motivation | encouragement | support
These posts feature a nonfiction book. Not my norm, but I hope to develop this area.
Every December I like to look back at the books that shaped my year. Some come from beloved authors I follow closely, while others were received as recommendations from friends. Each left something behind: a fresh idea, a deeper faith, a spark of joy. Reading has a way of helping me cultivate growth and stay … Read more
A dear friend gifted me The Ministry of Ordinary Places by Shannan Martin, and it’s absolutely delightful. Reading it feels like you’re sitting down with Shannan with cocoa and talking about life. What is important? What have we learned? How can we do better? How can we laugh at ourselves? It’s full of wisdom, sweetness, … Read more
A very dear friend gifted me How to Know a Person by David Brooks for my birthday. It’s excellent! Full of insight and challenges on how to become a better person. A better communicator. A better listener and questioner. So much of what was discussed in the book deeply resonated with me, and I’m eager … Read more
I read The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown with a group of dear friends, and we met weekly (usually) to discuss and share insights. What a rich, meaningful, fun, and heartwarming experience! The book is all about a journey toward wholehearted living. It’s filled with fun personal anecdotes, wisdom gleaned from careful research, humor, … Read more
Whether you’re in a book club or just enjoy reading, it can be fun to think about important themes and ideas in a book. It’s an interesting exercise whether you agree with the ideas in the book or not. My book club decided to read and discuss The Mystic Jesus by Marianne Williamson. This book … Read more
I’m happy to share my five-star book review of Draw Near by Hadassah Treu. Hadassah offers her perspective on life and loss, filling the book with encouragement and insight. It’s full of wisdom about the gifts found through the most difficult seasons of our lives. Book cover blurb from Draw Near by Hadassah Treu: Can … Read more