The first is by Jamie Martin. She blogs at Steady Mom. Her tagline reads: "on the journey toward intentional, professional motherhood," and though I haven't been reading it for too long, it seems to be an accurate description of her blog. Her ebook, Mindset for Moms: from Mundane to Marvelous Thinking in Just 30 Days focuses on the power of positive thinking for moms and was a blessing to me. It was clear that she worked hard not to waste words, and therefore was able to share a lot of wisdom very quickly. I appreciate her reminders to live in the present and to develop a constant attitude of thanksgiving. Practicing positive thinking and looking for everyday blessings really can transform our lives in wonderful ways. I'm going to add her other book, Steady Days, to my long list of books to read.
The second is by Amy Julia Becker. She blogs at Thin Places. She writes about faith, family, and disability. She looks at life critically and challenges typical ways of thinking. She has a daughter with down syndrome and much of her writing hopes to inspire people to rethink the ways we think about disability, realizing that God creates everyone perfectly to be a unique blessing to the world around us. Why I am Both Spiritual and Religious was inspired after the popular you tube video "I Hate Religion But Love Jesus" went viral. She suggests that people want spirituality without religion because they've experienced religion without spirituality. Using the "Be still and know that I am God" passage as her framework, she makes a case for Christianity as a spiritual religion. She does a great job of explaining why we need both and how either one, without the other, is meaningless. I look forward to reading A Good and Perfect Gift at some point, as well. It's about how having a daughter with down syndrome shaped her faith, and I'm certain it will be a blessing.
If you're looking for a quick read that inspires you and makes you think, I recommend either one of these. Happy reading, my friends:)
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