Best of the Month: February 2024

Please watch the video above for the story of this week’s content.

• Best Spiritual Podcast—Episode: The Evil of Envy, aired January 19, 2024

  I was on the treadmill last week and this teaching stopped me in my tracks. I slowed the belt, bowed my head and talked to God. I’ve been aware of my issue with jealousy since I was a child—always telling my mom what others had and I did not. This podcast focuses on the teaching of Dr. Timothy Keller—one of the best theologians and communicators of our time.

• Best Storytelling Podcast: The Moth Podcast

  Stories will always be the most profound way to gain our hearts and alter our perspectives. We listen and empathy forms. Hear professional writers and normal story-telling citizens alike share their true stories.

• Books recommended by my therapist for depression

  Since I am personally battling and recovering from depression, this was a resource given by my therapist to help those both fighting the demon or supporting someone through the journey.

• Seven Surprising Symptoms of Depression

• Recipe my teenage daughter loves and ate TWO helpings of at last week’s dinner:

  Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

• My Daily Chai Latte

  Every day I take a break and make a homemade chai latte. I use honey instead of sugar, and froth the milk in a nespresso frother. I love the chai tea bags found at Trader Joe’s or Tazo brand organic chai.

• Dune by Frank Herbert

  Currently reading my teenage son’s hardcover version of this classic before the second installment of the movie franchise premiers on his 19th birthday in March! Well written, great use of language to describe scenes, and the story of a messiah in the desert.

• Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

  Once again, I linked a beautiful hardcover copy of this classic. If you have never read it, now’s your time. I recently heard someone read the climactical scene of this novel aloud and was reminded of its power. In a world that says, “Just do what makes you happy,” Jane understands that sometimes doing the right and just thing is not what brings you joy. It brings something else—a deep peace.

• Song to dance to when no one (or everyone) is looking: “Sugar, Sugar”

  This is the song I play when getting ready to lift heavy weights. I dance around the barbell on the floor before each set. Try it…it works! {And my weights are in my basement, so don’t look for my show at your local gym.}

• Song to play on a peaceful drive or walk: “Mia and Sebastian’s Theme” from La La Land

  Thanks to my daughter’s request, I also now play this on the piano. If you too play the keys, you can download the sheet music here.

• Best Spiritual Song: “Now to God” by Stockholm Worship

  The bridge of this song {“All the glory on the earth…”} feels so true and real to me.

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