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Working as a journalist in southwest Missouri in the early 2000's, I had the opportunity to cover President George W. Bush, as he traveled to the area for a variety of reasons. It was interesting to watch him interact with the crowds on the ag... [Read on]
I love children's books. Seriously - love them. A recent find is God Gave Us Two by Lisa Tawn Bergren (illustrated by Laura J. Bryant). This book is the follow-up to God Gave Us You, which introduces polar bear family. In this second title... [Read on]
Meet Bridget Pickwick-Buchanan, an eco-friendly woman on a mission. She must come to terms with being a widow all while trying to find a buyer for her family’s estate. The catch is she wants a buyer who is eco-friendly as her and won’t turn it... [Read on]
Dragons of the Valley by Donitta K. Paul is a contemporary Christian fiction book. It is the second book in a trilogy. Dragons of the Valley takes you through another world in the country of Chiril. Some unlikely friends band together to... [Read on]
This book grabbed me the moment I read the first page, and didn't let go until I finished the last page. Marielle marries Carson, a widower with 2 young children, she moves into the home of his first wife's family, including the grandmother of... [Read on]
This is Kay Arthur's re-release of her previously published "As Silver Refined" She does an excellent job showing us how our disappointments are really "His Appointments". I really appreciate her practical and realistic approach to life in light... [Read on]
I loved the format of this book, with it's two short stories delicately intertwining the lives of two young girls, Sierra and Christy. Both stories tell of the girls embarking on summer vacations that hold many possibilities and excitement,... [Read on]
The Crossing is one of those books that you have to keep reading to find out what will happen next. A terrifying night 20 years in the past haunts the main characters. Although Claudia is crippled by the event, she cannot face the investigation... [Read on]
The Scroll was not quite what i expected. Than again, it is only a fiction novel. The main plot is there is a man who needs God and there is a scroll that tells where the lost treasures of the Jewish temple are hidden. Put them togeather and... [Read on]
Radical Together is yet again another amazing read from David Platt. Daves focus on living in light of the unreached in the context of churches, groups, and families helps us refocus our Christian walk to look more like that of Christ. This book... [Read on]