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Understanding Trauma: A Book Review and Personal Reflection
The language of trauma has become increasingly mainstream. In my own professional development in nursing, I’ve noticed a growing emphasis...
Amber Thiessen
4 hours ago


Living on Mission: A Review of Send by Jim Essian
"What would change if you saw where you live, what you do, and who you are as part of God's great plan to build his church?" With that...
Amber Thiessen
Feb 5


New Release! Broken, But Beautiful: Reflections on the Blessings of the Local Church
"Still, imperfect as it is, it is the dearest place on earth to us" Charles Spurgeon It’s hard to feel this way about our local church...
Amber Thiessen
Jan 28

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
Oct 2, 2024


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
Jul 10, 2024

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
Nov 1, 2023

The Loveliest Place | Book Review
In the 19th century, preacher Charles Haddon Spurgeon "captured the admiration all true believers should have for the church in his...
Amber Thiessen
Jan 19, 2022

Love Your Church | Book Review
My four year old daughter declared she was ready to ride her bike on two wheels. I took the nuts off the bolts to remove her training...
Amber Thiessen
May 19, 2021

What We Believe About the Church
During a time when the apparent distinguishing mark of the church – the public gathering for worship – has been minimized, is a better...
Amber Thiessen
May 5, 2021


How Can Women Thrive in the Local Church? | Book Review
Sister, do you feel like you are thriving in your local church? Thriving. Not just attending. Not merely participating. But truly...
Amber Thiessen
Apr 21, 2021
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