Laura Booz

Happily Even After

Marriage, Family & Relationships

“Happily Even After is a true story. My husband and I have been friends with Bob and Dannah for twenty years. We've seen them walk through hard things. We've seen them trust God with impossible prayers. We've seen God faithfully restore their marriage. But that's not how I know this book is a true story. I know it's a true story because, twenty years ago, Bob and Dannah shared this hope—these Bible verses, these tools, these insights—with us during our own marriage crisis. I know firsthand that God can hold two people together when the chasm appears too vast to breach. I know for myself that God can change hearts and minds and habits when they appear unchangeable. I know personally that sometimes, you just need to know there's hope. Let Happily Even After be a voice of hope for you.”

Holy Hygge

Women

“In the bleak midwinter, I sighed and told my kids we simply needed to 'hygge harder!' But the crackly fire, cozy blankets, and hot tea didn't spark hope in our weary hearts. In Holy Hygge, Jamie Erikson explains why our efforts fell short: we needed Christ to warm us from the inside, to rest our souls, and to help us flourish in difficulty. I learned so much while reading this book: big ideas about the etymology of hygge and how it is a mere shadow of Christ's kingdom, and specific, practical ideas about how to commune with Christ, create a life-giving home, and welcome people in. Best of all is this: I've been looking for a book to read with my daughter before we launch her into the world next year. I want it to strengthen her understanding of Christ and the way He informs—and gladdens—the way we live at home and abroad. Holy Hygge is the book. If my daughter embraces the truths tucked inside, she'll be well on her way to living a good and satisfying life.”

This Seat's Saved

Fiction

“After reading this book, you'll want to tramp through the woods in search of red foxes and spring peepers, flop back in a pile of leaves and cry about the difficulties of growing up, and learn how to see your miraculous everyday life through the lens of God's perfect love for you. This Seat's Saved is a must-read for every middle school girl—and for every grown woman who still has a 'middle school girl' deep inside. I cannot wait to share this transformative story with my four daughters!”