Appetites change. When my kids are in the midst of a growth spurt, they out-eat me at mealtimes and constantly hunt for food; their...

In the movie, Jingle All the Way, two dads have promised their sons a superhero action figure for Christmas, but discover (when they...

“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies . . . The man who never reads lives only one.” - George R.R. Martin This summer's reading...

Hey! My name is Amber and I'm a theologian. I'm not a scholar, a professor or a pastor. I am, however, a follower of Christ, a wife, a...

Not all work is glamorous. It's work after all. I've hoed beet fields - leaving blisters on my hands, picked at the conveyer belt on our...

Do you typically have more time to read in summer, or less? The summer months are often filled with events and activities, the kids are...

It's easy to spend time with people we enjoy. I'm an introvert and though I find myself fading away after a long time in the presence of...

Shame is like a weed. It begins with a thought. Our past experiences give it shape and nourishment while it invades our thoughts,...

I don't always say the right thing. I wish I did... but I don't. You're getting ready for bed, the events of the day flow through your...

“You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.” - C.S. Lewis I agree with Lewis, a warm beverage goes...

The other day, I was with a woman who was struggling with serious health issues. She was most anxious about whether she'd improve enough...

The last month of cozy winter reading! (I know, I'm a little optimistic here on the Canadian prairies) My book stack continues to...

Some lessons are best learned through story. In our spiritual growth, we often tend to seek out direct instruction, a list of dos or...

The world is not as it should be. Your friend's daughter is diagnosed with leukaemia, your brother struggling with mental health can't...

What has your discipleship journey looked like? Did someone take you under their wing, meet regularly for coffee, or study the Bible with...

Sitting on the plush area rug, my daughter opens her gift - her great-grandparents watch with a curious eye. She pulls out a new...

Another reading year gone by. With the help of publishers and Netgalley, I've had the opportunity to read and review a quite a few books...

As we enter the winter season of cozy reading, we're trading the fresh breeze with a scent of grass clippings for warmth drifting from...

Equal and distinct. These are two important words as we talk about people and relationships. Equality reminds us of our sameness and...

Little things shouldn’t be ignored or passed over. Consider the size of an ant. They’re easily stepped on, but invade anything sweet with...