1. Nothing is Wasted Podcast
I ran across this podcast on youtube while looking for something else, and I have been listening to episode after episode. The majority of the episodes are long interviews with people who have experienced something painful in their life and found purpose and healing through Christ. With over 300 episodes, they cover all different kinds of pain. A few of my favorite episodes have been:
Episode 307 - How Suffering Shapes our Hearts with Andrew Peterson
https://www.nothingiswasted.com/podcast1/episode-307
Episode 275 Stewarding Our Sorrows Well with Tim Challies
https://www.nothingiswasted.com/podcast1/episode-275
Episode 167 Shanti Feldhahn
https://www.nothingiswasted.com/podcast1/episode-167
2. Seasons of Sorrow by Tim Challies
Listening to Tim Challies on the podcast episode above finally convinced me to purchase his book "Seasons of Sorrow", which are his early thoughts surrounding the loss of his young adult son and God's call to grieve faithfully. The chapters are short and cover a wide variety of grief-related topics, some with the flavor of a well-reasoned essay and some with the flavor of a raw journal entry. His writing is full of biblical truth, steadfast faith, and honest feelings. I was especially encouraged and challenged by the manifesto he included in chapter 9, particularly the line: "My joy in having loved Nick will be greater than my grief in having lost him."
3. Every Moment Holy
I first learned about the book "Every Moment Holy" from a good friend in eastern Washington. Volume 1 is a modern prayer book that covers a wide variety of topics from "For Students and Scholars" to "Lament Upon the Finishing of a Beloved Book" and "For Domestic Days". I was especially blessed when my friend read the prayer "For Leavings" as our family prepared to leave eastern Washington and the community we had there and move to our current location in Kentucky. A different friend recently texted me "A Liturgy for When the Long Sadness has Settled In" from volume 2, which is full of liturgies for Death, Grief, and Hope. This prayer gave words to feelings of sadness and hope which I experience each day, and it finally convinced me to purchase the first two volumes of Every Moment Holy (blogging has not been good for my book budget). Each prayer is carefully and thoughtfully constructed, and the corresponding illustrations bring unique illumination to each topic. I am thankful to finally have this resource on hand.
Episode 275 Stewarding Our Sorrows Well with Tim Challies
https://www.nothingiswasted.com/podcast1/episode-275
Episode 167 Shanti Feldhahn
https://www.nothingiswasted.com/podcast1/episode-167
2. Seasons of Sorrow by Tim Challies
Listening to Tim Challies on the podcast episode above finally convinced me to purchase his book "Seasons of Sorrow", which are his early thoughts surrounding the loss of his young adult son and God's call to grieve faithfully. The chapters are short and cover a wide variety of grief-related topics, some with the flavor of a well-reasoned essay and some with the flavor of a raw journal entry. His writing is full of biblical truth, steadfast faith, and honest feelings. I was especially encouraged and challenged by the manifesto he included in chapter 9, particularly the line: "My joy in having loved Nick will be greater than my grief in having lost him."
3. Every Moment Holy
I first learned about the book "Every Moment Holy" from a good friend in eastern Washington. Volume 1 is a modern prayer book that covers a wide variety of topics from "For Students and Scholars" to "Lament Upon the Finishing of a Beloved Book" and "For Domestic Days". I was especially blessed when my friend read the prayer "For Leavings" as our family prepared to leave eastern Washington and the community we had there and move to our current location in Kentucky. A different friend recently texted me "A Liturgy for When the Long Sadness has Settled In" from volume 2, which is full of liturgies for Death, Grief, and Hope. This prayer gave words to feelings of sadness and hope which I experience each day, and it finally convinced me to purchase the first two volumes of Every Moment Holy (blogging has not been good for my book budget). Each prayer is carefully and thoughtfully constructed, and the corresponding illustrations bring unique illumination to each topic. I am thankful to finally have this resource on hand.
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| How I wish my nightstand looked |
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| The before picture |
4. Sports
I teach a three hour homeschool class once a week with three other moms for kindergarten to second graders. The other day for show and tell, we chose the theme of sports. It was so fun to watch the kiddo's enthusiasm as they brought in their little trophies and shared about the sports they have played and are currently playing. It encouraged me, as I deal with the challenges of another busy and imperfect sports season, to remember how much pride and joy it brings them and how loved and special it makes them feel to be able to participate!
I teach a three hour homeschool class once a week with three other moms for kindergarten to second graders. The other day for show and tell, we chose the theme of sports. It was so fun to watch the kiddo's enthusiasm as they brought in their little trophies and shared about the sports they have played and are currently playing. It encouraged me, as I deal with the challenges of another busy and imperfect sports season, to remember how much pride and joy it brings them and how loved and special it makes them feel to be able to participate!
My daughter and I listened to this book while riding in the car recently. It's a story about four siblings who find a coin which grants wishes. It is full of delightful and realistic sibling interactions. It's so funny and interesting that I don't want to give any more away by describing it!
6. All I Have is Christ
We sang this song in church the other day, and it is now on repeat in my head and on my phone. "And let my song forever be/ My only boast is You".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugGucoYMmKg
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