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31 Days of Killer Quotes {Day 20}: A Jane Austen Education
Sometimes I hear about an interesting book and it sits in my Amazon save-for-later list until I need to hit $25 for free shipping, and then I buy it. That's the case with William Deresiewicz's A Jane Austen Education: How Six Novels Taught Me About Love, Friendship,...
31 Days of Killer Quotes {Day 19}: On Clutter
At this summer's Becoming Conference, I heard professional organizer Barbara Hemphill speak about clutter and this quote really stuck with me: Clutter is postponed decisions. My clutter hasn't disappeared, but I know it's usually because I haven't made a decision...
31 Days of Killer Quotes {Day 18}: Jesus Lover of My Soul
Jesus, lover of my soul, Let me to Thy bosom fly, While the nearer waters roll, While the tempest still is high; Hide me, O my Savior, hide, Till the storm of life is past; Safe into the haven guide; O receive my soul at last. Other refuge have I none; Hangs my...
31 Days of Killer Quotes {Day 17}: The Avett Brothers
I've apologized to my kids for the music of their generation. Today's pop music seems to be dominated by females with big egos, loose morals, and bad attitudes. And then there's the Avett Brothers. Let's just say I'm a fan. My 18-year-old son and I have long talks...
31 Days of Killer Quotes {Day 16}: So Beautiful or So What
In a word, or in an image Something called me from my sleep Love and blessings Simple kindness Ours to hold but not to keep ~Paul Simon, "Love and Blessings" from So Beautiful or So What (<—Amazon affiliate link) I love this lyric from Paul Simon's amazing So...
31 Days of Killer Quotes {Day 15}: Thus Far the Lord Has Led Me On
Thus far the Lord has led me on; Thus far His power prolongs my days; And every evening shall make known Some fresh memorials of His grace. Much of my time has run to waste, And I perhaps am near my home; But He forgives my follies past; He gives me strength for days...
31 Days of Killer Quotes {Day 14}: Notes from the Tilt-a-Whirl
Notes From The Tilt-A-Whirl: Wide-Eyed Wonder in God's Spoken World (<—Amazon affiliate link) by N.D. Wilson has stirred my thinking about God and His creation lately. I'm about two-thirds finished with it and it surprises me with new insight each time I open it....
Find a Safe Place. Be a Safe Place at (in)courage
Please visit me today at (in)courage for Find a Safe Place. Be a Safe Place. I hope this post inspires you to seek a friend in hard times when you need someone to talk to, and to read other women's signs and be a safe place for them to speak when they need it. If...
31 Days of Killer Quotes {Day 13}: Art & Fear
Art and Fear: Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking by David Bayles and Ted Orland speaks to you, the struggling artist; helps you target your fear(s); and motivates you to make the art you were created to make. Favorite quotes include: "This is a book...
31 Days of Killer Quotes {Day 12}: Bird by Bird
Anne Lamott's Bird by Bird is a book on writing, life, passion, and courage. I'd heard it referred to enough that I had to get it; it's always good for a dose of laughter and encouragement. Here's how the title got its name, and other valuable quotes: "Thirty years...
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