Margaret Jensen’s warm stories of life as the daughter of a Scandinavian immigrant pastor in the Canadian north touch readers’ heart with timeless lessons of unwavering faith and family love.
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July 15th, 2009 at 4:15 pm
I was surprised by how attractive biblical marriage is portrayed within the pages of this encouraging little book. This is not about how to have a happy marriage/family life when both partners are ‘wonderful’. This is the life-story of a woman who applied God’s truths to her life and trusted in the Lord for the outcome. Her husband didn’t suddenly turn into the romantic white knight she may have dreamed about in her youth, but she loved and respected him, even regarding his differences. She walked the walk, sacrificing many things to the Lord, and found that the secret to a happy life was a thankful heart. There just aren’t very many Christian books out there that unabashedly take God’s word as it is written. So many water it down with situational ethics…this one does not, but what an encouraging and riveting biography for us to follow.
July 15th, 2009 at 6:12 pm
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First We Have Coffee
A relative loaned me a well-worn paperback copy of this book to read, and I laughed and cried as I read it. When I finished the book, I didn’t want to put it down.
July 15th, 2009 at 10:50 pm
This is the story of an immigrant family in the early 1900s. Many times were hard but the family’s faith in God brought them through. This is a very easy to read book with stories that put the reader in the setting. The stories, although enlightening about living in that time period, also serve the purpose of building one’s faith by seeing how Mama believed God’s promises and helped all her children to believe them too. This book is a pleasure to read & the reader will feel better after having read it.
July 15th, 2009 at 11:56 pm
This book is the best faith builder I’ve read in a long time. “Mama’s” frequent reminders of God’s faithfulness are real and convicting. Mrs. Jensen is a marvelous storyteller.
July 16th, 2009 at 1:04 am
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Inspiring!
“First We Have Coffee” is one of the dearest books I’ve read. I have bought it over and over again for many years, only to give my copy away and buy another.
July 16th, 2009 at 6:38 am
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Great Gift Book!!!
I was given this book as a gift and just fell in love with it. I now keep several copies on hand to give as gifts. Its easy to read and full of depth!
July 16th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
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First We Have Coffee
This is an excellent book to read. I have this book and I have passed it around to my friends. It is a very heart warming story. I hope you like it.
July 16th, 2009 at 5:29 pm
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A Must-Read Book
This book inspired me so much, as a Christian wife and mother! The author’s tales of her mother made me strive to learn more Bible verses, so I can teach them to my own children…
July 16th, 2009 at 8:32 pm
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Comforting reminders of a simple faith
A friend gave me this book while I was going through a difficult time. It was a perfect distraction. I enjoyed Mrs.
July 16th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
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Margret Jensen is a gifted writer - a story for all ages
Margret Jensen’s account of growing up with a Father who was dedicated to the Lord made me laugh and cry, but most of all it made me apprecite how truly fortunate some of us are…
July 17th, 2009 at 5:06 am
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I laughed, I cried! I couldn’t put it down!
First We Have Coffee is the most inspirational and
uplifting book I have read in years! The true story of the Tweten family kept me laughing and crying and then laughing again…