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Amber Thiessen
Oct 6, 2021
What's On My Shelf (Oct 2021)
Ever thought about how much you read...that's not a book? Maybe you read a magazine, or a flyer, something in a printed form, but there's...

Amber Thiessen
Sep 29, 2021
She Works His Way | Book Review
Our careers are more than just a way to earn a living; they are a chance to embody the love and grace of Jesus to those we encounter each...

Amber Thiessen
Sep 22, 2021
Fix Your Eyes | Book Review
Hopping off the boat onto a wobbling dock, my son shouts, “Hey mom, look!” He points to a bird in flight. We watch as it perches atop a...

Amber Thiessen
Sep 8, 2021
Welcoming the Uncomfortable Work of God
I started using a new app that stores quotes I’ve highlighted in my kindle books. Each day I'm sent a highlight reel to look at and...

Amber Thiessen
Sep 1, 2021
When Words Matter Most
What’s your platform? We tend to think about it in terms of social media, how many friends or followers you have, the number of likes on...

Amber Thiessen
Aug 25, 2021
What's On My Shelf (Aug 2021)
When's the last time a book you read sunk in deeply? Was it a novel? Nonfiction? Poetry? Words are tools to communicate truths about...

Amber Thiessen
Aug 18, 2021
Telling the Story of God's Faithfulness
Author Jasmine Holmes loves history. It’s easy to tell. Her writing exudes an enthusiasm to share the discoveries she’s made of the...

Amber Thiessen
Aug 11, 2021
Bold, Desperate, Relentless Prayer
I read the main title, pondering the rationale of yet another book on prayer-especially since the discipline sounds so simple…just ask....

Amber Thiessen
Aug 4, 2021
Why God's Holiness Makes Him Trustworthy
Visiting a campground on the Canadian shield is a time for trekking along rocky trails along lakes, culminating in perfectly placed...

Amber Thiessen
Jul 28, 2021
Any Time, Any Place, Any Prayer
If prayer is talking to God, it should be simple, right? Isn’t it interesting then, how hard it can be sometimes. As we teach and model...


Amber Thiessen
Jul 14, 2021
The Truth of Who We Are: A Book Review of Identity Theft
My aunt is a local celebrity. She was a Tupperware dealer for many years and was sought after for countless bridal showers. One of the...
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Amber Thiessen
Jul 7, 2021
What's On My Shelf (July 2021) [+Summer Reading Challenge]
Your toes curl in the sand, the sun shine warms your face, you find it might actually just the moment to enjoy a nap. If not, and you're...

Amber Thiessen
Jun 30, 2021
The Ordinary Life and the Extraordinary God
It may be easy for us to conclude that our life is just regular and ordinary; daily routines, work, and life seem to pass us by sometimes...

Amber Thiessen
Jun 16, 2021
When Faith Collides With Fear
During our time in Africa, my biggest fears were snakes, and becoming sick in our little village, so far away from medical attention. You...

Amber Thiessen
Jun 9, 2021
Trusting God To Write Your Story
As we enter the summer season, some publishers take a break from producing new titles. You may have noticed many of my reviews this year...

Amber Thiessen
Jun 3, 2021
A Filter For Our Anxious Thoughts
I didn't know I needed glasses until I jokingly put on a pair from my friend and astonishingly saw numbers and words with a clarity I...

Amber Thiessen
May 26, 2021
What's On My Shelf (May 2021)
Enjoying the warm sunshine and outdoors as we muddle through the third wave of the pandemic. Lockdown feels tight after this year, so...

Amber Thiessen
May 19, 2021
Love Your Church | Book Review
My four year old daughter declared she was ready to ride her bike on two wheels. I took the nuts off the bolts to remove her training...

Amber Thiessen
May 12, 2021
When Your Kids Have Big Questions
Has your child ever asked you a question about faith and you feel stumped for how to answer it? It may have been a really important...

Amber Thiessen
May 9, 2021
7 Book Ideas on Motherhood
Where do we go to find encouragement in our mothering? We connect with our friends, perhaps our own mothers, or teaching in bible studies...
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