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Discovering God’s Unchanging Love: A Review of The Steadfast Love of the Lord by Sam Storms
What is love? There’s the love you have for your family, your friends. You might love your work, a hobby you enjoy, the pets you care...

Amber Thiessen
Apr 23


Understanding Trauma: A Book Review and Personal Reflection
The language of trauma has become increasingly mainstream. In my own professional development in nursing, I’ve noticed a growing emphasis...

Amber Thiessen
Mar 26


A Beginner’s Guide to Discipleship: A Book Review of How Do I Disciple Others?
There comes a moment when we reflect on what it truly means to make disciples—on Jesus’ Great Commission to His followers. We ask...

Amber Thiessen
Feb 12


Living on Mission: A Review of Send by Jim Essian
"What would change if you saw where you live, what you do, and who you are as part of God's great plan to build his church?" With that...

Amber Thiessen
Feb 5


New Release! Broken, But Beautiful: Reflections on the Blessings of the Local Church
"Still, imperfect as it is, it is the dearest place on earth to us" Charles Spurgeon It’s hard to feel this way about our local church...

Amber Thiessen
Jan 28


What a Both/And Mindset Taught Me About Faith and Growth | Book Review
There’s something captivating about a tug-of-war at a stalemate. Each team pulls with all their might, neither gaining ground....

Amber Thiessen
Jan 15


How Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy Teaches the Importance of Biblical Lament | Book Review
Have you ever prayed a prayer of lament? Have you read through the Psalms and wondered if you could approach God with such raw honesty...

Amber Thiessen
Jan 8


Spiritual Disciplines for Everyday Joy: A Book Review of Delighting in Jesus
As the year comes to a close, many of us find ourselves reflecting on the goals, habits, and experiences of the past twelve months while...

Amber Thiessen
Jan 1


From Pain to Praise: The Biblical Pattern of Lament | A Book Review of Just Be Honest by Clint Watkins
In the spirit of being honest, I left this book untouched since last year, avoiding what it might stir in me. Revisiting seasons of...

Amber Thiessen
Nov 20, 2024


Biblical Encouragement for Anxious Mothers: A Mother Held Book Review
Motherhood is often described as a beautiful, life-changing journey, but what many don’t talk about is the deep undercurrent of anxiety...

Amber Thiessen
Oct 16, 2024


Women of the Word | Book Review
Do you want to be a woman of God's Word? Deep down, I believe many of us long for this to be true. Yet, almost immediately, doubt begins...

Amber Thiessen
Oct 9, 2024


The Essential Role of Community Worship: Reflections on Gather by Tony Merida
Have you ever paused to consider why gathering as a church is essential? In a time when individualism and virtual options are on the...

Amber Thiessen
Oct 2, 2024


A Guide to Inductive Bible Study: Reviewing Chasing Sacred by Mikella Van Dyke
I learned to study the Bible as an adult, during a season of closeness with the Lord. It began when the women at my church went through a...

Amber Thiessen
Sep 18, 2024


Growing in the Fruit of the Spirit: A Review of Deep Roots, Good Fruit by Kristin Couch
What does it look like to grow in the fruit of the Spirit? In my garden, I’ve grown tomatoes—carefully watering and weeding until the...

Amber Thiessen
Sep 11, 2024


Navigating Midlife in Faith: A Review of Pause by Sarah Allen
I just turned 40! 🎂 Welcome to midlife. Honestly, I’m not sure how to feel about it. It seems like a big deal. Coincidentally, just a...

Amber Thiessen
Sep 4, 2024


The Joy of the Trinity | Book Review
What do you know about the Trinity? What do you believe about who God is? These are fundamental questions to our Christian faith. ...

Amber Thiessen
Jul 24, 2024


We Shall All Be Changed | Book Review
"Everyone wants to live, and everyone will die. But there’s only one way to have a life worth living and a death worth dying, and that is...

Amber Thiessen
Jul 17, 2024


Honor: Loving Your Church by Building One Another Up | Book Review
What does it mean to honor someone? The dictionary explains honor as regarding another with great respect. Not merely a positive thought...

Amber Thiessen
Jul 10, 2024


10 Women Who Changed the World: Inspiring Female Missionaries Who Fulfilled the Great Commission | Book Review
I help you discover and discern what to put on your shelf next! Don't want to miss a post? Subscribe here! Who’s the last person you've...

Amber Thiessen
Apr 10, 2024


She Believed He Could, So She Did | Book Review
I help you discover and discern what to put on your shelf next, so don't miss out and subscribe! Where do you find your source of...

Amber Thiessen
Apr 3, 2024
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