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Sunday Slow Bake: Raspberry Streusel Muffins
Breaking the rules of the Sunday Slow Bake process had mixed results for Bookery founder, Mandy Crow In all transparency, this was a...

Mandy Crow
Aug 17, 20253 min read


Recipe: Stuffed Shells
Any easy, filling recipe that tastes like it took hours (but it didn’t!) I’ve become a recent fan of a podcast called “ Food Friends ,”...

Mandy Crow
Aug 16, 20252 min read


Behind the Story: Little House on the Prairie
Get the real-life story behind Little House on the Prairie before the new Netflix series hits the small screen. Let’s just get this out...

Mandy Crow
Aug 16, 20254 min read


Steadfast Day 6: 2 Peter 1:16-21
Read 2 Peter 1:16-21 . Ponder As we dive into today’s passage, let’s take a moment to consider the context. Peter was writing to early...

Mandy Crow
Aug 16, 20253 min read


Steadfast Day 5: 2 Peter 1:12-15
Read 2 Peter 1:12-15 . Ponder There’s a small section in my daily planner titled “Don’t Forget!” I use it to jot down doctor’s...

Mandy Crow
Aug 15, 20253 min read


Steadfast Day 4: 2 Peter 1:10-11
Read 2 Peter 1:10-11 . Ponder This won’t resonate with some of you, but I love a good checklist. Not long ago, I admitted to a friend...

Mandy Crow
Aug 14, 20254 min read


Steadfast Day 3: 2 Peter 1:5-9
Read 2 Peter 1:5-9 . Ponder Years ago, one of my best friends and I decided we were going to run the annual half marathon in our city....

Mandy Crow
Aug 13, 20253 min read


Steadfast Day 2: 2 Peter 1:3-4
Read 2 Peter 1:3-4 . Ponder After his brief introduction, Peter launched almost immediately into the main message of his letter. He had...

Mandy Crow
Aug 12, 20253 min read


Steadfast Day 1: 2 Peter 1:1-2
Read 2 Peter 1:1-2 . Ponder Like 1 Peter, scholars disagree on the date and authorship of 2 Peter, with some even questioning Peter wrote...

Mandy Crow
Aug 11, 20253 min read


Sunday Slow Bake: Butterscotch Crunch Squares
This recipe was light on actual baking, but the time away from screens rejuvenated my heart The longer I practice my Sunday Slow Bake...

Mandy Crow
Aug 10, 20253 min read


Summer 2025 Reading Plan: Steadfast
The author shares her thoughts on the title of our Summer 2025 Reading Plan, Steadfast: Reminders for Faithful Living in an Unbelieving...

The Bookery
Aug 6, 20252 min read


Book Review: The Berry Pickers
A heartbreaking read about love, loss, grief and guilt I picked up Amanda Peters’ debut novel, The Berry Pickers , after seeing it on...

Mandy Crow
Aug 4, 20253 min read


Calming Your Heart with Scripture
Finding Peace and Perspective in God’s Word Let me tell you a little story … I’m one of those people who gets weirdly nervous at the...

Mandy Crow
Aug 4, 20253 min read


Sunday Slow Bake: Sourdough Pastry Braid with Cream Cheese and Cherries
Allowing your mind to wander gives you the time and space to deal with emotions you’d rather hide from. Sunday Slow Bake is one way I’m...

Mandy Crow
Jul 27, 20253 min read


Recipe: Marinated Cheese
A simple appetizer recipe to enjoy at your next book club gathering! Tomorrow we’re releasing the next episode of the The Bookery Podcast...

Mandy Crow
Jul 23, 20252 min read


Behind the Story: The Life Impossible
Learn more about the background of our July Bookery Book Club pick, Matt Haig’s The Life Impossible Matt Haig’s The Life Impossible is...

The Bookery
Jul 18, 20254 min read


Sunday Slow Bake: Everyday Chocolate Cake
Taking the time to slow down and bake a simple treat can be a powerful way to unplug, refocus and relax. After reading Hannah Brencher’s...

Mandy Crow
Jul 13, 20252 min read


Recipe: Breakfast Pizza
Filled with your breakfast favorites, this recipe is a comforting and relaxing way to start a long weekend! Looking for a simple and...

The Bookery
Jul 7, 20252 min read


He Restores My Soul: Finding Rest in Psalm 23
I’m tired. And I have a sneaking suspicion you are, too. From constant connection to a deeply divided country, our modern world can be...

Mandy Crow
Jul 7, 20254 min read


The Bookery Relax Reading List
Eight books that inspire hope, spark imagination and leave you feeling renewed and restored. Our Summer 2025 theme is “relax,” but we’re...

The Bookery
Jul 7, 20252 min read
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