030 – Balancing Hope And Realism
This week Alex Lessler, Ashleigh Rich, and Kimberly Pasley talk about how to balance hope and expectation in the midst of a tenuous new year when no one knows what to expect. They draw from real-life examples and give practical tips from their own experiences.
— Recommended Reading to Dig Deeper —
Rhythms of Renewal by Rebecca Lyons or The Next Right Thing by Emily Freeman. When you are overwhelmed by the amount of stuff in front of you and don’t know where to begin, these are a great place to start. https://amzn.to/2LfLupK https://t.ly/p5KV
Turn My Mourning into Dancing by Henri Nouwen. Really any book he wrote would bless you in this arena. He consistently writes introspectively on internal healing. https://amzn.to/39p56zr
The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown. If you want to jump into vulnerability, Brene wrote the book on it. Her language is a bit raw and unfiltered but the principles are worth exploring. https://amzn.to/3shlRWc
Soul Keeping by John Ortberg. We started out 2020 with a series that relied heavily on this book. Slowing down to take in what God is doing and saying is something we all need to embrace. https://t.ly/Xqs4
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