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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 18, 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 11, 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
Aug 4, 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 28, 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...

Amber Thiessen
Jul 14, 2021
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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
Jul 7, 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 30, 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 16, 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 9, 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
Jun 3, 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 26, 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 19, 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 12, 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...

Amber Thiessen
May 9, 2021


What We Believe About the Church
During a time when the apparent distinguishing mark of the church – the public gathering for worship – has been minimized, is a better...

Amber Thiessen
May 5, 2021


On Praying For Our Parents
There's a set of index cards in my journal with names, situations, and scriptures. They’ve been a place for me to stay somewhat organized...

Amber Thiessen
Apr 28, 2021


How Can Women Thrive in the Local Church? | Book Review
Sister, do you feel like you are thriving in your local church? Thriving. Not just attending. Not merely participating. But truly...

Amber Thiessen
Apr 21, 2021


What's On Your Information Diet?
What is on your plate of content today? You’ve probably checked your email, browsed Instagram, and visited Facebook; you’re kindly here...

Amber Thiessen
Apr 14, 2021


What's On My Shelf (April 2021)
"The mere brute pleasure of reading-the sort of pleasure a cow must have in grazing." - G.K. Chesterton Watching cows graze in the...

Amber Thiessen
Apr 7, 2021


Learning To Welcome Again
Armed with new recipes and fancy dishes, a whirlwind of tidying the house ensues to prepare for company. Growing up, we didn’t have...

Amber Thiessen
Mar 31, 2021
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