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Big Things: Ordinary Thoughts in Extraordinary Times by Gerry Turcotte

By Laura Locke | June 9, 2019 - 2:42 am |June 9, 2019 Recommended Reading, Written Word
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Dr. Gerry Turcotte’s latest book celebrates the messy, funny, awkward and beautiful moments of our lives, wth the premise that they offer ample potential for grace and growth. Continue reading →

The Pilgrim Year by Steve Bell

By Laura Locke | February 7, 2019 - 6:11 pm |February 7, 2019 Recommended Reading
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Steve Bell takes us on a marvelous journey through the Christian calendar in his new book series Pilgrim Year, inviting readers to discover the Great Story anew. Continue reading →

Rising Strong: How the Ability to Reset Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent and Lead by Brené Brown

By Laura Locke | October 6, 2018 - 5:40 pm |October 6, 2018 Recommended Reading
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Social scientist and best-selling author Brené Brown helps us regain our footing in the aftermath of a fall. Her book’s detailed research, fresh perspective, humour, and concrete strategies lead us to deeper meaning and hope. Continue reading →

Birds Art Life by Kyo Maclear

By Laura Locke | July 27, 2017 - 7:28 pm |October 15, 2018 Recommended Reading, Written Word
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Birds Art Life by Kyo Maclear shines a loving and playful spotlight on the importance of things we often overlook – the hard to find and the seemingly insignificant – in this wonderfully-crafted gem of a book. Continue reading →

Hallelujah Anyway: Rediscovering Mercy by Anne Lamott

By Laura Locke | April 20, 2017 - 3:02 am |October 15, 2018 Recommended Reading, Written Word
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Much-loved author Anne Lamott’s latest book is one you’ll want to savour. As usual, she offers deeply personal stories and keen insights – in her achingly honest, funny and often irreverent voice – helping us find our way back to kindness. Continue reading →

Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brené Brown

By Cherie Tetz-Christensen | February 20, 2017 - 2:37 am |October 15, 2018 Recommended Reading, Written Word
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Best-selling author Brené Brown explores the dangers of pursuing certainty and avoiding vulnerability in this often funny and very inspiring book. Continue reading →

The Listening Books by James Webb

By Jenny Oliver | January 16, 2017 - 11:02 pm |February 8, 2017 Recommended Reading, Written Word
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Two books of intriguing short stories, penned by a gifted storyteller, give us glimpses of the Gospel. Continue reading →

Tagged January 2017

The Gift of Hard Things: Finding Grace in Unexpected Places by Mark Yaconelli

By Bill Locke | October 12, 2016 - 10:00 pm |October 13, 2016 Recommended Reading, Written Word
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Once in a while a book comes along that feels like a new spiritual classic. Author Mark Yaconelli is an original, fresh voice addressing timeless questions about brokenness and suffering. Continue reading →

Tagged October 2016

Christian Unity: How You Can Make a Difference by Thomas Ryan, CSP

By Bill Locke | September 16, 2016 - 5:48 pm |October 15, 2018 Recommended Reading, Written Word
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Is there any real prospect of healing the wounds and divisions within the Body of Christ? Tom Ryan’s new book sheds much-needed light on this issue, and helps us see that it can indeed become a reality…and in fact, is happening already. Continue reading →

Tagged September 2016

Light Through the Crack by Sue Mosteller

By Laura Locke | July 14, 2016 - 10:57 pm |July 22, 2016 Recommended Reading, Written Word
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This beautiful collection of present-day parables reminds us, with compelling irony, that our human weaknesses can be our greatest sources of light. Continue reading →

Tagged Summer 2016
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