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Books Read: August 2026
From Clutter to Clarity by Kerri Richardson Prayer Primer by Thomas Dubay Black Sheep by Rachel Harrison Lapvona By Ottessa Moshfegh Litanies of the Heart by Gerry Ken Crete, phD Kiss, Marry, Kill by Lori Gold Cackle by Rachel Harrison Bitter Brew by William Knoedelseder A Muddied Murder by Wendy Tyson Rooted in Deceit by Wendy Tyson Sowing Malice by Wendy Tyson …
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Carmelite
Little Things
In The Practice of the Presence of God , Brother Lawrence offers one of the simplest descriptions of the spiritual life: “Thoughts count for little, love does everything.” He does not illustrate this with some heroic act of sacrifice. He tells us about making an omelet. He turns it in the pan for the love of God. When his work is finished, he adores the God who gave…
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Books Read: July 2026
Garters and Gargoyles by Nancy Warren Diamonds and Daggers by Nancy Warren Herringbones and Hexes by Nancy Warren Mosaics and Magic by Nancy Warren Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke Cables and Conjurers by Nancy Warren How to Try Again by Steve Kamb A Botanist's Guide to Tradition and Treachery by Kate Khavari Field Guide for the Formerly Villainous by Autumn K …
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Books Read: June 2026
This Inevitable Ruin by Matt Dinniman A Parade of Horribles by Matt Dinniman Tangles and Treason by Nancy Warren The Vampire Knitting Club by Nancy Warren Stitches and Witches by Nancy Warren Crochet and Cauldrons by Nancy Warren Stockings and Spells by Nancy Warren Purls and Potions by Nancy Warren A Voice Like Mine by Deb Haaland The Hope of the Resurrection by P…
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Books Read: May 2026
Weavingshaw by Heba Al-Wasity Rites of the Starling by Devney Perry Living Joy: 9 Rules to Help You Rediscover and Live Joy Every Day by Chris Stefanick Remain in Me and I in You: Relating to God as a Person, Not an Idea by Fr. Wayne Sattler The Apostle Paul and His Letters: An Introduction James B. Prothro The Spiritual Combat by Dom Lorenzo Scupoli The Devil in t…
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St. John of the Cross
When God Becomes the Horizon
There is a subtle temptation in the spiritual life to believe that holiness is primarily about trying harder. We often think growth in God means becoming more disciplined, more productive, more emotionally stable, more spiritually “successful.” But the saints consistently point us somewhere deeper. They tell us that the spiritual life is not first about our effort to…
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Joy
Reflections on Joy
Lately I’ve been reflecting on how much joy is connected to gratitude, silence, and surrender to God. We often search for joy in big things: a change in circumstances, success, rest from suffering, or finally getting everything in life under control. But the deeper I walk with Christ, the more I realize that joy is usually found in very small acts of trust. One of …
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