This post contains affiliate links A Small Book for the Hurting Heart is the most recent volume in the “small book” series from New Growth Press. In this book, author and Pastor Paul Tautges gently and graciously walks readers through meditations on loss, grief, and healing over the course of 50 devotionals. I had my…
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Jif No Sugar Added & Smuckers Sugar Free VoxBox
This post contains affiliate links I received the Jif No Sugar Added & Smuckers Sugar Free VoxBox compliments of Influenster, Jif, and Smuckers in exchange for my honest review. When I learned that I would be receiving the Jif No Sugar Added & Smuckers Sugar Free VoxBox from Influenster, I was curious to see if…
The Characters of Easter Book Review
This post contains affiliate links The Characters of Easter is the latest book by pastor and author, Daniel Darling. This is a really neat book that explores the background of the Easter story and opens readers’ eyes wider to the cultural and historical contexts of the gospels. I really enjoyed reading about the various individuals…
Conair Infiniti Pro by The Knot Dr. Dryer Brush Review
This post contains affiliate links When I received word from Influenster that I was selected for the Conair Infiniti Pro by the Knot Dr. Dryer Brush campaign, I was excited. I quickly Googled the product and learned that it sold for about $40 and was thankful to be receiving one for testing purposes. I already…
A Brief Theology of Periods Book Review
This post contains affiliate links For years I’ve struggled with hormonal issues of various kinds. I’ve often wondered how to understand the way being an embodied soul is affected by my hormones. Like many women, I’m sure, I’ve struggled to identify whether my experiences are directly tied to my hormones or my heart. Rachel Jones…
What Miscarriage Taught Me About Grief
Behold, these are but the outskirts of his ways, and how small a whisper do we hear of him! But the thunder of his power who can understand? Job 26:14 Since sharing publicly about my miscarriage, I’ve been encouraged by the kind, gentle, and compassionate responses I’ve received. My journey with grief has been a strange one yet I don’t want to miss…
Being A Helper Is More Than Housework
One evening while my husband and I were doing yard work together, I wondered if, at that moment, I was closer to reflecting the reason for Eve’s creation (Genesis 2:18) than I had ever been before. Thoughts about what it means to be a wife and a woman within the contexts of the church and…
From Surprise to Sorrow: My Miscarriage Story
This post contains affiliate links Miscarriage is a part of my story that I never anticipated. I know that may sound foolish and perhaps it is. Please note that this is my very personal story. I’m sharing it here hoping that perhaps it will encourage one person in knowing that they are not alone in…
Grace Based Discipline Book Review
This post contains affiliate links I’m unsure of how I initially came across Grace Based Discipline by Karis Kimmel Murray but I’m thankful I came across it nonetheless. The title had been on my Thriftbooks wishlist and upon placing a recent order, I decided to add it to my cart. I had been wanting to read…
How to Eat Your Bible Book Review
This post contains affiliate links How to Eat Your Bible is the debut title by pastor and author Nate Pickowicz. In this short volume, Pickowicz adopts an approach to Bible literacy that is both simple and practical. Pickowicz begins the book by sharing about how he was once in a season in which his Bible…