#688 – Declutter Your Books in 15 Minutes a Shelf: Forever Shelf vs Flow Shelf for a Peaceful Library
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If your books are managing you (not the other way around), this episode is your 15?minute reset. Kathi Lipp walks you through a simple, shelf?by?shelf plan to create a peaceful, findable home library you’ll actually use—without losing the joy of reading. Listeners will learn:
The MEET method to make your library pay you back (Money, Energy, Emotional bandwidth, and Time)Kathi’s three zero?guilt questions to decide what stays and what goes Forever Shelf vs Flow Shelf: two simple zones that make your system maintainable Why capacity matters (and why you don’t need more shelves) How to stop “buying to become” and end guilt stacks Practical upkeep: one?in?one?out, return stations, and exit strategies (little libraries, friends, donations) Where to house TBR (hint: it’s not your nightstand!) Plus, Kathi Lipp shares a favorite Forever Shelf pick and introduces “Jesus Was,” a thoughtful, conversation?starting book she endorsed by her dear friend Susy Flory—perfect for souls that need a gentle reset. Press play and take back your shelves in the next 15 minutes.
Sabbath Soup: Weekly Menus and Rhythms to Make Space for a Day of Rest
Kathi Lipp gives readers an easy-to-follow process for meal planning and prep, so that they can enjoy a full day each week of real rest and refreshment.
Could you use a break from cooking (and everything else) once a week? Not only is rest vital for your mind and body, it’s good for your soul too. God designed us to enter into Sabbath rest one day per week, but as you know, meals still need to be made. Your family still needs to be fed.
Sabbath Soup includes convenient, seasonal meal plans that take the guesswork out of shopping and cooking. More than just a collection of delicious recipes—including main dishes, breads, breakfasts, desserts, salads, sides, and yes, soups—this is your guide to establishing a weekly rhythm and routine of meal planning and prep that allows you to have a true day off.
Do something good for your soul and experience the peace that comes with a full day dedicated to spending time with God, family, and friends. Savor your Sabbath as you proudly proclaim, “Soup’s on!”
Order your copy of Sabbath Soup: Weekly Menus and Rhythms to Make Space for a Day of Rest here.
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Susy Flory
Susy Flory is the New York Times bestselling author or co-author of sixteen books. A graduate of UCLA, she has a background in journalism, education, and communications. She loves reading and writing stories about unforgettable people who are living lives of adventure, courage, hope, redemption, and transformation.
A breast cancer survivor of four gnarly surgeries, Susy celebrates life by chasing great stories in places like Cuba, Haiti, Turkey, Israel, and her own backyard. She’s written with celebrities, heroes of the faith, athletes, explorers, and the girl (and boy) next door. She owns a feisty ex-racehorse named Stetson, and loves hiking in the High Sierras, and skiing black diamond runs whenever she can. You can find out more about Susy and all shes up to on her website.
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#688 – Declutter Your Books in 15 Minutes a Shelf: Forever Shelf vs Flow Shelf for a Peaceful Library
