"Press Pause is a book written for a time such as this. It's an invitation for every woman who is longing to live with greater intention and divine purpose. Author Karynthia Glasper Phillips offers encouragement in a gentle voice, even as she urges us on to boldness. This book is written with a strong foundation of biblical wisdom for women navigating full lives while seeking deeper intimacy with God. She reminds us God doesn't demand perfection—he calls us to progress, rooted in grace and filled with the Spirit's power. It's a must-read for anyone ready to pursue the 'more' of God in the middle of real life."

Edie Melson, director of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference

"Press Pause prescribes a spiritual strategy for resilience, well-being, and peace in a world where hectic lifestyles define our standard of living. Karynthia Glasper Phillips provides clinical perspective, practical tools, and personal insight to guide readers to remedy the infection of chaos and discover health that is soul deep. I highly recommend this for those seeking an antidote to the busyness epidemic plaguing our modern world."

Tina Yeager, licensed mental health counselor, holistic emotional wellness and purpose coach, and host of the Flourish Today radio show and the Flourish-Meant podcast

"For women who are exhausted, burned out, and filled with anxiety, Karynthia Glasper Phillips has written a prescription: quiet time. In her book Press Pause, she offers a refreshingly practical and spiritually grounded guide to reclaiming daily quiet time with God. Rooted in biblical insight, the book is framed around a devotional journey that helps readers form meaningful habits of stillness, followed by a seven-day retreat to deepen that practice. Phillips thoughtfully connects spiritual intimacy with physical well-being and communal care, offering tools that don't add more to your schedule but weave sacred pauses into everyday life. Press Pause is an encouraging invitation to pause, reflect, and encounter God amid the chaos."

Janet Holm McHenry, inspirational speaker and author of PrayerWalk and Praying Personalities

"In a world that encourages us to go nonstop, Karynthia Glasper Phillips brings us a gentle reminder to reconnect to the refreshing pauses that enable us to experience the rejuvenation and reset needed to carry the weight of life and ministry effectively."

James McCarroll, author of PROCEED: A Devotional for Nervous Leaders

"In Press Pause, Karynthia Glasper Phillips extends an invitation to step away from the noise and rediscover the joy of unhurried time with God. She reminds us that quiet time isn't just another task to check off our to-do list but a lifeline that restores peace, clarity, and strength. What I appreciate most is how she weaves together the practical with deep spiritual insight and biblical wisdom. The included seven-day retreat guide serves as a gentle companion for anyone who longs to be with God, making the practice of daily quiet time not just an ideal to aspire to but a reality to be lived."

Saundra Dalton-Smith, physician-researcher and author of Sacred Rest

"Karynthia Glasper Phillips offers a clarion call to pause, pray, and seek God in the midst of life's hurry. With a passion for God, prayer, and the Word, she calls readers to elevate their spiritual appetite beyond the noise of our hurried culture. She addresses the pressing challenges of stress and misplaced priorities, reminding us to pause, breathe, and listen for God's voice. Press Pause guides women toward balance, intimacy with God, and fresh faith that calms the soul and elevates the spirit. A must-read for the weary, hungry, and thirsty soul!"

Barbara L. Peacock, founder of Peacock Soul Care Institute and author of Soul Care in African American Practice, Spiritual Practices for Soul Care, and Soul Journey

"Press Pause is a call for busy women everywhere to recognize the need for quiet time. Karynthia Glasper Phillips encourages women who are juggling life, motherhood, and more to lean into God's presence. Spending time with our Creator should not be an afterthought but our first thought every day!"

Victoria Riollano, psychology professor and author of Warrior Mother

"I have known Karynthia Glasper Phillips for many years, and she has been a blessing in my life! Her love for God and his people has been consistent through the years. I know what God has given her in this book to share with the world will bring forth godly fruit in the lives of all those who read it, for his glory!"

CeCe Winans, gospel artist and author of Believe for It: Passing on Faith to the Next Generation, from the foreword