library — nonfiction

  The Psalms have been a go-to throughout my life. I love the poeticism of them, the rich depth of thought, the journey many of them take from honest struggle to a place of praise. There is much wisdom to be gained in reading them, and they always strike a personal chord within me. That … Continue reading "Shalom in Psalms"

Over the years since my kids have been born, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about the qualities we want to instill in them. Virtues, character traits, fruit of the Spirit. There are all kinds of ways to say that what we essentially want is for them to have the nature of God come … Continue reading "Raising Uncommon Kids"

If you’re familiar with Proverbs 31 Ministries, you may have heard of Sharon Jaynes. She was VP for several years and has authored several books. I just finished her new book Take Hold of the Faith You Long For. And it’s good. The cover is pretty, which is a plus, and the topic of faith … Continue reading "Take Hold of the Faith"

Book: 21 Seconds to Change Your World Author: Dr. Mark Rutland I gotta be honest. Non-fiction books are hard to get through for me. I can read fiction all day long, but I have to gut it out to get through a complete nonfiction book. That said, I really loved the premise of this book. … Continue reading "21 Seconds: Dr. Mark Rutland"