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Chaos of Singleness and Marriage
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On Mother’s and Compassion
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Poorly placed library tag aside, I have been so refreshed and challenged by Sarah Coakley’s The New Asceticism. . Her exploration of Trinitarian doctrine, desire, and our interaction with the divine was challenging and gripping. And I can’t tell you how amazing it was to read from a female theologian! . “The Trinity is no longer seen as an obscure, albeit authoritative, ecclesial doctrine of God’s nature, but rather a life into which we enter and, in unbreakable union with Christ, breathe the very Spirit of God. Such is the goal of a life animated from the start by desire for Christ.” . . . #amreading #theology #sarahcoakley #thenewasceticism #ascetics #teaandbooks #teastagram #amreadingtheology #amreadingphilosophy #currentreads #bookjournal #booklife #bookworm #readinglife #readersofinstagram #morningreads #winterreading #flatlay #bookflatlay

Michigan, I know I give the Midwest a hard time, but I certainly love coming home to you. . . . #puremichigan #lakemichigan #oldmissionpeninsula #homesweethome #lakeviews #travel #midwesttravel #explore #wanderlust #adventureisoutthere #womenwhotravel #traversecity #michiganwinetrail #michiganwine #winecountry #winterviews #roseallday

Where the books are, there I shall be also. It’s been lots of literary fiction in my world, so I broke it up with Marie Lu’s Wildcard (that’s what’s going on under the glare from the protective library film!). Such a fun, fast-paced, YA sequel. . It’s been so revitalizing to spend some cozy winter nights in with a book. . What are you reading? . . . #homelibrary #librarylife #amreading #amreadingya #marielu #warcross #readinglife #currentread #cozylife #winterreading #idratherbereading #readersofinstagram #bookshelves #bookstagram #bookworm #dreamyfarofflooknosestuckinabook #nosestuckinabook #cozyreader

So did I get to keep up my Chicago streak over the new year? Why of course! (This time was driving through on my way back from St. Louis, but I’m counting it!) To celebrate month 5 and the planning of month 6, I thought I’d share this shot from my favorite used bookstore, Open Books. This fabulously huge collection is a great way to sink a couple hours into the West Loop and the proceeds go to support literacy programs. The staff is helpful and fabulously knowledgeable about all things bookish. . . . #openbookschicago #bookstoresofinstagram #bookishlife #booknerd #bookshelvesofinstagram #indiebookstore #thisismybookstore #bookshopsofinstagram #bookshop #booklife #readerlife #bookshelfie #bookstagram #readersofinstagram #somanybooks #📚#Chicago #travel #wanderlust #westloop #westloopchicago

I was averaging a book a day this year, but this 600 page beaut is probably going to throw that off. . The imagery in this novel is absolutely poetic and the characters so life-like. The Brothers K surrounds mid-century baseball, religion, and family. I’ve only just started and know already this is going to be a reading experience that will stick with me for a good long time. . Tea: @harneyteas Hot Cinnamon Sunset . . . #thebrothersk #davidjamesduncan #bookclubreads #readinglife #bookstagram #currentread #booknerd #dialpress #contemporaryliterature #literarylife #bookish #bookishlife #readerlife #2019reads #bookclub #booksandtea #teastagram #outofprintmug

Beginning the new year with the silent and sacred. . This introvert is ready for home, quiet, and a good nap! . . . #stlouis #basilica #stlouisbasilica #sacredspaces #travel #explore #adventureisoutthere #wanderlust #womenwhotravel #archetecture #art #mosaic #introverttravel #midwesttravel #thinplaces #newyear2019 #happynewyear #newyearnewadventures #beholdoverbehave #silentandsacred

Being completely honest, 2018 has been one of the best and worst years. It has been of year of learning to lament, but also learning to rejoice. It has been a year to letting go of much, but gaining so much in return. A year of unknown and much discovered. . I am so grateful for so many marvelous people who have been a balm and blessing, the adventures to places near and far, and the patient faithfulness of a loving and intimate God...and also ALL the books! . I’m excited at what may come in 2019–the growth, the heartache, the hope. As you reflect on your past year and look to a new one, may you be filled with hope and encouragement. Best, y’all! . . . #topnine2018 #bestnine2018 #2018inphotos #travel #reading #wanderlust #explore #womenwhotravel #womenwhoread #prague #chicago #idratherbereading #readingpeople #iceland #gulfosswaterfall #theallischicago #readerlife #adventureisoutthere

I have a lot of songs from “Meet Me In St. Louis” stuck in my head. I don’t know why! 🤷‍♀️ . Excited to learn and take it all in at Urbana this week. I’ll be focusing on justice, entrepreneurship, sexuality, and art. . . . #urbana18 #stlouis #stlouisarch #meetmeinstlouis #dingdingdingwentthetrolley #travel #wanderlust #explore #travelgram #rainyday #winterrain #missouri #adventureisoutthere #womenwhotravel #conferencetravel

I was gifted this lovely pile of 4.5 books. I’m excited to dig in in 2019! . Here we have a pretty copy of an old favorite (Augustine’s confessions), a national book award finalist from a friend whose taste I trust entirely (Praying for Sheetrock by Malissa Fay Greene), and of course some fun from public women I admire (Becoming by @michelleobama and Whiskey in a Teacup by @reesewitherspoon)...and half a copy of the 1998 Readers Digest Select Editions... . Did you get any fun titles or book love this Christmas? Tell me about it in the comments! . . . #bookstack #christmasbookstagram #christmasbookgifts #bookart #staugustine #prayingforsheetrock #nationalbookaward #becomingmichelleobama #whiskeyinateacup #reesewitherspoon #bookstagram #bookworm #toberead #toberead2019 #booklife #readerlife #christmasbreakreading #winterreading

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