Reading

If you’re looking for a book (or two or ten) that will inspire your faith to grow deeper, look no further. I’ve compiled a list of some of the books (besides the Bible, of course) that have most impacted my faith, and I believe they have the potential to do the same for you. Whether…

(If you missed the first part of this series, you can read it here.) treasure stories Whenever she met someone new, one of the first things Mrs. Kip wondered about them was this: what was their story?  Mrs. Kip was onto something. That’s one of the best questions to ask when you’re getting to know…

One of my favorite books from this year—and one of the most impactful stories I’ve read—is Sara Brunsvold’s novel The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip. (Don’t let the title scare you—it’s really about a life well-lived.) This book ties in beautifully with the theme of discipleship, because it poignantly portrays a mentoring relationship between the…

Sometimes reading someone else’s story can help you make sense of yours. That’s one of the things I love about memoirs. Many of the memoirs I’ve read share the common thread of finding hope and healing in the midst of trials. Today I’m sharing with you some of the most moving memoirs I’ve read that…

This book attempts to look more at the wisdom than at the facts of a life. While it contains many stories about Rich’s life, it contains more of Rich Mullins’s own words, which are provocative and profound. What he had to say, combined with how he lived his life, is what is most challenging. My…