Just for you

Hi friend,

It has been over a month since we've chatted, so I hope you're ready for this! Here's what's going on in today's email, in order (so scroll to what you like!):

• New essay (just for email subscribers!)

• Book review of the month

• Links + interesting articles

• New podcast episodes (these are both SO good!)

• Books, shows & podcasts I've been loving

Growing Pains & Mythical Greatness

Have you felt uncomfortable lately? Stripped of our routine, compelled to confront tough issues like racism, left to ponder the uncertainty for your kids' education in the fall -- you never feel more inclined to to turn to God than when things are literally out of your control.

You realize you really aren't good for much in these situations, yet you are entrenched in them, so a deeper faith necessarily grows. It never feels great at the time; think about babies getting new teeth and "growing pains" in young children. This always-relevant quote from Christine Caine is applicable:

"Sometimes when you're in a dark…