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The waiting room. A place that one rarely—if ever—desires to be.

I’ve spent a fair share of hours in waiting rooms twirling my thumbs, aimlessly scrolling social media in an attempt to distract myself from what is to come—seeking something to ease the emotions that well up inside amid the wait.

The wait is always a bit unpredictable and a bit unsettling. It’s a place we could all use a dose of comfort which is why I am excited to share The Waiting Room: 60 Meditations for Finding Peace & Hope in a Health Crisis with you.

Author Elizabeth Reynolds Turnage has written a perfect companion for our time spent in the waiting room. Today, she is sharing her heart behind the book with us in a brief Q&A.

Feeling connected while you navigate the unexpected is essential. Today, I’ve compiled a list of podcasts that help people to feel seen, known, and loved within the circumstances that surround their lives.

I pray these podcasts will stir you toward hope, help you walk toward healing, and offer you a dose of encouragement when you need it most.

Raw. Honest. Relatable. Perfect words to describe the beautiful book written by K.J. Ramsey.

This Too Shall Last combines theology, neuroscience, and personal testimony to examine the complex topic of suffering.

Throughout the book, K.J. encourages readers to transform long-held beliefs related to pain and suffering. From the shame we hold to the belief that our pain is something that, once we crack, will magically go away, K.J. artfully highlights how suffering can be a transformational space—one where we are present to pain and receptive to grace.

First-time author Meredith McDaniel beautifully shares how to open our eyes to see the manna in our midst in the book In Want + Plenty: Waking up to God’s Provision in a Land of Longing.

Life doesn’t always make sense, but as I read the pages of this book, I was reminded that not only has God provided historically, but He provides in the present. When we seek His goodness, we are bound to find it.

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A new decade is just around the corner. Before we jump into the new year, I took some time to reflect on the books that held the most meaning to me this year. Uncover that list as well as my 2020 reading plans.