“I hate the word discipline,” she said. “I already feel guilty, and I haven’t even gone yet.” “I know,” said Dawn. “Lots of people have the same reaction. But spiritual disciplines aren’t laws or rules to follow. They’re tools that… — Sharon Garlough Brown Copy Share
“Think of it this way, Mara. We don’t have the power to make the sun rise, but we can choose to be awake when… — Sharon Garlough Brown Copy Share Image
“Self-examination isn’t about being perfect. It’s about listening and responding to the Spirit. It’s about allowing God to reveal where we are hiding and resisting his love so that we can come out from hiding to receive grace and mercy and wholeness. This isn’t about beating ourselves up, and it’s not an invitation to obsessive introspection. We can’t make ourselves… — Sharon Garlough Brown Copy Share
“The Sensible Shoes Club sat in Meg’s parlor in front of a crackling fire, chairs from the kitchen gathered into a circle. “It’s nice to meet you guys,” Becca said to Mara and Charissa after a few minutes of friendly introductions. “And congratulations on the baby.” “Thanks!” Charissa tucked the pink shoes back into her purse. “Great to meet you… — Sharon Garlough Brown Copy Share
“I hate the word discipline,” she said. “I already feel guilty, and I haven’t even gone yet.” “I know,” said Dawn. “Lots of people have the same reaction. But spiritual disciplines aren’t laws or rules to follow. They’re tools that help us create space in our lives so God can work within us. We can’t transform ourselves. That’s God’s work,… — Sharon Garlough Brown Copy Share
“Resilient. That was the word Meg Crane had been searching for. Resilient. “You’re not resilient,” Mother had often said, her accusing tone ringing in Meg’s ears, even almost a year after her death. “You’ve got to learn how to bounce back. Move on.” Meg rolled over in her twin-size bed, the same bed she had slept in as a little… — Sharon Garlough Brown Copy Share
“2:20 are from the New International Version. All other Scripture quotations are from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The selection from the poem “Tourist or Pilgrim” by Macrina Wiederkehr is used… — Sharon Garlough Brown Copy Share
“How grateful I am to be reunited with Hannah, Meg, Mara, and Charissa, my friends in Sharon Garlough Brown’s Sensible Shoes series. Having already… — Sharon Garlough Brown Copy Share Image
“Hannah, Jesus loves you too much to let you root your identity in what you do for him, rather than who you are to… — Sharon Garlough Brown Copy Share Image
“Kitty, this is humility. This is how I want you to live: knowing you have no strength on your own, but being absolutely confident… — Sharon Garlough Brown Copy Share Image
“We can’t be lone rangers. You need to be fed, Hannah—not just in the sacred journey group or in your private devotions. You need… — Sharon Garlough Brown Copy Share Image
“When did you feel most alive and energized? When did you feel drained, troubled, or agitated? Having reviewed the details of your day, confess… — Sharon Garlough Brown Copy Share Image
“you begin to pray, still and quiet yourself. Give thanks for some of the specific gifts God has given you today. Then ask the… — Sharon Garlough Brown Copy Share Image
