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From the time I was just a little girl, I loved the story of Ruth. I loved Ruth’s tenacity for doing what was right even when her own mother in law was pushing her away. Mine is the Night by Liz Curtis Higgs captures this story in a more modern... [Read on]
I read Nick Vujicic's book Unstoppable and did not know what to think about it. I had to watch a video on Youtube before I could fully understand the intent of his message. Do not let yourself be detered because in God, all things are... [Read on]
"One sunday afternoon, as she unloaded the dishwasher, Gretchen Rubin felt hit by a wave of homesickness. Homesick...why? She was standing right in her own kitchen. She felt homesick, she realized, with love for home, itself. 'Of all the... [Read on]
Long weekend but I had two great books from different times to help me escape. One from our future and the other from our past. But both showing a depth of the human spirit to continue on in the face of adversity. Now I have a great relaxing... [Read on]
Book synopsis from the publisher: Small town scandal. International terrorist attack. Who among them is the traitor? Sara and Beth have built a multi-million dollar business together, but their once solid friendship is now strained. Beth is... [Read on]
I have very mixed feelings about Leonard Sweet’s newest book, Viral: How Social Networking Is Poised to Ignite Revival. The key message of the book is that there are two cultures: the Gutenbergers and the Googlers and that the culture of the... [Read on]
Love lost doesn’t mean love lost forever. Can unexpected romance deliver a second chance for two deserving widows? Full of resolve, young widow Willow Peterson decides to pursue her dreams to be an artist as she settles into a new life in the... [Read on]
Several years ago, I read Thorn in My Heart by Liz Curtis Higgs, mainly because it was set in Scotland where my ancestors are from. When I saw A Wreath of Snow was up for review on Blogging for Books from WaterBrook Press, I eagerly signed it to... [Read on]
In Unstoppable, Nick Vujicic talks about the benefits of believing that a higher power is on your side. This mindset paired with action will help you achieve your dreams. Nick tells of his own life following this blueprint as well as similar... [Read on]
I had no idea who Joe Kissack was, but I assumed he had some significance as a men’s ministry leader of some sort. And at the mention of the phrase “stand in the gap,” I was inclined to think it had something to do with Promise Keepers, but... [Read on]