Seeing the Extraordinary in the Ordinary

Heather Durenberger writes from the heart about the unique experience of growing up as a pastor’s daughter, the deep pain of losing her father, and many touching stories of God’s work in her daily life. Filled with hope and optimism, this book is a very approachable, quick read that provides practical and helpful tips for daily life.

—Julie Westerlund, verified review on Amazon

What does a dedicated hunt for meaning feel like? Heather Durenberger shares her inner experience of such dedication through her own personal adventures and family traditions. She offers herself as a confident bridge between these traditions and all who sincerely seek insight into the invisible within and without. Her good-natured, sensitive, expressive journaling is easy with which to identify. What does thoughtful religious practice sound like?

—Geoff Gayle on Amazon

If you’re trying to ‘be’ versus just ‘do,’ this is a helpful book. Not preachy or overly simplified, like many. The stories are all real and sound like it, and the tone is sincere; the pace flows. Your intelligence won’t be insulted, and you’ll finish reading with practical inspiration to take into the day.

—Tara K. Morrison, verified review on Amazon

The book is broken down so that it reads beautifully as a whole, AND it can also be used (IMO) as an individual meditation series. I love how the end of each chapter leaves the reader with a mini lesson/mini reflection.

—SMK, verified review on Amazon

Heather plants the seeds of thinking more broadly about what our purpose is by opening our eyes to all of the hidden messages that God puts in front of us during our daily living. She provides wonderfully delightful examples of tales that most of us would pass by as just another event in our lives. These stories cause one to pause and reflect on the what and the why to provide us with a more meaningful because.

—Anonymous, verified review on Amazon