A month ago, I caught Covid. And a month ago, Covid-brain became part of my life. I know I am not the only one who has felt sturdy when my mind is stable and strong. For those of us who have known otherwise, we have been desperately thankful for the years of a healthy mind. … Continue reading Where Is God when Your Brain Fails You?
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Favorite Books of 2024
2024 was my biggest reading year yet. I “consumed” 149 books (mostly read, but a few audiobooks). (I can already say that I will be reading much less this year...as I think reading can be a way for me to not have to face certain things.) Of these books, 85 were non-fiction. I’m only going … Continue reading Favorite Books of 2024
My Top Books Read in 2023
I would have to say that reading other people’s lists of top books each year is one of the highlights of my December. But it’s also a joy of mine to share my own list each year, as I know those who love to read are always looking for new titles to add to their … Continue reading My Top Books Read in 2023
Beholding: 21 Quotes
At the end of 2022, it was clear to me that my theme word for 2023 needed to be "behold." My soul needs to just back up and gaze on Jesus. Marinate in his presence. And then this brand new book came out this spring: Beholding: Deepening our Experience in God by Strahan Coleman. Oh … Continue reading Beholding: 21 Quotes
Tears In a Bottle
This week, I finished the book that will, for sure, be one of the top books I read in 2023. Perhaps, I'll write a blog with 20 of the highlighted 184 quotes that resonated with me. But this post is the result of the author quoting Charles Spurgeon. "A Jesus who never wept could never … Continue reading Tears In a Bottle
My Best Books Read in 2022
This past year, I read 78 books. Exactly half were fiction and non-fiction. Some were outstanding. Some were not. Below are my favorites and all ones I would recommend. Disclaimer: I read a lot of hot-of-the-press secular fiction, and cannot remember which of them had language, etc. as many (all?) of them involved adult topics. … Continue reading My Best Books Read in 2022
Free of Charge: 20 Quotes
This year, I have read so many very good books. Miroslav Volf’s Free of Charge: Giving and Forgiving in a Culture Stripped of Grace is definitely in that category. What a soul-stirring, moving, heart-shifting book. And how deep of a read! For one of my final papers for school, I chose to write on the … Continue reading Free of Charge: 20 Quotes
7 Myths about Singleness: 20 quotes
Of the books that I have seen come off the press so far this year, by far the one I would recommend for all Christians is this book by Sam Allberry. This book is for single people, true, but it is also for every person who knows someone who isn’t married. For my single friends: … Continue reading 7 Myths about Singleness: 20 quotes
Satisfied in Jesus
As I was driving home from school last night, I was thinking about the start of a new ministry year and all the many things that will take place in this coming year. While I was praying for the children we will have in our Sunday school classes this year, these verses came to mind: … Continue reading Satisfied in Jesus
Find Rest in Jesus
These past days I have been in La Crosse for work training and what a restful time away it turned out to be. The days were long and full, especially as I had school to do into the late evening hours each night. But in the midst of being busy, my soul is at rest. … Continue reading Find Rest in Jesus
Down Here Looking Up 