A few years ago, I read and loved The Nesting Place by Myquillyn Smith. When I heard she had a new book coming out last year, I knew I'd buy it, just because I loved her first book so much. Then I heard that the new book was called Cozy Minimalist Home: More Style, Less Stuff, … [Read more...]
Books to Read and Skip: November 2018
November became the unofficial month for fiction books. With the exception of one book, everything I read this month was fiction. This is pretty opposite of my norm. Usually it's the opposite - lots of nonfiction and one or two fiction books. It felt good to do some fun, easy … [Read more...]
Books to Read…and Skip: October 2018
In January, I set a (VERY LOFTY) reading goal on Goodreads to read 100 books this year. As of now (the end of October), I'm at 72. Can I read 28 books in two months?!? Gah! I'm going to do my best. Next year I'm not going to aim quite so high. ;) Anyway, I did make a little … [Read more...]
Ministry of Ordinary Places: My Thoughts
A few months ago, I felt God tugging at my heart, telling me that it was time to get uncomfortable. "What? Umm. Wait. I LIKE being comfortable, God." That was my response. Awesome, right? I lost count over the number of ways that God confirmed this message in my life over … [Read more...]
Books to Read…and Skip: September 2018
Ah, September. The official end of summer. The official beginning of book reading season. I AM SO READY. Fuzzy blankets. Apple cinnamon candles. Piles and piles of books to read in front of the wood stove. Let's cozy it up, my friends. I managed to get a little … [Read more...]