30 Days of Summer Reads: Parting the Waters

Parting the Waters is a book about authentic, gritty struggle during loss. Author Jeanne Damoff paints a vivid picture of her family’s journey through her son’s drowning accident, but she does so with broad enough strokes that the reader gleans comfort and wisdom to...

30 Days of Summer Reads: Quaker Summer

It’s not often that I say, “This book changed my life,” but in the case of Quaker Summer, I shout it with a hearty amen. Samson weaves a compelling, surprising, faith-awakening story with the deft skill of a writing artisan. Her characters practically materialize in...

30 Days of Summer Reads: The Infertility Companion

The Infertility Companion: Hope and Help for Couples Facing Infertility by Sandra L. Glahn, Th.M. and William R. Cutrer, M.D., Zondervan. Though I have not personally experienced infertility, I have walked with several friends that have. This book was invaluable in...

30 Days of Summer Reads: A Bigger Life

A Bigger Life by Annette Smith is a touching, realistic look at authentic characters grappling with complicated choices and painful circumstances on the backdrop of a quirky Texas town. Smith’s characters exude gritty humanity, still revealing snatches of grace and...

30 Days of Summer Reads: As We Forgive

As We Forgive by Catherine Claire Larson is one of those life-changing books that will linger with you the rest of your life. It’s not for the fainthearted. It’s not for the hard-hearted or those bent toward stubborn unforgiveness. It’s primarily a story of hope....