A random roommate assignment introduced me to one of my dearest friends, Cindy Bultema. I was quickly drawn to her contagious smile and deep love for Jesus - although her affinity for sprinkling our room with confetti was a little strange. I'm delighted to host Cindy...
Book Reviews & Recommendations
Books that Build Relationships: Nothing to Prove
Before 10am there are already a list of things telling me I’m not enough. I am behind on laundry, I did not meet a work deadline and I choose to eat a donut rather than avocado toast for breakfast. To turn my insufficiencies around, I try harder. I people please. I...
How to Love Your Neighbor Without Being Overwhelmed
With their typical generosity, my friends Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory are giving away a copy of their newest book, Overwhelmed: Quiet the Chaos & Restore Your Sanity, which just came out this week. If you'd like to get off the overwhelming cycle of making and...
Moms, have you been Hoodwinked?
Do you all have a woman you look up to and admire, someone who is one step ahead of you and light years beyond you? She's been there and done that - and she's still smiling! Karen Ehman is that woman for me. She's a New York Times best selling author and a nationally...
Book Review: “Twelve Extraordinary Women” by John MacArthur
When I (Sara) first started my neighborhood Bible study, I was very nervous and wanted a book to work through instead of writing my own lessons. I was shocked at how few studies are geared toward reaching women who are curious about Christ, but not yet following Him....
Giveaway: Taming the To-Do List by Glynnis Whitwer
It's hard to put "love my neighbor" on my Christmas To-Do list when I'm too busy with other errands. Thankfully, we have my friend Glynnis Whitwer's' new book, Taming the To-Do List, to help us choose our best work this Christmas - and every day. Today we’re giving...
Giveaway: Twelve Inches (my friend’s book!)
This book is special to me for several reasons. First, the author is a friend of mine! I met Patricia Holbrook at the She Speaks Conference by Proverbs 31 Ministries. This conference is like Christmas to me - it's one of the most wonderful times of the year! The...
Book Review: “Becoming More Than A Good Bible Study Girl” by Lysa TerKeurst
One of the things Amy and I are passionate about is studying the Word of God. Combine that with this ministry's obvious love of community and what do you get? Communities of people studying the Word of God. It has been my experience, though, that finding good studies...
A Place to Belong by Lisa Troyer
Review & Recommendation So many women today are searching for a place to belong....for that true circle of friends that provides companionship, encouragement, and acceptance without the fear of being judged or losing a friend. Lisa Troyer challenges the reader...
Deeper Still… and another giveaway!
Spend some time with Lisa Meiners, and you'll want to go "Deeper Still" in your faith and friendships. In this guest post, Lisa shares how God gave her a do over in her neighborhood - and she's also sharing a generous gift with you. Leave a comment or tag The...