books
“The author who benefits you is not the one who tells you something you did not know before, but the one who gives expression to the truth that has been struggling for utterance in you.” ~Oswald Chambers
Sanctuary: Cultivating a Quiet Heart in a Noisy and Demanding World
Whether it’s the TV or radio continually playing in the background or the persistent pinging on our phones, the constant noise and frenetic pace of modern life can be overwhelming.
More than ever, we need sanctuary, not only as a refuge from the noise around us but also as a place where God’s truth can be clearly heard.
This 31-day devotional explores what it means, and what it looks like in very practical ways, to lead the “quiet life” that Paul speaks of in 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12. Readers will come to see that a quiet life doesn’t mean escaping from the world around them, but centering their hearts on Christ, so they can live with a clear focus, a quiet confidence, and a steady peace.
In Sanctuary, readers will…
- Identify the cultural “noise” that strips away our sense of peace.
- Cultivate the practices that help us to develop a quiet confidence.
- Glean the best the Internet has to offer while remaining rooted in the real relationships.
- Write a different script for their future by looking to Christ as their sanctuary.
more than ever, we need sanctuary
Deeper Waters: Immersed in the Life-Changing Truth of God’s Word
You won’t find any churchy clichés or perky platitudes here. Just an honest telling of a hard journey — hard in the way one wrestles with reconciling their theology with their reality.
In a world constantly spinning and a culture constantly changing, we all need something unchanging to hold on to — something steadfast to anchor our souls amidst the swirling turmoil around us and within us. God’s Word is the only unchanging, eternal reality we can look to. Like the North Star pointing the way home for sailors who have no other fixed point to rely on, God’s Word shows us the way home.
In Deeper Waters, I share my story of being rescued by the Word, and I invite readers to embark on their own journey through the life-giving Word.
Devotionals
Word Writers: Philippians
The book of Philippians calls you to see beyond your present circumstances and discover the joy awaiting you in Christ.
The Word Writers Series invites you to gather with friends and study the Bible together — chapter by chapter, verse by verse — with the additional invitation to write the Word, because when we write it, we remember it!
Word Writers: James
The book of James calls you to grow deeper in your faith through words and actions as you look ahead to eternity with God and His people.
The Word Writers Series invites you to gather with friends and study the Bible together — chapter by chapter, verse by verse — with the additional invitation to write the Word, because when we write it, we remember it!
Word Writers: Ephesians
The book of Ephesians calls you to carry on in the faith with a rich understanding of God’s love and the strength to serve those around you.
The Word Writers Series invites you to gather with friends and study the Bible together — chapter by chapter, verse by verse — with the additional invitation to write the Word, because when we write it, we remember it!
Gift Book ~ Journal
6 Stories Every Mom Should Tell
Create a keepsake your children will treasure forever when you record the story of:
• their birth
• how you picked their name
• a memorable moment that reflects their strengths
• how you met Jesus
• how you met their dad
• your dreams
Write down your stories in this beautifully designed journal. When finished, peel off the sticker on the front to reveal “With love, Mom” burnished on the cover so you can give this special book to your child, knowing that wherever he or she goes in life, your stories go with them.
Books I’ve Edited…
A Moment to Breathe: 365 Devotions
by LifeWay
Books I’ve Contributed To…
From the opening pages of this beautiful book, you cannot miss Denise’s passion for God’s Word. Prepare your heart, because that passion is contagious. Dive into Deeper Waters and drench yourself in the saving grace, tremendous power, and redeeming love of God. This book is a treasure.
Jennifer Dukes Lee
author of Growing Slow