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Abuse and Self Care, Book Reviews, Encouragement

A Beautiful Wreck

Who else is compiling a list of books for upcoming spring break? Or even for their summer reads on those lazy days in the sun or shade, on the beach or at home lounging around the yard?

A Beautiful Wreck by the talented and multiply-published author CeeCee James is available now. You can even find it for your Kindle for free! 

The Wrecked and Yours Second Chance Trilogy is now complete with book three, A Beautiful Wreck. Written to be a stand alone, this sweet romance is all about hope restored. Please read the official description of this gem. Continue Reading

Book Reviews, Encouragement, Life Is Beautiful

Curious Faith

What are you curious about?

Other people?

How things work?

What about God? Are you curious about him and how he works?

As I’ve been reading Curious Faith: Rediscovering Hope in the God of Possibility” by Logan Wolfram, I’ve become more and more curious about God, who he is, what he’s doing, and why he loves me. (From her book, Logan Wolfram is a plate-juggling mom and interior decorator turned writer, speaker, and host of the Allume conference.)

I find that no matter where I am in life, there’s always more to discover, pursue, and unravel about the God of Possibility.

We are born with an innate curiosity to explore, marvel, and believe there is more to life. But, laundry piles up. Bills pile up. Ultimately, life piles up…” ~Logan Wolfram in Curious Faith

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Book Reviews, Encouragement, Life Is Beautiful

During the Hard, “Just Show Up”

I have a confession to make.

I agreed to read this book and share my thoughts about it with you several weeks ago.

But I put it off. I knew it would be tough. This book rested safely on my desk between bookends, nestled in between some other excellent reading choices.

I’d look at it and feel a pang that I needed to really get going on it, but then I’d shy away.  Why? you’re wondering.  Let me tell you… Continue Reading

Book Reviews, Encouragement, Life Is Beautiful

Get Off the Hamster Wheel: Breaking Busy Book Review

(I received a copy of this book plus a book bundle from Zondervan in exchange for my thoughts and opinions of Breaking Busy.)

I had reached my capacity level and was standing in the airport calling my own bra to prove it.” (From Breaking Busy: How to Find Peace & Purpose in a World of Crazy by Alli Worthington).

When I read that line my first thought was: “This woman gets me.” Continue Reading