Tag: book review

Four Favorite Books for Poetry Tea Time

aleassa April 3, 2019

I don’t quite remember how I stumbled on the Poetry Teatime concept. I’m guessing it began with reading one of Sally Clarkson’s books, then following her and a few of her writer friends on Instagram, and the rest is history. However …

Reflecting on 2018 “52 Weeks of Stillness”

aleassa January 1, 2019

In many ways, the year has flown by, and in others, it seemed quite long. Can anyone else relate? I focused on “Stillness” this year, and it was a year of quiet, healing, introspection, reading, study, and rest. (Except when …

The LifeGiving Home by Sally & Sarah Clarkson

aleassa March 27, 2018

I wish I had a gazillion copies of The Lifegiving Home: Creating a Place of Belonging and Becoming. If I did, I would consider conquering one of my greatest fears, and I would actually climb into a helicopter and then shower …

Two Books On Best-Practice Orphan Care that Every Christian Should Read

aleassa March 2, 2018

They say you should write about what you’re passionate about. But honestly, this is a subject that I am so passionate about and gets me so worked up, that I just can’t write about it. At least not right now. …

What I’m Reading Wednesday—Contemporary Missionary Books

aleassa February 6, 2018

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What I’m Reading Wednesday – The Quilt

aleassa January 31, 2018

I took a break from informational reading and read this sweet little book, which was recommended by an acquaintance. The Quilt by T. Davis Bunn is an older book (1993) and surprisingly short. I didn’t realize how short it was and …

What I’m Reading Wednesday – Parenting by Paul David Tripp

aleassa January 24, 2018

The book Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family is one of the best books on the subject that I have ever read. In fact, I have to admit I procrastinated a little bit with writing about it, because …

What I’m Reading Wednesday – Week 2 Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin

aleassa January 10, 2018

The book Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds by Jen Wilkin was a GREAT book to begin the new year with. As I look forward to a year of stillness, I …

What I’m Reading Wednesday — Daring to Hope by Katie Davis Majors

aleassa January 3, 2018

Daring to Hope by Katie Davis Major is the second book by the same author. Her first book, Kisses from Katie, has been one of my favorites since I read it several years ago. I read Kisses from Katie while …