Publishers Weekly
09/12/2016
Ehman, a Proverbs 31 Ministries speaker and writer for the daily devotional website Encouragement for Today, offers her dedicated readers a welcoming, well-reasoned manual for living with a focus on giving to others, sensitively guiding readers to think with their hearts and give with full sacrifice of the self. She often talks of “heart drops,” her term for those signals that a person is in need of encouragement and hope, and skillfully walks Christians through the process of noticing people who need emotional or practical pick-me-ups. Ehman shares intimately from her own experiences on top of providing a wealth of advice (always grounded deeply in scripture) on offering a good word at the right time. Fans will be delighted with the uplifting message and surprised by the copious extras, such as favorite recipes and inspirational quotes. (Nov.)
blogger at The Glorious Table and Karen Ehman's r Lindsey Feldpausch
'The woman who wrote this book is the same woman who threw my bridal shower, loves me in ways I don't deserve, believes in me in ways I don't believe in myself, and who gives gifts better than anyone I know. Listen, Love, Repeat isn't merely a catchy title, it's the way Karen Ehman lives. She hasn't stopped this cycle ever since I've met her. Now, it's your turn to start.'
author of The Happiness Dare Jennifer Dukes Lee
'Listen, Love, Repeat is more than a book. It is an inspired call to action for Christians to do what Jesus calls us to do: love people. By the end of the first chapter, I was already looking for ways to scatter kindness. This book is more than a recitation of why our good deeds matter. It is a practical guidebook on how to be like Jesus in a world that desperately needs more kindness.'
New York Times bestselling author of One Thousand Ann Voskamp
'Karen Ehman's blog was one of the first I ever read, and she's never stopped being a mentor to me. Her words here speak my heart languageand echo the heart of God. Live these words. Repeat. Have a profoundly beautiful life right where you are.'
bestselling author of A Confident Heart Renee Swope
'With uncommon wit and wisdom, Karen Ehman shows us how to listen between the lines in everyday conversations and to love with creativity! Each chapter inspired me to live more alert and become more aware of how I can shift my focus from what people have to what they really need!'
author and blogger at Women Living Well.org and Go Courtney Joseph
'If you desire to bless to others but feel like your calendar is too busy, this book is for you! Listen, Love, Repeat is exactly the inspiration I need to remind me that it doesn't always take a lot of time to be a blessing. Karen Ehman shows us that when we pay attention and listen to the people around us, God reveals many simple ways we can love them well. Her biblical insight, practical ideas, and creative tips will help you live the life of love you long for.'
Logan Wolfram
'Human connection is seemingly more accessible than ever, but still our hearts often feel miles away from the human being living even right next door. In Listen, Love, Repeat Karen Ehman digs into how meaningful connection begins by tuning our ears toward the hearts of those around us. When we do, life becomes richer and love becomes deeper. This is a practical and encouraging manual to forming and deepening relationships all around you.'
bestselling author of The Girl's Still Got It Liz Curtis Higgs
'In Listen, Love, Repeat Karen Ehman again strikes gold, showing us how to value others above ourselves and to do so with genuine compassion. A teacher at heart, Karen skillfully weaves together biblical examples, hard-earned wisdom, and real-life stories to create a resource our world desperately needs.'
author of Parenting the Wholehearted Child Jeannie Cunnion
'In Listen, Love Repeat Karen reminds us the purpose of doing good isn't about being known as a pretty good person but about pointing people to the breathtaking goodness of God. You won't feel like you're being asked to add one more thing to your already full plate. Instead, you'll discover how small sacrifices can have a significant impact on the lives of others. And how you can do it all for the glory of the One who made the greatest sacrifice of all.'
Candace Cameron Bure
'With all the criticism and combativeness we witness online and in person, Listen, Love, Repeat is a breath of fresh air. . . . Faith-filled inspiration and practical ideas for living alert, taking notice of others, and scattering God's kindness in an often negative world.'
Courtney De Feo
'Listen, Love, Repeat is a go-to manual on loving others like Jesus did. Karen's heartfelt stories, biblical examples, and doable ideas will empower you to live alertbeing on the lookout for anyone who needs a healthy dose of encouragement wrapped in a blanket of grace. I can't wait to implement some of the suggestions!'
Becky Thompson
Listen, Love, Repeat was an answer to prayer! It’s so easy to live focused on our own needs, but as I asked the Lord to show me ways to better love those around me, Karen’s words inspired and equipped me to live with a heart of hospitality. This book is full of wonderful ways to live a life that reaches out and welcomes others in.
nineteen-year-old “sorta son” of Karen Anthen Ruhf
Listen, Love, Repeat is written by the woman I like to call my “other mother.” I spend lots of time at her house. She is never too busy to listen to my struggles, feed me good food, and let me borrow her phone charger. Best of all, she’s always pushing me to do my best and to strengthen my walk with the Lord. This book will help you to love like Jesus did and to never let others around you go unnoticedeven if that person is a teenage boy with a big appetite and dead cell phone who just needs someone to listen and care.
Ruth Schwenk
Packed with heartfelt truths and practical ideas, Karen Ehman hits the nail on the head with her newest book, Listen, Love, Repeat! Both challenging and inspiring, it is a message we desperately need in our world today: to love others. A must read!
author of the popular prayer blog The Power of the Sheila Mangum
Karen Ehman is God’s real dealher heartfelt words a gift. When I began to tear up by page fifteen, I knew my heart was in for a total transformation! Listen, Love, Repeat quite possibly could be the key to getting unstuck from feeling hopelessly dry, scarily empty, and completely unfulfilled. Thank you, Karen, for being the friend we need to encourage us to tune our earsin the midst of our culture’s narcissismto hear God’s heart and scatter his loved to the world.
Sophie Hudson
Listen, Love, Repeat is utterly refreshing. It’s a call to step out of our self-obsessed culture and notice the people around us, to really pay attention and look for ways to love and honor each other. What a timely reminder that while we can’t do everything for the people we encounter in the day-to-day, we can do somethingand every little something matters. Thank you, Karen, for a book that’s practical, encouraging, and grounded in Truth. We will all be better for reading it.
bestselling author of The Girl’s Still Got I Liz Curtis Higgs
In Listen, Love, Repeat Karen Ehman again strikes gold, showing us how to value others above ourselves and to do so with genuine compassion. A teacher at heart, Karen skillfully weaves together biblical examples, hard-earned wisdom, and real-life stories to create a resource our world desperately needs.
blogger at The Glorious Table and Karen Ehman̵ Lindsey Feldpausch
The woman who wrote this book is the same woman who threw my bridal shower, loves me in ways I don’t deserve, believes in me in ways I don’t believe in myself, and who gives gifts better than anyone I know. Listen, Love, Repeat isn’t merely a catchy title, it’s the way Karen Ehman lives. She hasn’t stopped this cycle ever since I’ve met her. Now, it’s your turn to start.
nineteen-year-old “sorta son” of Karen Anthen Ruhf
Listen, Love, Repeat is written by the woman I like to call my “other mother.” I spend lots of time at her house. She is never too busy to listen to my struggles, feed me good food, and let me borrow her phone charger. Best of all, she’s always pushing me to do my best and to strengthen my walk with the Lord. This book will help you to love like Jesus did and to never let others around you go unnoticedeven if that person is a teenage boy with a big appetite and dead cell phone who just needs someone to listen and care.
bestselling author of The Girl’s Still Got I Liz Curtis Higgs
In Listen, Love, Repeat Karen Ehman again strikes gold, showing us how to value others above ourselves and to do so with genuine compassion. A teacher at heart, Karen skillfully weaves together biblical examples, hard-earned wisdom, and real-life stories to create a resource our world desperately needs.
blogger at The Glorious Table and Karen Ehman&rsqu Lindsey Feldpausch
The woman who wrote this book is the same woman who threw my bridal shower, loves me in ways I don’t deserve, believes in me in ways I don’t believe in myself, and who gives gifts better than anyone I know. Listen, Love, Repeat isn’t merely a catchy title, it’s the way Karen Ehman lives. She hasn’t stopped this cycle ever since I’ve met her. Now, it’s your turn to start.
Courtney DeFeo
Listen, Love, Repeat is a go-to manual on loving others like Jesus did. Karen’s heartfelt stories, biblical examples, and doable ideas will empower you to live alert––being on the lookout for anyone who needs a healthy dose of encouragement wrapped in a blanket of grace. I can’t wait to implement some of the suggestions!
author and blogger at Women LivingWell.org and Goo Courtney Joseph
If you desire to bless to others but feel like your calendar is too busy, this book is for you! Listen, Love, Repeat is exactly the inspiration I need to remind me that it doesn’t always take a lot of time to be a blessing. Karen Ehman shows us that when we pay attention and listen to the people around us, God reveals many simple ways we can love them well. Her biblical insight, practical ideas, and creative tips will help you live the life of love you long for.
nineteen-year-old “sorta son” of Karen Anthen Ruhf
Listen, Love, Repeat is written by the woman I like to call my “other mother.” I spend lots of time at her house. She is never too busy to listen to my struggles, feed me good food, and let me borrow her phone charger. Best of all, she’s always pushing me to do my best and to strengthen my walk with the Lord. This book will help you to love like Jesus did and to never let others around you go unnoticed---even if that person is a teenage boy with a big appetite and dead cell phone who just needs someone to listen and care.
author of the popular prayer blog The Power of the –Sheila Mangum
Karen Ehman is God’s real deal---her heartfelt words a gift. When I began to tear up by page fifteen, I knew my heart was in for a total transformation! Listen, Love, Repeat quite possibly could be the key to getting unstuck from feeling hopelessly dry, scarily empty, and completely unfulfilled. Thank you, Karen, for being the friend we need to encourage us to tune our ears---in the midst of our culture’s narcissism---to hear God’s heart and scatter his loved to the world.
blogger at The Glorious Table and Karen Ehman&rsqu Lindsey Feldpausch
The woman who wrote this book is the same woman who threw my bridal shower, loves me in ways I don’t deserve, believes in me in ways I don’t believe in myself, and who gives gifts better than anyone I know. Listen, Love, Repeat isn’t merely a catchy title, it’s the way Karen Ehman lives. She hasn’t stopped this cycle ever since I’ve met her. Now, it’s your turn to start.
author and blogger at Women LivingWell.org and Goo Courtney Joseph
If you desire to bless to others but feel like your calendar is too busy, this book is for you! Listen, Love, Repeat is exactly the inspiration I need to remind me that it doesn’t always take a lot of time to be a blessing. Karen Ehman shows us that when we pay attention and listen to the people around us, God reveals many simple ways we can love them well. Her biblical insight, practical ideas, and creative tips will help you live the life of love you long for.
bestselling author of The Girl’s Still Got I Liz Curtis Higgs
In Listen, Love, Repeat Karen Ehman again strikes gold, showing us how to value others above ourselves and to do so with genuine compassion. A teacher at heart, Karen skillfully weaves together biblical examples, hard-earned wisdom, and real-life stories to create a resource our world desperately needs.
New York Times bestselling author of One Thousand Ann Voskamp
Karen Ehman’s blog was one of the first I ever read, and she’s never stopped being a mentor to me. Her words here speak my heart language---and echo the heart of God. Live these words. Repeat. Have a profoundly beautiful life right where you are.
author and blogger at Women Living Well.org and Go Courtney Joseph
If you desire to bless to others but feel like your calendar is too busy, this book is for you! Listen, Love, Repeat is exactly the inspiration I need to remind me that it doesn’t always take a lot of time to be a blessing. Karen Ehman shows us that when we pay attention and listen to the people around us, God reveals many simple ways we can love them well. Her biblical insight, practical ideas, and creative tips will help you live the life of love you long for.