{do something really good for your soul this year. make room for rest. 
hear how women who didn’t know each other discovered something deeper together. join the #SoulRestBookClub. take the journey.
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I’m so excited and happy to share this video for our Spiritual Whitepace Book Club with you today.

It is hot off the presses, created just this weekend.

This heart-touching video was recorded with three women who didn’t know each other just a year ago.  I invited them (along with a fourth) to come to my house once a week at night to read the book Finding Spiritual Whitespace and share their discoveries — before the book was published.

I had to find out if this journey of rest was really as powerful for others, as it was for me.  To see if the journaling prompts in each chapter would actually bring real life change and inspire new rhythms in our relationship with God and each other.

Random No More

Like Gideon who put out a fleece to ask God to drench it wet with the ground around it dust dry — I told God, “Steady my heart. Let me know you’re in this.  Show me you are personally speaking to others through this book.”

I invited the women to a “beta” Spiritual Whitespace Group.  I didn’t know two of the women myself, so I thought it would be a really good way to proof the material.

Would a random group of women who didn’t know each other really share their stories and connect deeply  — simply through reading together?

The my surprise, the “fleece” was soaked wet.  Drenched with heart-connections, stories and life-refreshing discoveries for everyone.

I didn’t have to work hard at all to “lead” the group.  The book club was self led. The questions provided at the end of each chapter prompted conversation to flow easily and naturally. 

It was just a casual gathering, with no homework (everyone nearly clapped with happiness to hear that!), other than reading two chapters a week and journaling.

Our Whitespace Book Club became a beautiful rich, soulful time of relaxing and connecting. For everyone.  Now, it’s our turn!

You & Me. Two Things to Get Ready!

Although I can’t replicate the power of an in-person gathering, I’m creating an online devotional version of the experience.

Next Thursday 1/22/15, I’m kicking off the Spiritual Whitespace {Face}Book Club!

Just like my Facebook Page and you’ll be able to join in. Free.

Get ready. Two things you’ll need:

1.  Get a copy of the book. 

2. Get a special journal for journaling questions in each chapter.

Know a friend who can benefit starting the new year soul refreshed?  Share and invite them!  The more people sharing & participating, the more fun and meaningful!

By the way, if you host an in-person gathering, get an exclusive Spiritual Whitespace Small Groups Guide (currently offered free) & other resources.  Sign-up at http://bit.ly/bookclubhost

(Book club hosters, thanks for signing up. I’m sending you an email with goodies today, sweet kindreds!) So excited for us. The journey begins! #soulrestbookclub

Psst.. Some Amazing News!
Finding Spiritual Whitespace is Named one of the
Best Books for Christian Women in 2014

By the way, last week, I received some amazing news from my publisher, Revell!

Crosswalk.com namedFinding Spiritual Whitespace one of the Best Books for Christian Women in 2014. A gift to my heart because God brought me to this place of rest — through meeting with you between the pages — and sharing this journey. Thank you for releasing this book into the world through your hearts and your stories.  Thank  you for all your support. Grateful we’re doing this together. Truly couldn’t have without you. God knew. We are kindreds. love, Bonnie

{A special thank you to the beautiful women who shared their hearts in today’s video. And also to Highway Media for the gift of creating this video.}