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Podcast Recommendations for 2016

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I've always been more of a reader than a listener and usually pick up a book before I turn on the radio but I've come to love the medium of podcasting this last year and wanted to share some of my favorites with you from 2016. I pop them on when I'm driving or working around the house and I love that they're available whenever I want. If you're new to podcasting, don't be ... Read More

Our Favorite Christmas Books

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One of our traditions each year is to purchase a new Christmas book for our family. I keep them up on a high shelf all year so that our collection only comes out during December and each time we put the books out, they're greeted like long lost friends. Some years I get a few out at a time and other years I set them in a basket by the tree. I try not to make it a complicated ... Read More

Room for Brokenness in Advent

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I lit a candle for the first time this morning as I started to write and am using it as a reminder that this season of Advent doesn’t have to be one of endless celebration and loud, flashy joy. Advent can also be a place of quiet expectation, an acceptance of the darkness that surrounds us. My heart is sad this season for lots of reasons, mostly small in the grand scheme of ... Read More

Weekend Reads

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From time to time I'll share some links to some of my favorite reads. I know there are a lot of voices out there but these are a few I've found that were worth sharing and hopefully add to your own learning and growing. Happy weekend! 7 Tips for Raising Kids Who Love To Read Anne Bogel from Modern Mrs. Darcy shares her wisdom about raising readers and I couldn't agree ... Read More

What I’m Into (November 2016 Edition)

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I'm linking up What I'm Into over at Leigh Kramer.  It's always fun to see what others are up to as well so come check it out. What I'm Reading The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart is a fun and quirky middle grades novel is the perfect family read aloud if you're looking for something to keep you on ... Read More