Toe
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Sofa King
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Spunky Chick
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K-9
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Lady Petal
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Spunky Chick
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Casanova
ListenBook's audio filters allow me to customize the audio playback to suit my preferences perfectly. Looping playback has taken my language learning to new heights. Highly recommended! ListenBook's player features, including chapters and bookmarks, are invaluable for a seamless experience.
Cali Yacht
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EchoExplorer
This app has made literature accessible and engaging for all ages. With a vast genre selection, I've broadened my horizons and explored new topics. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile. I love the ability to change the font size. It makes reading the titles so easy.
Racy Lady
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun and unique feature I can't get enough of. I'm addicted to this app's curated playlists and recommendations β they're spot on. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun and interactive way to connect.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience