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Erin Straza is a contemplative writer, heartfelt speaker, and redeemed dreamer. Her first book is Comfort Detox: Finding Freedom from Habits That Bind You (InterVarsity Press). She is managing editor of Christ and Pop Culture and co-host of the Persuasion podcast. As a freelance communications consultant, Erin helps organizations tell their stories in authentic and compelling ways. She lives in Illinois with her husband, Mike.

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No, I’ve never read Harry Potter.

It’s true. I’ve never picked up even one of these beloved books. And I’ve never watched even one of the films in full from start to finish. I have seen many 20-minute portions of each film—just enough to know the characters and the frame. For those of you who love...

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	Comfort Detox: Finding Freedom from Habits that Bind You 3.99 avg rating — 125 ratings — published 2017 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Utmost Ongoing: Reflections on the Legacy of Oswald Chambers by Oswald Chambers, Lina Abujamra (Contributor), Harold Myra (Contributor) 3.83 avg rating — 6 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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In Good Time: 8 Habits for Reimagining Productivity, Resisting Hurry, and Practicing Peace

by Jen Pollock Michel (Goodreads Author)

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We Tell Ourselves Stories: Joan Didion and the American Dream Machine

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Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot

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“By extending love and comfort to the broken places around us, we keep watch with Jesus in his sorrow.”
― Erin M. Straza, Comfort Detox: Finding Freedom from Habits that Bind You

tags: comfort, faith, helping-others, inspirational, sorrow, spiritual-formation

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“Those very habits promoting emotional distance keep us from experiencing the love we so desperately long for and the love we are meant to give away.”
― Erin M. Straza, Comfort Detox: Finding Freedom from Habits that Bind You

tags: comfort, emotional-health, habits, love, relationships

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“Scarcity mentality measures out life by the ounce; it always concludes that the needs outweigh the resources.”
― Erin M. Straza, Comfort Detox: Finding Freedom from Habits that Bind You

tags: comfort, decisions, emotional-health, faith, relationships, scarcity-mentality

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Erin’s Quotes

“We need to retrain our brains, our hearts, and our wills to seek a comfort that truly satisfies.”
― Erin M. Straza, Comfort Detox: Finding Freedom from Habits that Bind You

tags: comfort, faith, inspirational, spiritual-formation

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“By extending love and comfort to the broken places around us, we keep watch with Jesus in his sorrow.”
― Erin M. Straza, Comfort Detox: Finding Freedom from Habits that Bind You

tags: comfort, faith, helping-others, inspirational, sorrow, spiritual-formation

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“What if our common sense has been negatively influenced by our addiction to comfort?”
― Erin M. Straza, Comfort Detox: Finding Freedom from Habits that Bind You

tags: comfort, common-sense, decisions, faith, spiritual-formation

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“Lifeless life is the very thing Jesus came to rescue us from.”
― Erin M. Straza, Comfort Detox: Finding Freedom from Habits that Bind You

tags: comfort, faith, hope, inspirational

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