Over the past year I have fallen in love with reading again. I've always been a reader - I even have a "Great Books" focus that I earned with my Master's degree at Villanova. But in my work in online ministry and receiving so many books to read and review, I lost my love for it. It felt like part of my job, and I struggled to feel connected with the stories I was reading because I was reading books that "everyone" was reading and not the books I wanted to read. So here are some of my favorites from the year, with little snapshot reviews & links in case you're interested in grabbing a few for yourself. Some links will be affiliate links, which means that I'll receive a small ... View the Post
What Writers Read
To be honest, I'm sure other writers probably read a lot of really uh...writerly...things. But after a season of pouring all my words into a book and then watching God take it out into the world, I've needed way more fiction. And not even high brow, read all the classics kind of fiction. Middle grade stuff that I can zip through in two days with a strong storyline, compelling characters, and a fast moving plot. So here's what I've been reading this week! Kiranmala is a 12-year-old who loves black hoodies, purple punk-rock boots, and hates everything to do with princesses. Until her parents disappear on her birthday, two princes from another world show up, and she spends the rest of ... View the Post
Taking Time to Give Thanks
This is a sponsored post written by Basic Invite. I haven’t used them before, but I do love a company that makes it easy for busy women who are working hard to serve God to stay connected with friends, family, and community. There are no affiliate links included, but be sure to grab that coupon code at the end if you want to give them a try! We know what it’s like to be busy. Finding time for yourself when you hardly have time to sit down is a challenge. That is why finding those moments to rest and making the most of them is important, even if it’s only five minutes. One of the things we like to do is take a few moments to write a handwritten note to family and friends. Writing a ... View the Post
Super Short Summer Book Reviews
I have a confession to make. I love reviewing books. I love getting books in the mail, I love getting a sneak peek of a book before it's available to the public, and I love getting the chance to decide for myself if I love it or not before the internet and "best seller" lists start bossing around my reading choices. This summer I've been reading a lot. Some great books, some that ended up on the DNF (did not finish) list. All added to my Goodreads list so I don't forget what I've read this year. Unfortunately, most of those books have been fiction borrowed from the library and I've gotten behind on actually SHARING my thoughts about these books. So I thought I'd put together what I'm ... View the Post
She is Priceless
The first time I received a pearl necklace it was a gift for my college graduation. Apparently, that's the traditional gift because I also received matching pearl earrings. The only other time pearls were added to my closet, I bought a strand of fake ones for myself as a souvenir during my first trip to Nashville. I'd visited an art museum across the street from our hotel by myself, and had such a lovely time. Pearls are created out of unpleasant circumstances. When a foreign substance enters the mouth of the oyster, it begins applying layers of nacre to the irritant as a way to protect itself. Out of something difficult comes something incredibly beautiful. Today is the She is ... View the Post
An Easy Easter Gift Guide
Target has had Easter items out since the day after Valentine's Day, and it can be really overwhelming to find items to fill those Easter baskets that aren't just fun, but meaningful. One thing we definitely don't need in our house is more "stuff," which is why I thought I would share with you some of my favorite Easter gifts and activities to help your family celebrate. Though I'll be honest. I definitely bought the little "Easter Egg Hunt" signs from Target's dollar section. And some Peeps. affiliate links included below - visit my "disclosure" page for additional details We are big, big fans of the Bible Belles stories. Erin has created a series of books that draw our ... View the Post
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