Hello, and happy Book Review day! Today’s reviews include three of summer’s most-buzzed novels as well as two nonfiction titles I adored. Let’s get right to the reviews! The Vanishing Half, by Brit Bennett: Identical twin sisters Stella and Desiree Vignes grew up in the southern black community of Mallard, a town of men “who… Continue Reading
There’s a reason why #TwinMom is a thing—it is, in my (rather brief) experience, an entirely different type of parenting, nearly unrecognizable from the task of parenting a singleton. Parenting twins has brought me more joy than I thought possible, but it certainly isn’t without its challenges. One such challenge that I hadn’t anticipated encountering… Continue Reading
“God never calls us to something only to abandon us once we’ve arrived. He’s at work whether or not we see a whit of evidence.” ~ Beth Moore Continue Reading
We’ve arrived at another Friday in this strange world we are living in. I hope you had a good week and that your weekend ahead is filled with fun, relaxation, and perhaps a dose of hope. Today’s reads offer some education, inspiration, and encouragement. Enjoy! Why Healing Is So Hard, by Celia Fuller “It feels… Continue Reading
Today’s book reviews include two nonfiction titles that are very “of the moment”, two novels I’ve been wanting to read for some time, and a popular new book from a much-loved author. Let’s get right to the reviews! The Family Man, by Elinor Lipman: Henry Archer is a Manhattan-dwelling gay man who recently retired from… Continue Reading
The past few years have seen me on a journey towards developing an awareness of racism in America and recognizing my own complicity in this problem. Through much reading and listening to the voices of people of color, I’ve grown increasingly convinced that racism is antithetical to the Gospel, and I have felt convicted to… Continue Reading
“I believe in America because we have great dreams, and because we have the opportunity to make those dreams come true.” ~ Wendell L. Wilkie Continue Reading
These links posts always feature articles I’ve loved or that have touched me in some way; this week’s are extra worthy of clicking through, as they are some of my favorite things I’ve read on the internet in quite a while. Compassion, reflection, personal responsibility, and a touch of the ordinary—all make an appearance here.… Continue Reading
Seriously, though, how is it already the first of July?! I hope that your summer is going well so far—or at least as well as can be expected. Our family is still being pretty cautious about our outings and contact with the outside world, but having just a few items on our calendar this month… Continue Reading
Dear Kalinda and Sullivan, Wow, nine months! I think I say this every month, but NINE really does feel like a milestone. You’ve been earth-side for longer than you spent inside my tummy, you’re growing like weeds, you’re coming into your individual personalities, and you’re starting to feel more like toddlers than babies. You are starting… Continue Reading