“Your growth in Christ will go no further than your settledness, way down deep in your heart, that God loves you.” p. 75, Deeper by Dane Ortlund. Last year over Thanksgiving, I read Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund and blogged about it HERE. The Lord used that text inContinue Reading
Over the past few years, Jen Wilkin has become one of my favorite writers. I’m so grateful for her heart for Scripture and her desire to keep the Word first in all things. There aren’t a lot of people who would dive eagerly into the Ten Commandments in a wayContinue Reading
Canoeing the Mountains by Tod Bolsinger has been on my shelf for quite a while. However, I’m grateful to report that I read it when I needed it most. As a leader in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve been pushed to chart new territories and to take newContinue Reading
The Marriage Adventure by Daniel and Bonnie Hoover was a great read at just the right time. Over the past 18 months, we have been living in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the HUGE gifts of this time has been all the time that I’ve been ableContinue Reading
I have read every book that Andy Stanley has ever written…not because we always have a similar theology or philosophy…but because I believe he has a lot to say about leadership, stewardship, and intentionality. Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets was a great read and I’ll definitely be sharing copies of thisContinue Reading
The Sabbath by Abraham Joshua Heschel has been quoted and referenced in so many conversations, podcasts, articles, and sermons I have run across that I decided it was finally time to read the whole thing myself! And I’m so glad I did! I enjoy getting up early on Sunday morningsContinue Reading
Chick-fil-A is one of my favorite companies to learn about. I try to read everything I can from any of their executives as it relates to leadership, customer service, marketing, and anything else. Covert Cows and Chick-fil-A: How Faith, Cows, and Chicken Built an Iconic Brand by Steve Robinson, formerContinue Reading
We had the sweetest (literally) surprise one afternoon when we came home. Some of our dear friends made a quick weekend trip to Memphis and brought home Gibson’s donuts as a surprise to us. What a precious gesture…so thoughtful and kind. And…we ate the whole box in a shorter amountContinue Reading
Help My Unbelief: Why Doubt is Not the Enemy of Faith by Barnabas Piper is one of those books that just feels like a balm for a weary soul. “Alone we are blind. The Spirit gives sight. Alone we are foolish. The Spirit gives wisdom. Alone we are dead. TheContinue Reading
LEAD by Paul David Tripp is one of the most helpful books I’ve read in a while. I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to read it nice and slow. Tripp breaks the book into 12 different areas identifying gospel principles for leadership in the church. I found itContinue Reading