Winter Favourites

For the record, winter is not my favourite but here some of my favourites from this winter:

My favourite category will always be books:

  1. No More Faking Fine by Esther Fleece - This book blew my mind. It talks about grieving in a way I had never considered. It talks about the term “lament” and why it is important to our walk with God. It has helped me learn to grieve things that I previously wouldn’t let myself feel. More than that, this book taught me to let God into those dark and hurt emotions and help heal my heart.

  2. Strengthening of the Soul of your Leadership by Ruth Haley Barton - I should premise this by saying that I was supposed to start reading this book months ago for a small group I am a part of, but only recently started to catch up. I am only a few chapters in and this book is so good! It is one of those books that you can't always explain fully because of how it seems to speak right to your soul. I have been craving solitude for months and this book finally put into words exactly why. So excited to keep reading.

Next, music:

I have been really enjoying new worship music the past few months (credit to Joel for always introducing me to great music), here are a few of my favourites:

  1. When You Walk Into The Room by Brian & Katie Torwalt - Whenever this song comes on in the car when I am alone, there is a 90% chance it will make me cry.

  2. Not in a Hurry by Will Reagan - I am usually not a huge fan of Will Reagan, but this song is so good for me (especially when I am driving and people are going slow).

  3. Sails by Pat Barrett, Steffany Gretzinger, and Amanda Cook - The bridge though?! Ughhhh so good.

  4. Did You Feel the Mountains Tremble by Upperroom - oldie but a goodie and their version is so powerful

  5. I will exalt you by Hillsong Worship (the live version) - I have sung this song so many times at The Storefront and I loveeee this song.

  6. Surrounded (fight my battles) by Upperroom - This song has a bit of a story to it. I first heard of it in Indiana where someone told me about it while praying for me. Since then it has become a go to song for me when I am having a hard time worshiping or am super overwhelmed.

  7. Seasons by Hillsong Worship - OH MY GOODNESS if you have not heard this song, you are seriously missing out. This is the perfect song for someone who is in a tough season of life.

I recently made a worship playlist with all of these songs and more. If you wanna change it up, feel free to give it a listen: https://open.spotify.com/user/lgalenkamp/playlist/0H62GJQ4Y0vMVAqbQoBAMg?si=QPzqAd4XQ8ybGlkx2hiyHw

One thing I learned about myself: Rest is a normal and good thing. Also take vitamin D pills in the winter especially if you are deficient.

One thing I learned about God: Winter is hard, but God is still good.

Matthew 7:7 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.”