Substacks recommended by SOAR with Sara Hagerty

Recommended by SOAR with Sara Hagerty

Growing in faith and walking in friendship---two things I love. Oh, you too? Sharing practical encouragement for bringing life and joy into your home.

This friendtor has spoken wisdom into my life both behind-closed-doors and in her writing for a decade now. I am so grateful she has a substack so I can read her writing more frequently again!

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Barbara Rainey from Ever Thine Home

Are you figuring out the empty nest? Or still in the throes of parenting? Do you long to grow old without becoming old? Join Barbara Rainey as she shares what she's learning on her own faith journey, plus seasoned wisdom on parenting, marriage, and more.

I've learned so much from Barbara ... in person and from her writing.

- SOAR with Sara Hagerty

The Rapt Newsletter

By Rapt Interviews

From tech to art to books to habits, our award-winning newsletter is for busy but thirsty people of faith who want to explore widely, live deeply, and encounter God. We curate an essential selection of ideas and resources to usher you into his presence.

Thoughtful, biblically-rooted insights into brushes with God in everyday life.

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Elizabeth R. Williams

She's just started writing here, though she's been writing for years ... and living a life worth writing from for much longer than that. I love this woman's heart for Him and the way she writes from that place.

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Simply Sacred with Gary Thomas

Inspiring people to get closer to Christ and closer to others.

Several of Gary's marriage books have helped form our perspective on marriage. I continue to recommend his writing, as he's working against the tide of our culture with what he suggests about growing a marriage.

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Whatever is Lovely with Lauren Chandler

a space to consider whatever is lovely wherever you are

Lauren's heart and her words so bless me.

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Following Jesus for a Lifetime

By Mike Rizzo

Mike is a sage. In real life, he and Anne, his wife, are gifts to Nate and me. In his writing, he is thoughtful and wise.

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Asking Questions with Valerie Woerner

Bored with prayer or just ready to go deeper than just praying for safe travels and a blessed meal? Make this your weekly prayer habit where I pose a question for us to ask ourselves and God, too.

This woman's reach for the Word and for the hidden way of pursuing Him is beautiful. I love what she creates.

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Mend with Christine Willard

Tending to Heart and Home Mend the Soul by Mending the Day

This woman is a dear friend with deep roots in the Lord. I want to be like her when I grow up ;).

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E V E R G R E E N

By Julie Cannon

Julie is one of my favorite humans. Her writing is deep and thoughtful.

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The Beautiful Disruption

By Timothy Willard

Join our community of counter-culturalists, beauty chasers, and artisan thinkers.

Tim and his wife, Chris, are dear friends. His writing is exquisite in the truest sense of the word.

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Susan Alexander Yates

Wisdom for Every Season

I love this mentor and friend. Her wisdom often rings in my ears. So glad I can share her with you!

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Pastor’s Kid by Chloe Roberts

Some of my reflections as a Pastor’s kid (PK) and a missionary kid (MK) that grew up at the International House of Prayer (IHOPKC). P.S. I still love Jesus.

Love this girl’s heart and her thoughtful writing.

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The Zion Model

By Elizabeth Zion Herder

Your nonprofit guide to joyful, sustainable funding using our proven model.

Elizabeth is brilliant. She's business and ministry savvy -- she understands and responds to the nuances of the human heart with such grace and wisdom.

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Eden Meskerem

But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.- Amos 5:24

Love seeing my once-little girl grow into a beautiful young creative. Her heart to harness the wind with words and pictures is one of my favorite parts of her.

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Art of Becoming

By Cari Trotter

the art of allowing the Lord to BECOME our strength and our song

I love this friend's heart and the way she puts words to what we feel but cannot always explain.

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