Kimberly Deckel

Christmas

Preaching & Worship

“Emily McGowin's Christmas has something to offer everyone: longtime Christians, people who are new to the faith, those who worship in liturgical spaces, Christians in nondenominational spaces, even non-Christians. It is a beautiful reminder of what Christmas is about at the core. McGowin's personal stories about faith and family plus her knowledge of theology and church history make a book that is enjoyable, educational, and full of hope. It's the perfect book to read on your own or with a group in preparation for the season of Christmas.”

Nervous Systems

Christian Living

“Sara’s writing is poetic and honest, naming the lived experiences of so many. She creatively addresses the topic of anxiety and manages to write about it in a way that leaves the reader feeling hopeful, offering practical tools and perspectives. Nervous Systems feels like a helpful peek into the lives of so many who find themselves in an in-between space, including everyday Christians, not just the ones we see represented in the media. Sara writes with such vulnerability, talking about her own experiences with anxiety, caring for aging parents, parenting, and grappling with what it is to be a follower of Jesus in our current cultural context. Nervous Systems explores things we all grapple with, and as I read it, I couldn’t help but think of people I pastor and friends, Christian and non, who will immensely benefit from the timeliness of Sara’s words; I can’t wait to get it in their hands.”