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Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down to open up his or her book. Today, I’m excited to interview my friend Lindsey Carlson about her new book, A Better Encouragement: Trading Self-Help for True Hope, releasing June 7, 2022. Instead of offering up platitudes and worldly advice, Lindsey faithfully points us to Scripture, where we can find true strength for daily living. I’ve enjoyed Lindsey’s honest and thoughtful writing for years, and I know this boo
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Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down to open up his or her book. Today, I’m excited to interview my friend Ann Swindell about her new book, The Path to Peace: Experiencing God’s Comfort When You’re Overwhelmed, releasing today, May 17, 2022! For anyone who’s feeling overwhelmed, this book will remind you of truth and point you to Jesus. You can order a copy of The Path to Peace here!
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Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down to open up his or her book. Today, I’m excited to interview Hannah Nation about her upcoming book, Faith in the Wilderness: Words of Exhortation from the Chinese Church, releasing tomorrow, April 27th, 2022. I met Hannah at a TGCW conference a few years ago and I’m always so encouraged to hear from her about the Chinese church and what we can learn from their faithful witness. You can get your copy of Faith in the
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Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down to open up his or her book. Today, I’m excited to interview my friend Hunter Beless about her upcoming book, Read it, See it, Say it, Sing it: Knowing and Loving the Bible, releasing April 19th, 2022. This book is so exciting to me because it helps moms share their love of God’s Word with their children as they engage in it together. What a gift it is for our children to grow up with God’s Word hidden in their hearts!
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Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down to open up his or her book. Today, I’m excited to interview my friend Kristen Wetherell about her upcoming book, Humble Moms: How the Work of Christ Sustains the Work of Motherhood, releasing April 12th, 2022.
In the season of motherhood, it’s easy to become overwhelmed and discouraged as we focus our gaze on our never-ending-always-growing list of things to do. Kristen’s refreshing new book invites m -
Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down to open up his or her book. Today, I interview my friend Jen Oshman about her new book, Cultural Counterfeits: Confronting 5 Empty Promises of Our Age and How We Were Made for So Much More. Jen always writes with a beautiful combination of warmth and wisdom and I can’t wait to read this book. It releases on March 22, 2022 and you can pre-order it here today!
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Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down to open up his or her book. Today, I interview my dear friend and co-worker, Courtney Doctor, about her new Bible study, In View of God’s Mercies: The Gift of the Gospel in Romans.
The book of Romans offers a beautiful and thorough presentation of the gospel. It’s rich with theological insights as it highlights the holiness and mercy of God in response to our sin. Courtney walks us through this sometimes intimi -
Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down and open up his or her book. Today, I interview Michelle Meyers and Somer Phoebus of She Works HIS Way about their new book, She Works His Way: A Practical Guide for Doing What Matters Most in a Get Things Done World. I just read this book a few months ago and I loved their Bible saturated wisdom, as well as their warm and encouraging writing. You’ll feel like Michelle and Somer are new friends after reading this
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Blog postI worked for 10 years in local church women’s ministry. Many days I felt the weight of responsibility mixed with the loneliness of not knowing many other women serving in a similar role. I longed for someone else to learn from, discuss ideas with, and share struggles and concerns. As I’ve traveled and talked to women all over the country, I’ve heard the same desire to connect with other women who are serving in their local churches. For this reason, our TGC women’s ministry team has been work
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Blog postI’m excited to share with you a special offer for our newest TGC Bible study, Remember Your Joy: A Bible Study of Salvation Stories in the Old Testament. It is now available and on sale at 50% off ($7.98 per copy) through this Saturday, September 11. Buy 10 copies or more and save 65% off ($5.60 per book).
Courtney Doctor and I wrote this book to help women study various Old Testament stories and consider how they point us to Christ. Over seven weeks, we trace the promised seed -
Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down and open up his or her book. Today, I interview my friend Ruth Chou Simons of Gracelaced about her new book, When Strivings Cease: Replacing the Gospel of Self-Improvement with the Gospel of Life-Transforming Grace.
Written with compassion, honesty, humility, and biblical wisdom, it’s clear Ruth understands the demands women experience, as well as the pressure we put on ourselves. This book is a needed (an -
Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down and open up his or her book. Today, I interview my friend Laura Wifler of Risen Motherhood about her new children’s book, Any Time, Any Place, Any Prayer. This book is a wonderful way to teach children that they can talk to God when they are happy or sad, in need of help or in need of forgiveness. It’s beautiful book with a needed message—I highly recommend it!
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Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down and open up his or her book. Today, I interview Clayton Greene about his project, Advent Blocks, which is a great resource for families and churches during the Advent season. You may wonder, “Why are we talking about Advent in July?” Well, they’re having a “Christmas in July” special (use the code JULYCHRISTMAS for 10% off). They sold out last year, but you can pre-order now!
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Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down and open up his or her book. Today, I’m excited to share a different type of sneak peek—I’m interviewing Ellie Holcomb about her new album, Canyon. I’ve enjoyed Ellie’s music for years and loved getting to see her in concert at TGCW21. This new album releases today and I’m sure it will be playing on repeat in our home this summer!
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Blog postToday I interview a few of the women who participated in the FAITHFUL Project, a collaboration between authors and songwriters like Amy Grant, Ann Voskamp, Ellie Holcomb, Lisa Harper, Ruth Chou Simons, Trillia Newbell, Amanda Bible Williams and Raechel Myers (both from She Reads Truth), Christy Nockels, Kelly Minter, and many more.
The FAITHFUL Project encompasses a book, album, podcast, ticketed livestream event, and multi-city tour, telling the story of God’s faithfulness to w -
Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down and open up his or her book. Today, I interview Chelsea Stanley about her new book, 5 Things to Pray for Your Parents. It releases this week on May 1st, just in time for Mother’s Day!
Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?
God has called me his child, and so I am! I grew up in a Christian home and came to know Christ as my Savior at a very young age.
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Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down and open up his or her book. Today, I interview Gretchen Saffles of the Well-Watered Women ministry about her new book, The Well-Watered Woman: Rooted in Truth, Growing in Grace, Flourishing in Faith. It releases on April 6th, and its accompanying The Well-Watered Life devotional journal releases on April 15, 2021. You can pre-order it today!
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Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down and open up his or her book. Today, I interview my friend Christina Fox (again!)—this time about her very first children’s book, Tell God How You Feel. It releases this week on March 5, but you can pre-order it now!
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Like a lot of women, I wear many hats. I am a wife and mom. My husband and I will be married 25 years at the end of this year. We have two -
Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down and open up his or her book. Today, I interview my good friend and fellow TGC editor Quina Aragon about her new children’s book, Love Gave: A Story of God’s Greatest Gift. I absolutely loved Quina’s first book, Love Made, and this new book is its poetic and powerful continuation. Love Gave releases on February 2nd, but you can pre-order it today and receive a free audio download of Quina beautifully performing the book
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Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down and open up his or her book. Today, I interview Vaneetha Risner about her new memoir, Walking Through Fire. If you don’t already know Vaneetha, you’re in for a treat. Her memoir vividly and compellingly recalls her suffering and her hope. It releases next week, so make sure to pre-order your copy today!
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Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down and open up his or her book. Today, I interview Maggie Combs about her new book, Motherhood Without All the Rules, which provides gospel relief for worn-out moms. Isn’t that something every mom needs? I loved hearing her hope behind this book and the wisdom in her advice, “I can’t exhibit the fruit of the Spirit in relating to my children without being in the Spirit. I can’t demonstrate the gospel to my children when I
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Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down and open up his or her book. Today, I interview my friend Christina Fox about her new book, A Holy Fear: Trading Lesser Fears for a Fear of the Lord. I always enjoy Christina’s books, and I know this one will be a timely encouragement for all of us dealing with fear. Make sure to get a copy!
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I grew up in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. I’ve been mar -
Blog postI’m always looking for ways to help focus my heart and mind on Jesus during the month of December. The busyness of the season can often distract me from sitting still and pondering the wonder of the incarnation. I’ve found that I have to prepare what I’m going to use or study in November, to be ready in December. Here are some resources that I’ve found helpful in the past couple of years, as well as some new items that I’m planning to use this year. Many of these items, as well as a lot of ot
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Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down and open up his or her book. Today, I interview Chris and Elizabeth McKinney about their new book, Placed for a Purpose. Their book offers a theologically rich framework for neighboring that helps people live missionally where God has placed them. It just released this month, so make sure to get your copy!
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Chris grew up in Budapest, Hungary, and came back t -
Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down and open up his or her book. Today, I interview Bible teacher and author Caroline Saunders about her new book, Better Than Life: How to Study the Bible and Like It. This study guide is such a needed resource to help teenagers know how to study and love God’s Word. I’ve been looking for a resource exactly like this one, and it just released this month!
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Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down and open up his or her book. Today, I interview Alyssa Miller about her new book, Like God, which she co-authored with her daughter Moriah. I loved hearing how Alyssa and Moriah wrote this book together from a small conversation about big theological truths. Like God is already available, so make sure to get a copy!
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Blog postMentoring . . . Discipleship . . . Spiritual Mothering.
We have many words to describe what many of us long for: an example to follow—someone to embody the truths of the gospel so we can learn from their faithful living. We want someone who will speak truth, share godly wisdom, and be a listening ear when we feel at a loss of where to turn or what to do.
To help us catch a vision for the importance of spiritual mentoring, I’ve asked a variety of women a few questions about me -
Blog postMentoring . . . Discipleship . . . Spiritual Mothering.
We have many words to describe what many of us long for: an example to follow—someone to embody the truths of the gospel so we can learn from their faithful living. We want someone who will speak truth, share godly wisdom, and be a listening ear when we feel at a loss of where to turn or what to do.
To help us catch a vision for the importance of spiritual mentoring, I’ve asked a variety of women a few questions about me -
Blog postMentoring . . . Discipleship . . . Spiritual Mothering.
We have many words to describe what many of us long for: an example to follow—someone to embody the truths of the gospel so we can learn from their faithful living. We want someone who will speak truth, share godly wisdom, and be a listening ear when we feel at a loss for where to turn or what to do.
To help us catch a vision for the importance of spiritual mentoring, I’ve asked a variety of women a few questions about m -
Blog postMentoring . . . Discipleship . . . Spiritual Mothering.
We have many words to describe what many of us long for: an example to follow—someone to embody the truths of the gospel so we can learn from their faithful living. We want someone who will speak truth, share godly wisdom, and be a listening ear when we feel at a loss of where to turn or what to do.
To help us catch a vision for the importance of spiritual mentoring, I’ve asked a variety of women a few questions about me -
Blog postMentoring . . . Discipleship . . . Spiritual Mothering.
We have many words to describe what many of us long for: an example to follow—someone to embody the truths of the gospel so we can learn from their faithful living. We want someone who will speak truth, share godly wisdom, and be a listening ear when we feel at a loss of where to turn or what to do.
To help us catch a vision for the importance of spiritual mentoring, I’ve asked a variety of women a few questions about me -
Blog postMentoring . . . Discipleship . . . Spiritual mothering.
We have many words to describe what many of us long for: an example to follow—someone to embody the truths of the gospel so we can learn from their faithful living. We want someone who will speak truth, share godly wisdom, and be a listening ear when we feel at a loss of where to turn or what to do.
To help us catch a vision for the importance of spiritual mentoring, I’ve asked a variety of women a few questions about me -
Blog postMentoring . . . Discipleship . . . Spiritual mothering.
We have many words to describe what many of us long for: an example to follow—someone to embody the truths of the gospel so we can learn from their faithful living. We want someone who will speak truth, share godly wisdom, and be a listening ear when we feel at a loss of where to turn or what to do.
To help us catch a vision for the importance of spiritual mentoring, I’ve asked a variety of women a few questions about me -
Blog postMentoring . . . Discipleship . . . Spiritual mothering.
We have many words to describe what many of us long for: an example to follow—someone to embody the truths of the gospel so we can learn from their faithful living. We want someone who will speak truth, share godly wisdom, and be a listening ear when we feel at a loss of where to turn or what to do.
To help us catch a vision for the importance of spiritual mentoring, I’ve asked a variety of women a few questions about me -
Blog postMentoring . . . Discipleship . . . Spiritual mothering.
We have many words to describe what many of us long for: an example to follow—someone to embody the truths of the gospel so we can learn from their faithful living. We want someone who will speak truth, share godly wisdom, and be a listening ear when we feel at a loss of where to turn or what to do.
To help us catch a vision for the importance of spiritual mentoring, I’ve asked a variety of women a few questions about me -
Blog postIt’s a strange time to be preparing to release a book, especially a book called Growing Together: Taking Mentoring Beyond Small Talk and Prayer Requests. Living in the new world of social distancing, it seems unwise—maybe even inappropriate—to talk about doing anything together.
However, I know my time apart from others has made me long all the more for time together. I’m looking forward to being able to grab a friend’s hand in prayer and not feel like I need to immediately go an -
Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down and open up his or her book. Today, I interview my good friend and fellow TGC editor Megan Hill about her new book, A Place to Belong: Learning to Love the Local Church. I always enjoy Megan’s books, and I’m confident that this one will serve as a refreshing reminder of the privilege we have to be a part of the body of Christ. It releases today, so make sure to get a copy!
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Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down and open up his or her book. Today, I’m excited to interview Natalie Brand about her new book, The Good Portion: Salvation. It releases on May 17, and I know you’ll be blessed by Natalie’s contagious joy (the kind that wants to dance in the kitchen) about the subject of her writing: our great salvation in Christ.
Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? I’m a Christian, wife, mom, and theologian. I ju -
Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down and open up his or her book. Today, I’m excited to interview Jenny Manley about her new book, The Good Portion: Christ. I first met Jenny in London at an international women’s gathering hosted by the Proclamation Trust in 2015 and loved getting to know her! Her book releases today, and this interview with Jenny made me all the more excited to read her book.
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Blog postA friend once asked me, “Do you really do family devotions every morning . . . with teenagers? How do you get them to do that?” I understood the underlying surprise behind her question. Truthfully, I’m regularly amazed when we sit down to the table in the morning and read the Bible together. No one complains or seems to think anything unusual is happening. We read a passage or devotional together. We pray for one another and others in our community. We regularly laugh together about something
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Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down and open up his or her book. Today, I have the pleasure of sharing a sneak peek interview with Christine Hoover about her new book, With All Your Heart: Living Joyfully Through Allegiance to King Jesus. I always enjoy the wisdom, encouragement, and honesty that Christine brings to her writing, and I’m looking forward to digging into this new book soon. The book is releasing today, and can be found wherever books are so
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Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down and open up his or her book. Today, I have the pleasure of sharing a sneak peek interview with my good friend and colleague, Courtney Doctor about her new book, Steadfast: A Devotional Bible Study on the Book of James. This Bible study corresponds to the plenary sessions for the upcoming TGC Women’s Conference in June 2020 and is available free with registration through December 31. It’s also an excellent Bib
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Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down and open up his or her book. Today, I have the pleasure of sharing a sneak peek interview with Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler about their book, Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments. With wisdom and insight, Jensen and Wifler help moms connect the storyline of Scripture to the daily realities of motherhood. Reading Risen Motherhood is like enjoying a long conversation with two girlfriends who
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Blog postWhen I was growing up, music technology was at an in-between state: between records and cassette tapes. You could go to the music store and choose whether you wanted to buy your music on a record or on a cassette.
Popular singles were available on a record for $0.99. I would save my allowance and buy the latest Top 40 hit on record, bring it home, and immediately play it on my portable record player. It was housed in a box that looked like a small suitcase, covered in a late-’70s patt -
Blog postHow are you doing?
It’s a question I’ve been asked at about the exact pace my oldest daughter’s been asked, “Where are you going to college?” (I’m thankful her answer is UNC!)
The answer to the question directed my way feels more complicated. I’m not sure what to say, and I’m not sure how to feel. Most days I vacillate between gratitude and grief. In some ways, her graduation this week is a continuation of everything I’ve been experiencing since I gave birth more than 18 years -
Blog postI’m so excited that my new book, 5 Things to Pray for Your Kids, releases today! Here’s a little of the story behind the book and why I hope it will get into the hands of as many parents as possible. I pray that it will help us pray bigger prayers—with our eyes on eternity—as we bring our hopes for our children to Jesus.
From the moment I took a positive pregnancy test, I’ve been a praying mom. The wonder of motherhood made me feel like there was way too much under my control (Ho -
Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down and open up his or her book. Today, I have the pleasure of sharing a sneak peek interview with my friend Quina Aragon about her new book, Love Made. It just released last week, and it’s a beautiful way to teach our children about God’s amazing love and creative nature. It’d be a wonderful Valentine’s Day treat to share with your child about the greatest love of all. You can learn more at LoveMadeBo
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Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down and open up his or her book. Today, I have the pleasure of sharing a sneak peek interview with a writer I always enjoy reading, Lydia Brownback, about her new book, Flourish: How the Love of Christ Frees Us from Self-Focus. The siren call of self sings loudly in our current cultural moment. Even as Christians, we easily fall prey to the false promises of self-focus, self-care, and self-love. This book fa
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Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down and open up his or her book. Today, I have the pleasure of sharing a sneak peek interview with my friend Christina Fox about her new book, Idols of a Mother’s Heart. Christina writes with a wealth of wisdom and theological understanding as she exposes the idols we often battle in motherhood—control, comfort, achievement, and approval—and helps diagnosis the problem in our own hearts. Most importantl
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