Last month my favorite read was Behind the Ranges: The Life-Changing Story of J. O. Fraser, by Geraldine Taylor. Here is my short-and-sweet summary. My first thought upon reading Behind the Ranges? I have never before read a biography that so inspired me to pray. Fraser’s utter dependence on prayer to accomplish God’s work in God’s way reminds us all…
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Steeped in Stories: beautifully written, a lovely examination of children’s literature, but ends with a lecture on racial power. Pros of Steeped in Stories: Mitali Perkins is an engaging storyteller and the champion that children’s classics need in this era. While some of her perspectives are very different from mine (she embraces feminism, while I call myself a recovering feminist;…
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A mini review of Glimpses of Grace: Treasuring the Gospel in Your Home, by Gloria Furman. Gloria Furman writes about resting in the truth of the gospel as we live in the mundane in Glimpses of Grace. (This is one of Mrs. Furman’s older books, published in 2013.) Her humility as she confesses her own sin even while calling us…
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I’m continuing my series of mini book reviews with the new year–goodbye, 2021! Hello, 2022! I hope these reviews are helpful to you without taking up too much of your precious time! 🙂 This quick review is of a book by Hansen and Leeman, called Rediscover Church. Rediscover Church: Why the Body of Christ is Essential, by Collin Hansen and…
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It’s that time of year again! Each year I collect my favorite reads of the year to share with others. And each year I beg contributions for next year’s reading list. (Drop your recommendations in the comment section, please, or comment on my Instagram or Facebook! I may not be able to read as much in the coming year. This…
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