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Review: Creating Calm in the Center of Crazy

January 22, 2019July 10, 2017 by Sarah

Creating Calm in the Center of Crazy is Nicole Johnson’s story of how a personal crisis made her realign her priorities. She was pushing herself too hard, spinning in the crazy circles so many of us understand and experience.

A Fresh Batch of Book Reviews #10

October 8, 2018June 25, 2017 by Sarah

I have three excellent books to recommend for your summer reading!

A Fresh Batch of Book Reviews #9

June 7, 2021June 19, 2017 by Sarah

If you want to learn about simple hospitality or how to teach your little ones about Jesus, I have two books to recommend today.

The Turquoise Table will inspire you to reach out to your neighbors in fellowship, without all the hassle of a house party. Author Kristin Schell was inspired by the story of Ludmilla, an elderly woman in Prague, who opens her home to anyone who wants to talk. Kristin placed an ordinary picnic table in her Texas front yard, painted it turquoise, and neighbors began showing up. She’s built a ministry from this table, and in this book she shares lots of ideas for building community.

Review: Launch Your Dream

September 22, 2018May 29, 2017 by Sarah

Every one of us has a dream inside worth pursuing, but few of us have a plan of action for our dreams. Launch Your Dream is a detailed plan for fulfilling your dream, whether it’s writing a book, living a freelance life, or starting your own business.

Review: Finding God’s Blessings in Brokenness

May 15, 2017May 8, 2017 by Sarah

Finding God’s Blessings in Brokenness: How Pain Reveals His Deepest Love

I’m a long-time fan of Dr. Charles Stanley, whose teaching has had a very important impact on my spiritual growth. This book did not disappoint my expectations of solid biblical teaching, deep insights into God’s truth, and uplifting encouragement.