book review
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In All Things Thee to See

Throughout church history, one encounters many shepherds who, like David, were also masters of verse. Consider Martin Luther, writing hymns to restore and invigorate congregational singing, and Isaac Watts, who versified the Psalms for corporate worship. Or John Donne, unflinchingly describing his love for God in terms of romantic passion, and George MacDonald, who used… Continue reading
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The Freedom of a Lower Reading Goal

Last year, I intentionally set my GoodReads goal lower than the year before. Admittedly, I still ended up reading 76 books, but having a lower goal led to more discerning, attentive, and formative reading—both of dense classics and the occasional “brain candy” book. If you’re looking to read better—not just more—this year, consider keeping your… Continue reading
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What If I Don’t Like My Church’s Music?

When visiting Crossway’s headquarters over the summer, the publishing team and I were chatting about how wonderful God’s timing is. Without necessarily planning to do so, Crossway ended up releasing several resources for musical worship within the same few months including The Sing! Hymnal, Spirit-Filled Singing: Bearing Fruit as We Worship Together, and What If… Continue reading
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Books I Can’t Wait to Read with My Children (Fiction)

Recently, I shared some of my mixed feelings about pregnancy. But I do genuinely love children and you know what I have always looked forward to? Reading with my kids. My childhood revolved around books. My mom was an English teacher, so I grew up immersed in words, words, words. My dad would frequently take… Continue reading
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Digital Liturgies: Rediscovering Christian Wisdom in an Online Age

I’ve been working on my dissertation proposal and have decided to focus on Christian writers maintaining spiritual well-being in the digital age. Where better to start than with this acclaimed book on digital wisdom by author, blogger, and editor, Samuel James? About & Review Digital Liturgies: Rediscovering Christian Wisdom in an Online Age is not… Continue reading
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Competing Spectacles: Treasuring Christ in the Media Age

It’s summer, which means my musical work slows down. I always plan to spend the long, warm days reading, writing, and studying—enjoying refreshment through contemplation and creativity. But then, it happens: the twitching fingers. The urge to check my phone, answer a few emails, and maybe scroll through reels for a minute on Instagram. Or… Continue reading
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On Netflix and Narnia: Three Questions and a Convicting Scene

You may have heard that Meryl Streep is in talks to potentially voice Aslan in Greta Gerwig’s new Narnia adaptation. At first I thought this was an April Fool’s joke, so I thought little of it. But when April 1st came and went without a “Gotcha!” my only reaction was grim resignation. I wish I… Continue reading
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Nostalgia & Narrative: My Review of “Sunrise on the Reaping”

As a reviewer for several Christian publishers, I regularly post my thoughts on non-fiction releases. However, I am also constantly reading fiction from a wide variety of genres. Because so many readers are talking about the latest Hunger Games prequel, Sunrise on the Reaping, I thought I’d share my thoughts below. Backstory I was a… Continue reading
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Review: “The People of Paul’s Letters”

I was very excited to receive an early copy of The People in Paul’s Letters: A Compendium of Characters by Guy Manuell, which is set for release tomorrow, March 11th. Something my husband and I have in common is a shared love of theological resources, and this is one I am very grateful to have… Continue reading
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Book Update: Live for Pre-Order!

I am thrilled to announce that my book, Spirit-Filled Singing: Bearing Fruit as We Worship Together, is live for pre-order on Crossway’s website, as well as on Amazon and through Barnes & Noble. If you choose to order from Crossway, be sure to create a free Crossway+ membership to receive a discount and save on… Continue reading
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