Oh, wintertide. I try to love you. I really do. My heart bravely endures the 1.7 days of southern snow and sleet each year, and I semi-cheerfully add a layer of long sleeves to battle the onslaught of below-fifty-degree air.

The struggle is real. I mean, I’m a southern gal for a reason. In fact, could we pause for a minute of sincere silence for the joys of flip-flops, shorts, and sitting on the front porch until 9pm?

Thanks. I just, um, needed a moment.

There is a bright spot in these long winter evenings. We can stoke the fire and curl up with a good book, article, or blogpost. So, while we wait for the much-beloved early signs of spring, grab a cup of coffee or hot chocolate, light a candle or throw a log on the fire, and grab your favorite blanket. Check out a few favorites I’ve enjoyed these past weeks. Happy reading!

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Articles on Family and Parenting

Seven Questions to Ask Your Daughter’s Boyfriend by Greg Morse, DesiringGod.org

The Truth About Mom-Guilt by Marcy Martin, InTheQuiver.com

What Do Scary Things Do? by Mary Holloman

All the Things  by Leigh Ann Thomas, InTheQuiver.com (Yes, I slipped in one of my own)

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Articles to Challenge our Christ-Walk

Should Women Shout Their Abortions? by Mary Holloman, GPCC

There is Always Hope by Sylvia Schroeder

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Books—Inspirational Suspense

Mistaken Twin by Jodie Bailey

Beneath the Surface (Dive Team Investigations) by Lynn H. Blackburn (Faith-based, but a little intense for younger/teen readers.)

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Books—Classics

With Christ in the School of Prayer by Andrew Murray

My Utmost for His Highest (Updated Language) by Oswald Chambers

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Books—Devotional and Women’s Fiction

When Calls the Heart to Love by Michelle Cox and Brian Bird

A Southern Season: Stories from a Front Porch Swing by Eva Marie Everson, Linda Yezak,  Ane Mulligan, Claire Fullerton

The One True Love of Alice-Ann by Eva Marie Everson

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Please share your recommendations!

Blessings and joy,

Leigh Ann 🙂