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The Loveliest Place | Book Review
In the 19th century, preacher Charles Haddon Spurgeon "captured the admiration all true believers should have for the church in his...

Amber Thiessen
Jan 19, 2022


How the Christian Deepens Their Roots
The foundation of truth, for the Christian, is in the Word of God. In John 15, we read Jesus' words to his disciples, teaching them the...

Amber Thiessen
Jan 12, 2022


Forgiveness in the Land of Our Affliction: A Book Review of I Forgive You by Wendy Alsup
There's a place in all our hearts where we've been hurt by someone. Whether it's our family, friends, or within our churches, words and...

Amber Thiessen
Jan 5, 2022


Read This First: A Simple Guide to Getting the Most From The Bible | Book Review
We're almost on the eve of a new year, looking at 2022 with curious eyes. Have you made any goals or resolutions? I wonder if reading the...

Amber Thiessen
Dec 29, 2021


Patterns of Daily Worship and A Resource To Guide You
In some Christian traditions, a liturgy guides the order of corporate worship. There's a structure followed including prayer, scripture...

Amber Thiessen
Nov 17, 2021


You're Only Human
"We are, by God's good design, finite...limited by space, time and power, and our knowledge, energy and perspective also have always been...

Amber Thiessen
Nov 10, 2021


How Gathering Ingredients Becomes Something Sweet
A collection of ingredients lay scattered on the countertop; the recipe stands dutifully nearby. These items I've dug out of the pantry,...

Amber Thiessen
Oct 20, 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 22, 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
Sep 1, 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 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


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


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


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


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


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
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