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What’s the Big Deal About Jesus?
On December 25, Christians around the world will celebrate Christmas. We will celebrate with presents and twinkly lights and evergreen trees and beautiful decorations of green and red. We will celebrate by worshipping and…
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Favorite Things for Advent & Christmas
From beloved Christmas and Advent traditions to thoughtful gift ideas and a family friendly Advent devotional book, we’re sharing a few of our—and Simquily readers’—favorite things for celebrating the most wonderful time of…
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When God Says No: Reflections on Seasons of Waiting
Last night I was trying to explain to my son why I was telling him no. I’m a first-time mom, so I often find myself doing things that make no sense—things like trying…
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Your Story, by God: An Ecclesiastes 3 Devotion
Ecclesiastes 3:1–14 “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die;a time to plant, and a time to…
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August Book of the Month: Loving My Actual Life
For those of us who spend way too much energy dwelling on the “would’ves,” “could’ves,” or “should’ves” of life, Loving My Actual Life is the book for us! After realizing the craziness of her daily…
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Wise Words: On Freedom & Faith
As we celebrate Independence Day this July, we think about all those who have dedicated their lives toward keeping America free, and we give thanks for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice…
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July Book of the Month: Built on the Rock
Have you ever read a book and thought, “Wow, I wish everyone could read this!”? I don’t feel this way about many books, but after reading Built on the Rock by Ted Kober, my thoughts were…
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June Book of the Month: Exodus
Several years ago, when my husband and I lived in Little Rock, Arkansas, our church organized a summer book club based on the Book of Colossians. Church leadership encouraged members to host the…
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May Book of the Month: Our Way Home
Since I was a child, I have loved reading. There’s something exciting about entering into another world entirely unlike—or perhaps very similar to—my own and meeting new characters. Whether I am witness to…
Writings for the simple and quiet life
