From Pain to Praise: The Biblical Pattern of Lament | A Book Review of Just Be Honest by Clint Watkins
In the spirit of being honest, I left this book untouched since last year, avoiding what it might stir in me. Revisiting seasons of...
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Amber Thiessen
Oct 16
Biblical Encouragement for Anxious Mothers: A Mother Held Book Review
Motherhood is often described as a beautiful, life-changing journey, but what many don’t talk about is the deep undercurrent of anxiety...
Amber Thiessen
Oct 9
Women of the Word | Book Review
Do you want to be a woman of God's Word? Deep down, I believe many of us long for this to be true. Yet, almost immediately, doubt begins...
Amber Thiessen
Oct 2
The Essential Role of Community Worship: Reflections on Gather by Tony Merida
Have you ever paused to consider why gathering as a church is essential? In a time when individualism and virtual options are on the...
Amber Thiessen
Sep 18
A Guide to Inductive Bible Study: Reviewing Chasing Sacred by Mikella Van Dyke
I learned to study the Bible as an adult, during a season of closeness with the Lord. It began when the women at my church went through a...
Amber Thiessen
Sep 11
Growing in the Fruit of the Spirit: A Review of Deep Roots, Good Fruit by Kristin Couch
What does it look like to grow in the fruit of the Spirit? In my garden, I’ve grown tomatoes—carefully watering and weeding until the...
Amber Thiessen
Sep 4
Navigating Midlife in Faith: A Review of Pause by Sarah Allen
I just turned 40! 🎂 Welcome to midlife. Honestly, I’m not sure how to feel about it. It seems like a big deal. Coincidentally, just a...
Amber Thiessen
Jul 24
The Joy of the Trinity | Book Review
What do you know about the Trinity? What do you believe about who God is? These are fundamental questions to our Christian faith. ...
Amber Thiessen
Jul 17
We Shall All Be Changed | Book Review
"Everyone wants to live, and everyone will die. But there’s only one way to have a life worth living and a death worth dying, and that is...
Amber Thiessen
Jul 10
Honor: Loving Your Church by Building One Another Up | Book Review
What does it mean to honor someone? The dictionary explains honor as regarding another with great respect. Not merely a positive thought...
Amber Thiessen
Apr 10
10 Women Who Changed the World: Inspiring Female Missionaries Who Fulfilled the Great Commission | Book Review
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Amber Thiessen
Apr 3
She Believed He Could, So She Did | Book Review
I help you discover and discern what to put on your shelf next, so don't miss out and subscribe! Where do you find your source of...
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Feb 7
But He Said He Is A Christian | Book Review
Abuse happens within the walls of the church, among those who name themselves Christian. This is a reality we have a difficulty...
Amber Thiessen
Jan 17
No Greater Love: A Biblical Vision for Friendship | Book Review
"Friendship is no optional extra life feature we might get talked into by an eager salesman. It's vital to our flourishing." Have you...
Amber Thiessen
Dec 27, 2023
Faithfully Present | Book Review
We're particularly averse to talking about things we can't do. When we're told we can't, our instincts respond with, "watch me." From a...
Amber Thiessen
Dec 20, 2023
Crazy Busy | Book Review
It's taken some time, but I think my husband and I are finally on the same page when it comes to adding events to the calendar app....
Amber Thiessen
Dec 13, 2023
Respectable Sins | Book Review
“Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way...
Amber Thiessen
Nov 1, 2023
Serve: Loving Your Church With Your Heart, Time and Gifts | Book Review
Have you ever been asked to volunteer for something in your local church community? How did you respond? Whether it’s helping in sunday...
Amber Thiessen
Oct 11, 2023
Go and Do Likewise by Amy DiMarcangelo | Book Review
Along the dusty roads of our village in East Africa, most families try to survive on less than $1 a day. Buckets of water traveled to...
Amber Thiessen
Oct 4, 2023
The Christian Manifesto by Alistair Begg | Book Review
The mass of tulip bulbs in my garden bucket are all brown, covered in dirt. You can't tell from these what color the flower will bloom....
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