Brown Sugar Toast
writings from Christa Threlfall
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The 12 Best Books I Read in 2025
Ah yes. Once again, it is time to look back on the past 365 days of reading, and cull through the books I consumed to pick my favorites. This is a cherished tradition because it involves reading through the quotations I highlighted, underlined, copied down, and texted to friends. It’s like reminding myself of all…
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Am I Spiritual? Or Just Comfortable?
Spirituality shows its true colors in times of discomfort, annoyance, and heartache.
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Fullness in God’s Presence
Tracing the theme of fullness in God’s presence from Genesis to Revelation.
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Everything Matters
Every action, wrong or right, holds significance in God’s kingdom.
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Old Journal, New Mercies
I did something I never do, and found something I couldn’t ignore.
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I am Not Just a Self-Identified Woman
As a limited human, I need someone outside of me to tell me who I am.
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Two Words for Difficult, Emotionally-Overwhelming Seasons
In difficult seasons, these words help me focus on the next right step.
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The Spirit Beautifies
The Spirit brings believers to life and makes them beautiful. What grace!
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The Blender, the Toaster, & the Body of Christ
Be who God made you to be. And let others be who God wants them to be.
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Ghostwriters, Botox, & Glory
Some things are way less cool than they appear. But what they reveal about our hearts is worth considering.
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The 13 Best Books I Read in 2024
Here are 13 of the best books I read in 2024.
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Is God Calling Me to Obscurity or Influence?
As my Dad often said when I was growing up: “If you ask the wrong question, you’ll get the wrong answer.”
