This book review is by my husband, Dave, who loves reading and sharing book recommendations. He recently preached through the book of Jonah, and Rediscovering Jonah was one of his top resources. There’s something about the book of Jonah that makes it a favourite subject for cutesy children’s art: adorable cartoon whales flipping their tails at... Read More
Hidden Depths in the Book of Jonah: A Review of Timothy Keller’s Rediscovering Jonah
Colouring Psalm 96
Psalm 96 declares the glory of God and invites all of creation to join in praising Him. For centuries, Christians around the world have benefited from memorizing and meditating on this hymn of praise. For those of us who enjoy colouring as a way to relax, colouring the Psalms is a wonderful way to meditate... Read More
Our Amazing God: Three Lessons from the Book of Jonah
Today in church, I whispered to my daughter that Jonah was my favorite book of the Bible. Her eyes widened with surprise and disbelief. “But it’s so painful!” was her response. She doesn’t love reading the account of the many failures of Jonah. My deep love for this book started in college. As a literature... Read More
Conscience by Andrew Naselli and J.D. Crowley: A great book on a much-needed topic
This book review is by my husband, Dave, who loves reading and sharing book recommendations. He recently wrote questions to help our church as we study through this particular book together. If you are like most Christians, there are some words that you hear a lot—grace, gospel, maybe worship—and some that you probably don’t. It’s... Read More
New Prayer Journal: Organize your prayers and track God’s work in your life
Are you yearning for greater faith and an effective prayer life? Prayer Journal: A Record of God’s Answers to Prayer can help you organize your prayer practice, align your petitions with God’s truth, and bear witness to the miraculous ways in which He answers. Within this journal, you’ll find two essential tools to cultivate a life... Read More
12 Ways Your Smartphone Is Changing You by Tony Reinke: A Truly Beneficial Examination of Smartphone Habits
My smartphone is changing me. But this book changed me as well, and it did so in incredibly valuable ways. I highly recommend it to each and every person who holds a smartphone in the palm of her hand. In the sea of bad news about how smart phones and social media usage are changing... Read More
Learning and retaining God’s truth: Being doers of the word
As a college teacher for nearly 20 years, I taught my students how to improve their English skills. But I knew that the brief sessions I had with them in the classroom weren’t going to be the primary thing that led to their improvement. I was giving them opportunities and methods for change, and what... Read More
Avenues through Loneliness: The Steps out of Loneliness and into True Friendship and Intimacy
I couldn’t believe the loneliness that accompanied childbirth. Now, trust me when I say that I have no regrets about having children, but I wasn’t prepared for the loneliness that would ensue upon transitioning to motherhood. Overnight, my entire daily and weekly routine had to change, and I could no longer go out or be... Read More
Amy Carmichael’s “IF”: A small and intensely valuable devotional work
Amy Carmichael’s missionary labours extended over five decades beginning in the late Victorian period and sweeping through the Edwardian period of Britain’s history. Though she began her work in Japan, the majority of her years were spent ministering to women and children in India. A serious evaluation of her soul’s health was a daily habit with... Read More
How to Start Bible Journaling without Being an Artist: Benefits of Bible Journaling and Tips for Success
Should 2024 be the year when you start Bible journaling? Here are some easy steps to get started in Bible journaling, as well as some tips for ways to make your Bible journaling effective and not distracting. I have been journaling in one form or another for decades, and it has greatly benefited my study... Read More