The Practice of the Presence of God in Modern English by Brother Lawrence, translated by Marshall Davis In the gospel kingdom, there are no insignificant people. Fishermen behold the glory of God. Shepherds become kings. And cooks linger near heaven's throne as soup simmers on the stove. Lawrence, a lay brother in 17th-century Paris, cultivated... Continue Reading →

Adore: A Simple Practice for Experiencing God in the Middle Minutes of Your Day by Sara Hagerty 'O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.' These are more than mere lyrics to a carol we sing every Christmas; these words unlock a hidden world at the deepest level of our souls. Sara describes the... Continue Reading →

Hearing God: Developing a Conversational Relationship with God by Dallas Willard You know those people who have walked with Jesus so much that they seem to belong to a different time zone? As a spiritual formation teacher who moves at the pace of heaven, Dallas is uniquely positioned to shepherd readers toward finding their home... Continue Reading →

Give Them Grace: Dazzling Your Kids with the Love of Jesus by Elyse Fitzpatrick and Jessica Thompson "Although we're Christian parents, it doesn't necessarily follow that our parenting is essentially Christian. Frequently it's something else entirely." With these surprising words from the introduction, Elyse and Jessica—mother-daughter duo extraordinaire—will begin systematically dismantling everything you thought you... Continue Reading →

The Discipline of Grace by Jerry Bridges Oxymoron: a phrase comprised of a pair of words with conflicting meanings. Discipline? I'm your girl. Grace? One of my favorite concepts. But the two have always felt a bit like opposites; I never really understood that they regularly merge and dance together all along the road to... Continue Reading →

Grace, Not Perfection: Embracing Simplicity, Celebrating Joy by Emily Ley Have you ever taken on more than you could handle? Like, way more than you could handle? As a young working mom driven by perfectionism and productivity, Emily found herself hurtling full-throttle toward burnout. The concept of grace caught her at the last second. She... Continue Reading →

Beholding and Becoming: The Art of Everyday Worship by Ruth Chou Simons For far too long, the gospel has been delivered in a distinctly utilitarian packaging. No aesthetics for us, thank you very much! We've decided that truth can't be beautiful—anything too slick or polished or pretty must be a counterfeit. But now coffee tables... Continue Reading →

Catching Fireflies: Teaching Your Heart to See God's Light Everywhere by Patsy Clairmont "Let there be light" blazed forth as the first message from the Creator's lips, and humanity has been captivated by it ever since. Perhaps the most captivated is Patsy Clairmont, herself a small, sassy ball of light. So who better to write... Continue Reading →

The Creative Family Manifesto: Encouraging Imagination and Nurturing Family Connections by Amanda Blake Soule If you've ever been around a family that simply oozes creativity, you know that the experience can be both inspiring and daunting. You'd love for a little of their magic to rub off on your own crew, but where would you... Continue Reading →