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Three reasons you must read “Where the Heart Is”

Three reasons you must read “Where the Heart Is”

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Go on, ‘git. ‘Git to reading!

Three thoughts about “Daddy’s Gone A Hunting”

Three thoughts about “Daddy’s Gone A Hunting”

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Something’s gone awry.

Maximum Ride: In-depth book-by-book breakdown

Maximum Ride: In-depth book-by-book breakdown

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Nostalgic for my childhood, I embarked upon a journey to rejoin the flock in the fight to save the world.

The unexpected delight of “The Unexpected Everything”

The unexpected delight of “The Unexpected Everything”

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“The Unexpected Everything” is unexpectedly much better than an earlier Matson book.

I refuse to hate my life

I refuse to hate my life

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I wasn’t made to hate my life, and neither were you.

Finding yourself in 2019: #Inspired50

Finding yourself in 2019: #Inspired50

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It’s about so much more than just books.

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Nikki Shover

Nikki Shover

A notorious hairbrush singer and occasional worship leader, self-proclaimed Harry Potter nerd, and aspiring author, I am also a former pastor but ever-present shepherd who spends the perfect amount of time snuggling with my dog and husband. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Bible/religion and journalism and am daily striving to decipher what it means to live abundantly in this place we call home. My heart flutters for deep conversations, One Direction jam sessions, and people who don't judge my love of children's books or 80s/90s sitcoms.

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I’ve just shared my first book review on my webs I’ve just shared my first book review on my website in the longest time, and I am so thrilled 🥰✨ the link is in my bio! I look forward to hopefully sharing many more posts in the coming days.
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As a pastor, much of my job is about relationships As a pastor, much of my job is about relationships. But sometimes, my job is about reclaiming sacred spaces that time has taken from us. Recently I got to reclaim this beautiful stained glass window that had been hidden behind a projector screen for years. Now when I enter this space, I am urged to stop. To take in the light. To breathe in the renewal of the cross. Although pastoring is a kind of difficult that cannot be put into words, it is also an incredible gift to spend so much time in the sacred — so much time alongside the light of the world. It’s beautiful when that manifests in the present, right beside us, as a reminder that God is with us, and God is within us, too.
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Book 4 of ‘22 — this is my second read by Fred Book 4 of ‘22 — this is my second read by Fredrik Backman (see previous post), and I have to say: I LOVED THIS BOOK! Although I really enjoyed the first book I read of his, Ove and his community won my heart so much faster than the previous read. The book started much darker than I anticipated, but I caught on quickly that things were headed in a lighter direction. It was a witty, charming perspective on heavy topics: grief, depression, and suicide. But I am so thankful to say that community wins in this one. So thankful for the character growth and the laughs that Ove and his unexpected crew gave to me. 5⭐️ for “A Man Called Ove” — I will probably even read this book again, and that’s saying something!
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Book 3 of 2022 | A beloved college professor of mi Book 3 of 2022 | A beloved college professor of mine recommended this and another of Fredrik Backman’s books to me, and I chose this one first because, *ahem,* I liked the cover. 🤷🏼‍♀️😅 Elsa was a precious character, full of innocence and trouble all at once. My favorite element of the story was the wurse (what us common folk would call a dog). Although I struggled to follow the narrative at times and the finale didn’t seem “big enough” for Granny’s fairytales, I did cry while reading this and finished it relatively quickly. I just purchased my next Backman read, and I’m curious to see how the two compare! 4⭐️ for “My Grandmother Asked Me To Tell You She’s Sorry.”
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After years with a simple black and white logo I c After years with a simple black and white logo I created on Photoshop in college, I finally rebranded my website with something more representative of my mission and purpose!
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My husband and I are mildly (majorly?) into Disney-Pixar’s “Up.” We named our first dog Ellie and our wedding included several thoughtful, fancied-up elements from the film. Our mailbox even features our handprints and names in the style of Ellie and Carl. This is where the balloons come into play in my logo. 🎈
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The heart shape is pretty self-explanatory, given my name. 💖 Finally, the bright colors and watercolor style speak to the vibrant, abundant, creative life I have been called to live and lead others to as well. 💚🧡💜💙❤️
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Welcome to the brand new—but still the same in so many ways—Our Inspired Hearts!
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