31 Days: New Beginnings, Journal

My newest printable journal, 31 Days:  New Beginnings, is a packed full of beautiful quote graphics and scriptures that celebrate new beginnings.  The arrival of spring and the celebration of Easter is a good time to ponder the gift of new life that Christians have been given, through grace, because of Jesus. 
 

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31 Days of Scripture: The Character of God (a free gift for you)

The Delight in Doctrine series that Melanie have been publishing on Wednesdays is on hiatus for one week. In the meantime, I'm excited to share a resource that's closely related, something I've been working on for you!  I have a new printable journal called, 31 Days of Scripture:  The Character of God.  It's a free gift for you, my way of letting you know how much I love and appreciate you. 

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16 of the Best Books I Read in 2016

Every January, it seems that there’s an abundance of recommended reading lists that populate the blogosphere.  “Tis the season.  I love reading these lists.   

I used to read book lists while trying to file away a few ideas in my memory.  Sadly, I probably missed out on quite a few great books this way.  My memory isn’t the most reliable filing system.  Things get lost in there.

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31 Days of Proverbs, A Gift for You

When I was a little girl, there used to be a little plastic box (that looked like a loaf of bread) sitting on my kitchen table.  It was full of cards that I would pull out and read while I was eating breakfast.  Each card had a different Proverb on it.  Those were some of the first scriptures I remember reading on my own.  I have always loved the Proverbs.  They're straightforward, practical, and all about wisdom.  

I was thinking about that box of cards the other day when I got the idea to make something for you, dear readers, a free printable booklet with Proverbs.  I've combined my love of designing graphics with my love of scripture in a way that I hope will be useful to you.

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4 New Books from Some Favorite Faith Bloggers

I have four new books to tell you about today!  One of the joys of writing a blog is that, sometimes, I get to read books before they're officially published.  I was busy this summer reading advance copies of several books, written by some of my favorite faith bloggers.  Finally, I get to share them with you! The fact that these books are all written by faith bloggers makes me feel proud, particularly because they're all so great!

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Holding Hands: love that lasts a lifetime

They walk very slowly up the aisle of the church, wrinkled hands clasped, and take their places together every week, front and center. Always together, softly swaying to the music, lifting hands in prayer, never letting go with the other set of hands. They are one. When the music turns lively, their hands swing together to the beat and the man’s feet start a little jig.....

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