Many of my friends have been posting about their favorite books they read in 2017. Following suite, here were some of my top reads. My goal for 2018 is to read at least 3 books from genres/topics I normally wouldn't pick up. Seeing some of my friends' lists is helping me find some, but if… Continue reading Favorite Books of 2017
Category: Books
Dinner with Jesus
Reading a book by Barbara Broncroft today, these words captured my heart: "Being graciously received when we bring our sin to Christ strengthens our faith in the efficacy of the cross. We experience its powerful effects each time God welcomes us; we trust more deeply each time he responds with mercy and grace. As we… Continue reading Dinner with Jesus
A Week of Hope {wonder-full wanderings}
Week one of the beautiful advent season... One candle lit on the advent wreath... The hope candle. The flame dances small but mighty both on the wreath and in our souls. I don't believe it's coincidence that everywhere I turn it seems the 'word of the week' appears. All through the pages of God's… Continue reading A Week of Hope {wonder-full wanderings}
Hands Free Life by Rachel Macy Stafford
In addition to blogging more, I've also been challenging myself to do more reading. It is so easy to waste away hours on Facebook or Pinterest or other mindless things, that I decided reading, even just a few minutes a day, night be a more productive use of my time. So when I had the… Continue reading Hands Free Life by Rachel Macy Stafford
Suffering {just write – day 2}
I love reading. My kindle app is full of books; my shelf has plenty more. Sometimes I find myself paralyized by the quantity of options to the point I just have to force myself to pick one and start reading. The most recent choice was "Running on Empty:The Gospel for Women in Ministry" by Barbara… Continue reading Suffering {just write – day 2}
Is Cinderella a Christian?
Often when we think of Cinderella, we think of this picture perfect story with a fancy dress, glass slippers, and a handsome prince. Of course we could have a pretty princess smile on our face all the time if we had THAT life. But it's easy to forget what Cinderella's day-to-day life was like: What… Continue reading Is Cinderella a Christian?
Empty Hands and An Open Heart
Amen! Let it be so, God! Help me simply come to You... Come to Me with empty hands and an open heart, ready to receive abundant blessings. I know the depth and breadth of your neediness. Your life-path has been difficult, draining you of strength. Come to Me for nurture. Let Me fill you up… Continue reading Empty Hands and An Open Heart
Until God’s Love is Enough… {31 Days of Imperfection – Day 24}
Maybe you've been there-I know I have-getting ready to settle in and have some "date" time with Jesus but then, you just don't. You know it's good for your relationship. You actually enjoy it most the time you spend with him. You even miraculously HAVE time to interact a little. And yet... You check your… Continue reading Until God’s Love is Enough… {31 Days of Imperfection – Day 24}
Because God’s Love is Perfect… {31 Days of Imperfection – Day 20}
"Because God's Love is Perfect, I Don't Have to Be" Before I got past even this chapter's title in a book I'm currently reading (A Confident Heart by Renee Swope), I knew it would likely have things to say to inform my 31 Days of Imperfection blog posts. Within a couple pages I was overwhelmed… Continue reading Because God’s Love is Perfect… {31 Days of Imperfection – Day 20}
All People Matter
As a person who generally does not make habit of reading the forwards to books, I'm extremely glad that I actually read the one at the front of Kisses from Katie by Katie Davis. This entire book has grabbed my attention and my heart. I'm sure I will share other parts of this book… Continue reading All People Matter
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