Confession: I love devotional books. But I tend to find one and use it for several years before switching to something new. For example, Jesus Calling and Streams in the Desert have been the books I've used for the past seven years. So, while I collect devotionals, I find very few I end up using consistently. 2014 has been a crazy year though, filled with the unexpected. And I have two devotional books I am loving right now ... both are new to me this year and neither is a part of my morning ... [Read More]
Uncomfortable Places
So, yeah, I'm still here. I want to share everything — all. the. stuff. — God has been showing me and doing in and around me. I start pecking out words on the keyboard and somehow what I write seems small compared to what I'm experiencing. The words are not enough to explain and reveal the layers of all I'm learning. But there's also this other thing, this tugging awareness that sometimes what God reveals to me is not for public consumption. Sometimes, He isn't teaching me so I'll teach ... [Read More]
Whispers of Hope by Beth Moore {Book Review}
I have to admit. I'm looking forward to 2014. Well, except the part where my girl starts high school next fall. I have mixed emotions about that part of the coming year. But the truth is, after all the craziness of 2013, I have high hopes for next year. I'm anticipating some incredible things — I'm headed into the new year with an open heart and eager mind for what the Lord wants to do in me. A key component to starting a year well for me is finding a great book to use for my quiet time in ... [Read More]
We Learn Contentment
Waaaay back at the beginning of this series I shared one of the truths of living well: We can be content. This week, we're going to spend some time unpacking this concept and exploring what true contentment looks like in the heart, mind, and life of a believer. Paul wrote in his letter to the Philippians: Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, ... [Read More]
When Lent Presses In
"It occurred to me that perhaps what God calls us to give up, really, is ourselves." Kris Cameally, Introduction to Holey, Wholly, Holy It's 7:10 on Tuesday night. It's been a busy few days and the next two weeks are no less chaotic. We've eaten dinner and done the dishes. I'm sitting in my favorite corner of the couch in my favorite yoga pants and one of my husband's fleece pullovers. Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday. I'm 41 and for most of my life that was just a little notation on the calendar. ... [Read More]
How Weird Is It to Review a Bible? Everyday Matters Bible for Women
Reviewing a Bible is just plain strange, y'all! Far different from the normal book reviews I do where I am discussing content. :) A few weeks ago I received a new Bible in the mail. It's beautiful, isn't it? I love the cover. A lot. But since that's not really the issue in reviewing a Bible, I'll just leave it at: this Bible is so pretty! The pupose of the Everyday Matters Bible for Women is simple: to help you use spiritual disciplines to make your everyday life fuller, richer and deeper ... [Read More]
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