Top 10 Posts of 2018 | Readers’ Choice

Welcome to the Top 10 Posts of 2018! I always look forward to seeing which posts are resonating with you. Since my goal is to write useful, encouraging words, it’s helpful to see which posts you find helpful. I’ll be sharing the links in reverse order, beginning with the #10 post and proceeding to the top post. The title of the post is the live link, underneath the images. Here we go!

#10 She Reads Truth Bible Review

If you’ve followed me for long, you know I’m a fan of She Reads Truth Bible studies. In 2018, I read through the She Reads Truth Bible, including all the cross references and included devotionals. It was a rich year for me and I recommend this Bible to you.

#9 How to Cultivate Community One Cup at a Time

This post is a favorite of mine, too! I reference my dear childhood friend Valerie, and how she’s building a community of encouraging women by hosting a simple weekly Coffee Club in her home. Are you looking to reach out and build community? There are many ideas here.

#8 12 Books and a Cookbook

Searching for some good reads or a good cookbook? I’ve share some favorites here.

#7 A Few Good Books

And more reading recommendations! I read a number of great books in 2018, and I always love sharing and discussing a good read. Who wants to start a book club? I thing that would be so fun!

#6 Cultivate Hospitality | How to Love Your Neighbor As Yourself

Let’s get to the heart of hospitality, shall we? It’s not about perfectly matched china and impressing your friends as “the hostess with the mostest”. It’s about loving your neighbor, encouraging your neighbor, being a good friend. In this post, we explore how to love your actual neighbor.

#5 Is My Dream Too Small?

This is one of my favorite posts, since I’ve spent a great deal of time pondering its implications. It seems like everywhere I look on social media, people are challenging us to dream big and have the biggest, best, most full-on spectacular life possible. Just reading some of those posts makes me exhausted. For someone whose biggest dream was to be a wife and mom, I’ve sometimes wondered if I dream too small…or…is it okay to have small dreams? Can small dreams honor God?

#4 11 Cozy Books to Read

If you’re looking for some snuggly, cozy-up books to read for Winter and early Spring, here are some fun recommendations. Is there anything better than cozying up with a blanket, a cup of tea, and a book while it snows or rains outside? If there’s a fireplace, so much the better!

#3 Company’s Coming! 10 No Fuss Hospitality Meals

Let’s make hospitality more simple! With a bit of attention to your pantry and some easy preparation, you can take the angst of out having guests. I’m all for easy peasy. How about you?

#2 Outside-the-Box: 61 Hospitality Ideas

We can all think of a hundred reasons why hospitality won’t work for us. In this season. With our budget. Our small house. I brainstormed sixty-one outside-the-box ways you can show hospitality, no matter what your situation.

#1 Bible Journaling for the Rest of Us

And the number one post! Would you like to attempt Bible Journaling, but are intimidated by the gorgeous artwork you see on Pinterest? Here’s how to enjoy Bible Journaling for the non-artists like me! Apparently, many of you are in this camp, because this was the top post of 2018!