Books

The Story = Table Time

Cold Tangerines: Celebrating the Extraordinary Nature of Everyday Life has this awesome bright orange cover.  I remember the day at Mardel’s when I thumbed through the pages and impulsively bought it. Loved the content, the voice of the writer and storytelling style. I shared the book with my best friend and Shauna Niequist instantly became a… Continue reading The Story = Table Time

Books · Character

What Is Enough?

“Excessive Generosity“….What do these words conjure in your mind? Rather, what do they make you feel in your heart? I openly admit that I dreaded starting Jeff Shinabarger’s newly released  More or Less: Choosing a Lifestyle of Excessive Generosity.  I was afraid of the conviction I knew would come, fearful of what I might be… Continue reading What Is Enough?

Books · Music

Passing on the Baton

In a recent post Ann Voskamp introduced me to Christine Caine in a video that rocked my world. Everything I believe about living a good story beats strong within her message. I can’t wait to read her book Undaunted and learn more about the A21 Campaign against human trafficking that she founded. Her story speaks… Continue reading Passing on the Baton

Books · Jesus

Love Does!

I want to meet Bob Goff. I imagine buying him coffee, turning my phone off, shutting my mouth and listening to his stories. He is a genius storyteller, because his life is full of captivating stories. One of the best books read in 2012 was his book Love Does: Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in an… Continue reading Love Does!

Books · Movies · The Story

Flying Books? Yes, Please!

I want to introduce you to a new friend of mine. Actually, formally introduce you that is, since I wrote about him in a letter to a friend in my last post. His name is Morris, of The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore. He stars in the Academy Award winning Best Animated Short Film,… Continue reading Flying Books? Yes, Please!