Looking for a good book to read next? Here’s what on my stack — Bible study and quiet time suggestions, fiction and nonfiction too! Including new releases from Emily P. Freeman, Amanda Bacon & Anne-Renee Gumley, and Karen Kingsbury.
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What I’m Reading {January 2019}

If we were meeting for coffee or you dropped by my house one Tuesday morning, there is one thing I’m sure of — we’d talk about books. Even if you said you weren’t a reader {which would, of course, make me a little sad but nevertheless}, I’d tell you I know a book you’d love. I […]
Book Review: Why Her? by Nicki Koziarz

So one of my favorite parts of this writing/blogging thing is the opportunity to review books. It’s a great gig — publishers send you free books and you get to tell the world what you think. A few months ago, I requested a book I’d been wanting to read, Why Her? 6 Truths We Need […]
The Secret to Joy for Your Family {guest post by Kristen Welch, author of Raising World Changers in a Changing World}

A long time ago, I won a beautiful Vintage Pearl necklace for telling a story about how we were one of “those” families. I also read along as one of my favorite family/DIY bloggers went on a Compassion Trip to Kenya. At a conference I had the opportunity to meet Kristen Welch and tell her […]
FIRST ASK WHY {an interview with author Shelly Wildman}

I love birthdays! Even though my birthday is at the beginning of October, I always feel like I should get to celebrate all month long. But it isn’t just people birthdays I love — I also get super excited about book birthdays! And today is the birthday of a book I am thrilled to share […]
{Crowdsourcing} Favorite Parenting Books

I’m a huge fan of crowdsourcing. You know, asking the people you know for their best recommendations, resources, and ideas. In my #girlMOMS group, I do a lot of this type of thing — asking for best mother-daughter date ideas or fun movies to watch together, etc. Recently, I asked what their favorite parenting books are. […]