Sanctuary

Powerfully yet gently, Denise exposes the noise that fills our lives and leads us on a journey towards the peace that God alone gives. This book will do your heart good. | My head is so busy and my heart is often so heavy that Denise’s book was a gift to me. Who doesn’t yearn for a true sanctuary from all the noise and expectations? I appreciate her commitment to all of Scripture, her engaging stories, and her warmth in coming alongside those who read. In a culture that tells us to seek rest anywhere else but in Christ, Sanctuary is a helpful guide for the restless heart. | This book is right on time! We are in desperate need of sanctuary. Denise invites us into a deeply restful rhythm of grace—that we might re-emerge with peace and purpose as lights for Christ. | Sanctuary offers us an opportunity to spend 31 days reflecting deeply on our relationships with the digital world, our physical community, and our heavenly Father. Denise takes an honest and gracious devotional look at topics including identity, choice, competition, simplicity, silence, purpose, and more. | We live in unprecedented times of innovation. Yet, in this hyper-connected world, our souls are often torn between the good that technology provides and the ever-growing call to do and be more. In , Denise provides biblical perspective for how to live the abundant, peace-filled life God promises. | Sanctuary brings an important challenge: to be countercultural, resting in the identity that God, not society, gives us. Denise wisely and winsomely encourages her readers to find their ultimate sanctuary in God’s presence through his word. I can think of no better way to start each day. | Denise reminds us of our deep need for quiet and tranquility in this noisy, overwhelming world. With biblically solid words filled with wisdom, let her walk you through a 31-day journey of hope, with wise strategies to help you unplug and dive deep into the rest and stillness found only in Christ. | All devotionals are not created equal, and Sanctuary is one of those that will linger with you long after you’ve put it down, in all the ways that make a difference, now and forever. No box-checking here: simply a lovely guide to help you silence the clamor of a noisy world. | A former English teacher, Denise is the author of three devotionals, two books, and one gift book. She’s also the General Editor of two multi-author works, including the CSB (in)courage Devotional Bible for Women (B&H, 2018). She currently enjoys writing for the First 5 app by Proverbs 31 Ministries and speaking at retreats, conferences, and other women’s events. Denise lives with her husband and three kids in North Carolina, where she always finds time for old books, peach tea, and a good football game.