Here Are 4 Spiritual Practices to Try If You’re Dealing With Doubts
I’ve been in a weird spot with my faith lately. There’s so much negativity going on in the world — people displaced from their homes,…
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The Best Books for Every Mood
With a good book in hand, I can travel to far-off places and imagine myself walking across a desert or sailing around the world. I…
Fall in Love With Reading Again With These 6 Books
When I was a kid, I used to stay up way past my bedtime — not even bothering with flashlights or the pretense of being…
3 Rituals That Take Reading to the Next Level
For one reason or another, I love setting creative standards for various aspects of my life. My criteria for a five-star recipe: healthy, delicious, inexpensive,…
Lenten Reads: 5 Books to Examine Your Faith
A good book challenges and inspires me. Earlier this year, I read “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents” by Isabel Wilkerson, which has made me…
Remember the Books You Read in High School? It Might Be Time to Revisit the Classics
Even though I love reading, I found it difficult to finish the classic novels assigned to us in high school – let alone relate to…
How to Enjoy Winter (Even If You’re a Hater)
I’ll be the first to admit that winter is not my favorite season. It gets dark by 5 p.m. I have to put on multiple…
How to Read All the Books You Want (Without Spending a Fortune)
I’ve always loved reading, and before COVID, I used to read at least one book a week, borrowing from my local library or buying secondhand.…
Screen Time Satisfaction: 3 More Creative Ways to Scroll
Every Sunday morning, a notification pops up on my phone alerting me of how many hours and minutes I’ve spent using the device that week.…
Stronger Than We Think: 5 True Stories to Restore Your Faith in Humanity
In the midst of the polarizing politics and global health crisis of the past year, disappointment in our fellow humans feels like it’s at an…