The Bookshelf

Kirstin is an Audible gal while Melissa loves to hold beautiful books in her hands. Whatever your fancy, when there is so much to read, where do you start?  Here are some of our favorites that we believe may feed your soul, inspire your kids, and stretch your thinking.

Fervent // Priscilla Shirer

God has used Priscilla's words to teach me to fight for the people I love with prayer, to fight for freedom from the traps all around me, to fight for my passion, focus, identity, to fight for my husband and kids, my friends…and for you. It changed the temperature of my prayers from a cool ask to hot pursuit.  To read more about this book and what it has meant to me, check out my post here!
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Seven Women: And the Secret of Their Greatness // Eric Metaxas

Seven Women, HLLFSeven Women covers the lives of Joan of Arc, Susanna Wesley, Hannah More, Sister Maria of Paris, Corrie ten Boom, Rosa Parks, and Mother Teresa.  Maybe you have heard about one or two of these extraordinary women but all of them lived inspiring lives that were guided by a call to live beyond themselves. A little history,  a lot of depth and needed encouragement to live in greatness wherever God is calling you to be.
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It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way: Finding Unexpected Strength When Disappointments Leave You Shattered // Lysa Terkeurst

Life often looks so very different than we hoped or expected. Some events just catch us off guard for a moment; others though can shatter us completely. Lysa TerKeurst understands this deeply. But she's also discovered that our disappointments can be the divine appointments our souls need to radically encounter God.  This book is a great read and one that you will want to go back to for her wisdom and nuggets of truth!
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Love Does For Kids // Bob Goff

This is a fun summer book to read with your kids!  Bob Goff has a heart filled with childlike faith, enthusiasm, and great whimsy and he shares his fun stories to encourage all of us. My kiddos love listening to the chapters and coming up with their own ideas that could make a tangible difference in the world.
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