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Browse more through the blog about reading lists, books, authors, articles, and more related to spirituality. The Story Sanctuary began in 2013 with one simple goal to review and include content warnings (profanity, violence, sexual situations, etc.) and representation for each book. Its goal is to make it easier for you to find books you'll love, and books where you get to see yourself on..
The Story Sanctuary » Spirituality
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Life in Hyperspace
Chris Solaas
CreateSpace
December 22, 2016 Amazon | Bookshop | Goodreads About Life in Hyperspace
Spraypainting the cat? What was he thinking??
With four-year college degrees under our belts and a dab of training in Child Psychology, my wife and I thought we were ready for anything when it came to this parenting gig. We had no idea we would be outnumbered and outgunned. From diet to riot, meds to charts, we’ve tried it all, to train up our ADHD kids in the way they should grow.
From the Home School of Hard Knocks, our four ADHD kids have taught … Continu ..read more
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1y ago
She Deserves Better: Raising Girls to Resist Toxic Teachings on Sex, Self, and Speaking Up
Sheila Wray Gregoire, Rebecca Gregoire Lindenback, and Joanna Sawatsky
Baker
Published April 18, 2023 Amazon | Bookshop | Goodreads About She Deserves Better
You want your daughter to thrive–to be strong, confident, and equipped to step into the life God has for her.
But what if the church is setting your daughter up to be small?
Armed with data from an all-new survey of over 7,000 women, the … Continue reading →
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The Story Sanctuary » Spirituality
1y ago
Her Story, Her Strength
Sarah Parker Rubio
Zonderkidz
Published March 7, 2023 Amazon | Bookshop | Goodreads About Her Story, Her Strength
Girls are beautifully and wonderfully made in God’s image. This comprehensive collection of stories focused on 50 women of the Bible shows how God worked in their lives and continues to have a plan and a purpose for his beloved daughters today.
In a world that too often tells girls that they are not enough, HER STORY, HER STRENGTH uses biblical retellings and reflections that include the historical context behind each story to remin ..read more
The Story Sanctuary » Spirituality
1y ago
5-Minute Devotions for Teens: A Guide to God and Mental Health
Laura L. Smith
Zonderkidz
Published December 6, 2022 Amazon | Bookshop | Goodreads About 5-Minute Devotions for Teens
5-Minute Devotions for Teens: A Guide to God and Mental Health removes the stigma on mental health and advises Christian teens what they can do when they are depressed and anxious. Scattered throughout the book are tips to help teens maintain good mental health practices such as meditation, disconnecting from social media and technology, saying affirmations, and much more.
Each day includes ..read more
The Story Sanctuary » Spirituality
1y ago
Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults
Robin Wall Kimmerer
Illustrated by Nicole Neidhardt
Adapted by Monique Gray Smith
Zest Books
Published November 1, 2022 Amazon | Bookshop | Goodreads About Braiding Sweetgrass
Drawing from her experiences as an Indigenous scientist, botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer demonstrated how all living things–from strawberries and witch hazel to water lilies and lichen–provide us with gifts and lessons every day in her best-selling book BRAIDING SWEETGRASS. Adapted for young adults by Monique Gray Smith, this new edition reinforces how wider eco ..read more
The Story Sanctuary » Spirituality
1y ago
Restore My Soul: the Power and Purpose of 30 Psalms
Laura L. Smith
Our Daily Bread Publishing
Published July 5, 2022 Amazon | Bookshop | Goodreads About Restore My Soul
The book of Psalms is full of wonderful passages that illuminate the intimate connection we get to have with our Father. Despite the chaos of our busy lives, the Father is frequently whispering to our souls to spend time with Him. Dive into the power of the Psalms and be inspired to praise God as you read RESTORE MY SOUL: THE POWER AND PROMISE OF 30 PSALMS.
In each chapter, a Psalm is accompanied by pe ..read more