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Book on Control- Excellent Christian non-fiction!
Posted on September 16, 2018September 14, 2018 Book Reviews

The Ongoing Struggle with Control (And How God Answered My Prayer)

I heard the sound of glass rattling in the kitchen. Peeking in, I saw my guy kindly unloading the dishwasher. My first response? To *almost*... Read more

book review of Made like Martha
Posted on July 8, 2018June 29, 2018 Book Reviews Faith

God Made Martha

“What’s a Martha?” my husband asked when he saw the title of the book. “Martha from the Bible,” I replied, tapping the subtitle. He read... Read more

The Book of Amazing Stories Review
Posted on November 8, 2017October 3, 2017 Book Reviews

For the Love of Stories

Honest to goodness, I don’t remember where I used to find or read them. All I recall is the anticipation and delight every time a... Read more

Living out our faith sometimes means admitting that it's not me, it's you. And that's okay. God's grace is enough.
Posted on October 29, 2017October 23, 2017 Book Reviews

It’s Not Me, It’s You (And That’s Okay)

“It’s not me, it’s you….” The bad breakup line always seemed so unfair. It’s been my habit to live life assuming there’s always something I... Read more

Follow God, a book review of Follow the Cloud by John Stickl
Posted on October 11, 2017September 13, 2017 Book Reviews

God Leads One Step at a Time

The first time I heard “The Very Next Thing” on the radio in my car, I memorized most of the words. Or rather, they just... Read more

A book about Christ as our anchor and how powerful His effect on our lives can be
Posted on September 27, 2017September 6, 2017 Book Reviews

Connecting God’s Power to Our Anchor in Christ

To me, Jesus walking on water isn’t the craziest part of the story recorded in Matthew 14. Peter’s response is. What would inspire a man... Read more

Cover image of Never Settle for Normal by Jonathan Parnell
Posted on August 2, 2017July 19, 2017 Book Reviews

Frustrated with Normalcy

Normal. It’s something we at once don’t want to be confined to and at the same time wish to obtain. Some think it’s a mirage.... Read more

A book review of Almost There by Bekah Difelice. Perfect for people in transition and searching for home
Posted on July 12, 2017June 21, 2017 Book Reviews

Finding Home in the Midst of Change

He and his groomsmen marched to the altar with General Patton’s March playing. Shortly after, we clasped hands, bowed our heads, and prayed for the... Read more

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