They looked into a room that was quite empty except for one big wardrobe; the sort that has a looking-glass in the door. There was nothing else…… Read more “Book Review: The Chronicles of Narnia”
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Book Review: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry
Ultimately, nothing in this life, apart from God, can satisfy our desires. Tragically, we continue to chase after our desires ad infinitum. The result? A chronic state…… Read more “Book Review: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry”
Book Review: Letters to the Church
I can’t help but see our own lameness in failing to see the beauty in God’s design for the Church. Heavenly beings are shocked by God’s Church,…… Read more “Book Review: Letters to the Church”
Book Review: Tolkien’s Ordinary Virtues
If simplicity is a virtue, then living simple lives and cherishing simple pleasures are all that is required for our lives to have value. We need not…… Read more “Book Review: Tolkien’s Ordinary Virtues”
Have you done anything lately worth remembering?
We sat at Panera Bread tonight after church, outside eating salads and watching lightning bolts and googling “deep life questions” to spark discussions. I read aloud from…… Read more “Have you done anything lately worth remembering?”
Book Review: Why Her?
When a woman struggles to understand the goodness of God in her life, she will always look at the success of another woman as a threat to…… Read more “Book Review: Why Her?”
we will never forget
we heard it in the distanceone country, two countriesit would be here soon it was a jokebut then –it wasn’t in a blink it was hereand we…… Read more “we will never forget”
SELF-CARE IN A SELF-LOVE WORLD
I cannot scroll through Instagram ONCE without seeing the phrase “self-care” or “self-love.” A few years ago, when #selfcare started popping up on social media and Pinterest,…… Read more “SELF-CARE IN A SELF-LOVE WORLD”
The Church That Built Me
At six years old, sitting on the couch between my dad and sister, across from my mom who was expecting a baby, I read aloud a letter…… Read more “The Church That Built Me”
Book Review: Tolkien: A Biography
After a while, Tolkien is satisfied he has judged the exam paper fairly and places it on the right-hand pile before plucking another from the pile to…… Read more “Book Review: Tolkien: A Biography”
This Is My Story
“If this is how my story is going to go, so be it.” I wrote that in my journal about two weeks ago, and I’ve both said…… Read more “This Is My Story”
Book Review: Fahrenheit 451
“You must understand that our civilization is so vast that we can’t have our minorities upset and stirred. Ask yourself, What do we want in this country,…… Read more “Book Review: Fahrenheit 451”
Book Review: The Magician’s Nephew
Wow guys, I started and finished this book within 24 hours. No joke. I think this happened for a couple reasons. Allow me to share them with…… Read more “Book Review: The Magician’s Nephew”
Book Review: What Happens When Women Pray
Even though He Himself was God incarnate, He thought it necessary to withdraw to a mountain to pray all night . . . If He, why not…… Read more “Book Review: What Happens When Women Pray”
Not a Waste
That thou givest them they gather: thou openest thine hand, they are filled with good. psalm 104:28 April is over. Truthfully one of the oddest months I’ve ever…… Read more “Not a Waste”
Audiobook Review: The Road Back to You
Audiobook number two is complete! I enjoyed this one as an audiobook more than I enjoyed Real Food for Pregnancy as an audiobook. (That does not necessarily…… Read more “Audiobook Review: The Road Back to You”
Audiobook Review: Real Food for Pregnancy
Real Food for Pregnancy by Lily Nichols, RDN was my first audiobook! And I have to say. . . I don’t think I like audiobooks. That being…… Read more “Audiobook Review: Real Food for Pregnancy”
Guest Post: Punctuating the Crucifixion
This is a guest post by my lovely sister in law, Autumn. I appreciate her heart and willingness to share some thoughts from her devotion today, and…… Read more “Guest Post: Punctuating the Crucifixion”
These Are Simple Days.
These are simple days. Sleep in, slow wake up.Read the Bible, sit on the couch for a few more minutes petting the dog.Put kettle on for coffee…… Read more “These Are Simple Days.”
Book Review: Destination Simple
So much of simple living is in the art of noticing. . . if I had to sum this book up in one idea it would be…… Read more “Book Review: Destination Simple”
Book review: Awe
Forgetting the awesome and glorious One Who made it all and holds it all together by the sheer power of His magnificent will, will always insert me…… Read more “Book review: Awe”
ornaments: a minimalist story
I don’t know about your family, but it seems that as far back as I can remember, my family has been exceedingly sentimental about Christmas ornaments. Every…… Read more “ornaments: a minimalist story”
Book Review: ordinary
My thesis in this book is that we must turn from the frantic search for “something more” to “something more sustainable.” We need to stop adding something…… Read more “Book Review: ordinary”
Twenty-Nineteen Reads
(None of the links in this post benefit me in any way. They are simply to serve as quick access to the books I recommend.) In 2018,…… Read more “Twenty-Nineteen Reads”
challenge for 2020: a blog post to make it official
The start of a new decade is upon us! *insert gasping emoji* First of all, I have been putting a lot of pressure on myself to start…… Read more “challenge for 2020: a blog post to make it official”
growth
I’ve been learning two things that may sound like opposite concepts but can both be applied simultaneously. It’s OK to do things that feel a little crazy,…… Read more “growth”
grace upon grace upon grace
Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds. How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men…… Read more “grace upon grace upon grace”
You Never Know What You Had ‘Til It’s Gone
Since blogging about the social media epidemic, I re-downloaded Instagram. I was only on it for a week before recognizing (ok, my husband noticed it first) how…… Read more “You Never Know What You Had ‘Til It’s Gone”
Root: Organic, Vegan Make-up You Can Actually Afford
I was not paid by Root to promote their business or products. If you choose to use my link to make a purchase, you get a discount…… Read more “Root: Organic, Vegan Make-up You Can Actually Afford”
The Social Media Epidemic
“I release myself from the obligation or expectation to share with the world what is going on in my life.” That was what I wrote in the…… Read more “The Social Media Epidemic”
