The Big Picture of Fear
On our first-ever house-hunting excursion, we walked into a little ranch with chalk paint on the cabinets in the kitchen. If it had been anywhere... Read more
Category: Book Reviews
A Shift in Perspective
The kitchen countertops were covered with ingredients, bowls, and cooking utensils. I started cooking in the late afternoon, consumed with preparing an elaborate meal. After... Read more
God, Grief, and Good Books
The email came after two others. First, a rejection letter. Second, a bitter note intended to wound. Third, an invitation to read the pre-release of... Read more
Faith Fears and God’s Trustworthiness
What’s the scariest part of faith for you? If you’re not sure, think of the Bible stories you know. Which parts lead you to panic... Read more
Paradox of Perfection Book Review
“Umm…” My husband said hesitantly as he reviewed a recent work project of mine, “Did you want me to give feedback on this?” Taking a... Read more
Giving Up
Do you know the icebreaker question “if you could meet anyone, who would it be?” Usual answers seem to include famous historical people, Bible figures,... Read more
Seeing the Hand of God in Joseph’s story
“In all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” –Romans 8:28 This verse is one of... Read more
More of God Book Review
6am. My phone alarm rang obnoxiously even though it was still dark. I had a new job, plus my old job, and a renewed commitment... Read more
Persevering through Pain (Susie’s Example)
Gathered round in someone’s living room for Bile study, one of the women shared about a time in her life when migraines were the norm.... Read more
Conviction about Christ’s Call
King Josiah was just about my age when a secretary told him “they found a book” in the temple. Hearing it read, he tore his... Read more