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Dawn writes beautifully on many themes, including the various blessings and fruits of God’s work in the lives of his people, identity in Jesus, and practical ways to strengthen our walk with him through spiritual journalling and Bible reading. Her posts are filled with grace, joy, and a steady hope in the love and goodness of Jesus.
AJ has a powerful testimony of redemption and love. Her words help her readers to grow in Jesus and to share him with others. Her posts include Bible-centred devotions; personal reflections; behind-the-scenes details of her various books and resources (published and in progress); wise, practical tips to support grown-ups in discipling their children and young people; and amazing writerly resources. I'd encourage everyone to learn from her wisdom!
Koinonia 59 includes pastoral, hope-filled notes and posts on Christ-centred faith and life. Marked by a careful handling of God’s word and a pastoral writing style, this publication by Robert Cale is a beautiful source of wisdom and encouragement for believers in all seasons of life. In reading Koinonia 59, I’ve greatly valued Robert’s biblical teaching, his passion for helping people to pursue God, and his gracious and conviction-driven communication. I'd encourage everyone to read along!
Joe is a ‘chronologically gifted’ ‘seasoned citizen’, who has been blessed with the ability to see life’s humour and to share it well. Joe touches on themes such as brain fog, word-finding difficulties, the indignity of certain medical situations, the bizarre realities we sometimes have to face, the value of human relationships, the letting go of possessions and seasons. His words prompt laughter, tears and the meaningful pondering of life and faith.
David Owen's historically informative, exegetical commentary is easy to understand, engaging, and honours the truth and authority of Scripture. David writes to help people to consider and trust the message of the gospel, allowing real consideration of difficult questions as readers journey through life and faith, with all its challenges. For those who value auditory communication, a podcast is also available for many posts at "Finding Faith".
Reading through "The Pondering Scottie" is like sitting down with an older sister in Jesus and being encouraged in multiple aspects of one’s walk with him. In posts that resemble a sweet conversation with a long-time friend, Brooke Zoller shares anecdotes about her life and childhood, recounts interactions with strangers and new friends, and inspires with insights about parenting, marriage and faith - her beautiful reflections are an encouragement to dwell on the character of our good God.
Esther offers words of life and hope as she explores the stories of vintage finds and moments where past, present and future seem spliced like mist on glass panes—beautiful, worded ‘still lifes’ of God’s grace and his call to follow Jesus with heart, soul, mind and strength. Esther’s posts explore rhythms of life for dwelling in grace, testify to God’s faithfulness in seasons of struggle, and express comfort she’d love to share with weary mamas she encounters, including her younger self.
Lara's posts are filled with reflections on life’s joys and struggles, God’s character and actions, and her journey of faith and motherhood. In them, Lara comes alongside mothers and others in seasons of anxiety and struggle, and points people to Jesus and the hope and peace to be found in him. Her writing is beautifully crafted and a blessing to read.
Kylie’s love for her Saviour and for her Christian family infuses her posts. Kylie is motivated by a desire to help Jesus’s people to grow in him, to shine his light into the world, to foster Christian relationships of mutual strengthening and encouragement, and to link her readers with quality resources that support a deepening walk with God. I encourage you to connect with her!