This book really opened my eyes to something I think we’ve lost. The Sabbath was never meant to feel like a rule or restriction, but a gift from God to us. A gift of rest, of slowing down, of being present with Him and with the people in our lives. It’s something that isn’t talked about or understood the way it should be, and this challenged me to see it differently. Not as something we have to do, but something we’re invited into. Something we actually need.

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- Toni Cartright

This book challenged me to look honestly at how often control can disguise itself as responsibility, planning, or trying to keep everything together. It reminded me that the need to control usually comes from fear, uncertainty, or difficulty trusting God with what feels out of our hands. It’s a thoughtful and convicting read about surrender, letting go, and finding peace in trusting God more than our own ability to manage every outcome.

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- Toni Cartright

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I’ve always believed in the power of prayer, but this book showed me how important it is to be intentional with it. Not just praying in passing, but naming people, praying over specific situations, writing things down, and being purposeful instead of vague. It helped me see prayer as something active — going to war for the people you love, the struggles you face, and the places where you need God to move. Victories don't happen by accident. Prayer is a weapon against the enemy who is actively working against your life.

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- Toni Cartright

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A Story to Tell by Elnette Alexis is a personal memoir that shares her story from conception through childhood, growing up in Haiti before coming to the United States. She honestly shares the difficult experiences she endured as a child, but what makes this book stand out is how each chapter reflects on where God was present in her story. It’s not a long read, but it’s a powerful one — emotional, honest, and full of perspective. I found myself moved not only by what she went through, but by how she chose to see God’s hand working through it all.​

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- Toni Cartright

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This book helped me realize how easy it is to become unintentionally fixated on ourselves. Our worries, our feelings, our struggles, and how we’re perceived. Not out of selfishness, but often as a result of losing focus on God and the people around us. It’s a thoughtful reminder that freedom comes when we shift our eyes off ourselves and back onto Him, living with greater purpose, perspective, and care for others.

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- Toni Cartright

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This book made me stop and look honestly at areas of hurt and offense I didn’t fully realize I was still carrying. It helped me understand how easy it is to justify staying wounded, replaying situations, or holding onto things that quietly harden our hearts over time. It’s not always an easy read because it asks you to be honest with yourself, but it’s one that can bring a lot of freedom if you’re willing to let God work through those places

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- Toni Cartright

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This book shifted my perspective on what legacy really means. So often we think of legacy as retirement goals, financial success, or the things we leave behind. But it reminded me that the only thing that lasts into eternity is people. I can’t take possessions or accomplishments with me, only the impact I had on others and the people I pointed toward God.

It also showed me that choosing God over profit comes with its own blessings. Stewarding a business for God’s glory, treating people well, and allowing others to be ministered to through your actions, ethics, and leadership creates a different kind of success. One rooted in purpose rather than just achievement.

 

- Toni Cartright

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