A different kind of Lenten discipline Lent is a unique and sacred season of the Christian year. I’ve written in past years (see “Lent’s Mysterious Call of Spirit“) about how moved I am by the mysteries of our faith and this time of year when we are called to reflect deeply on them. Lent is […]
Books
No Boundaries, by Karen R. Sanderson: Celebration Of A Book Launch
One of life’s special joys is watching people you like and admire reach milestones they’ve set for themselves. Today I’m celebrating with my friend Karen R. Sanderson on the recent launch of her first book of poetry: No Boundaries. Besides becoming my friend, Karen has often been my own valued editor. I’m a better writer because of […]
Reading Is The Ultimate Ahhhhhhh…
Curling up with a good book—whether I’m wrapped in a blanket on a cold winter’s evening or lounging in a Pawley’s Island hammock—is, to me, one of life’s most profound pleasures. Just the anticipation of knowing I’ve got some reading time ahead—whether it’s to satisfy a hunger for learning or just to escape into a well-told […]
Book Reviews: Celtic Daily Prayer and Hebridean Altars
Devotionals have long been an important part of my daily spiritual practice. I find that a short, thought-provoking devotion can help me settle down and get more focused on God. I liken it to priming the pump for drawing on the living waters of Christ. Here are two wonderful ones. Celtic Daily Prayer: Prayers and […]
Book Review: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
This is a book for everyone who wants to better understand creativity and unleash their own creative gifts. Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert Reviewed by Elizabeth H. Cottrell 5 stars out of 5 Redefining creativity From the book Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert: “Q: What is creativity? “A: […]
Book Review: Keep Your Love On! by Danny Silk
Keep your love on! Connection, Communication and Boundaries Written by Danny Silk Reviewed by Elizabeth H. Cottrell I was expecting this to be a sweet, feel-good book about love and kindness. It was, instead, a bold, hard-hitting, brutally honest book about what constitutes a healthy relationship (marriage or otherwise) and how it will spiral downward in […]
Book Review: Miracles From Heaven by Christy Wilson Beam
Miracles from Heaven: A Little girl, Her Journey to Heaven, and Her Amazing Story of Healing by Christy Wilson Beam Reviewed by Elizabeth H. Cottrell 4 stars out of 5 I was approached by this book’s publicist to read and review it (with absolutely no compensation or pressure for a good review), and while I […]
Habits, Good Or Bad: They Impact Our Happiness
I’ve been thinking and reading a lot about habits and the role they play in our behavior, primarily because I’m determined to cultivate better health habits and squash as many unhealthy habits as possible during 2015. It’s become crystal clear to me that understanding and knowing myself—connecting with myself, if you will—is critical to having a baseline […]