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Devotedly | Book Review

I have always loved the story of Jim and Elisabeth Elliott and how God used them in such mighty ways, even through and after Jim’s martyrdom early in his ministry. I remember hearing even at a young teen age, his well-known quote “He is not a fool who loses what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.”  But even more powerful in my life was knowing that after all that she saw and went through with her husband’s...

Dancing In No Man’s Land | Book Review

Last Veterans Day, I took time to dive into a new book, “Dancing in No Man’s Land.” I don’t pretend to understand all of the terminology of war, etc., but this book takes those terms, explains them in ways even a civilian can understand, and then compares it to our Christian life. So often we live in our bunkers, our safe place, anytime conflict arises…but God calls us to speak out in truth and in love, not to hide in...

All The Colors That I See | Book Review

I don’t often get the opportunity to review children’s books, but when I do, I jump at the chance!  My kids love books, and I love finding new ones for them.  I recently received the book “All The Colors That I See” board book (written by Pamela Kennedy and illustrated by Holli Conger).  My youngest is now 4 years old (YIKES!), so I wasn’t sure if she’d enjoy a simple board book about colors, but I decided to see what she...

In Bloom | Book Review

I don’t know about you, but I am pretty sure that if there were pictures in the dictionary, you would find mine right beside the word “insecure“. So, it’s no surprise that I was thrilled to read this book as soon as I saw the title: Because, who doesn’t want the Biblical kind of confidence in this thing called life?! So, within even the first few pages of this book (I am reviewing the digital version), I knew this book...

20 lbs of Cooked Chicken in 4 hours | An Instapot Success Story

I have read many success and many failure stories with the ever-so-popular Instapot.  Honestly, I decided to just stay away.  Until yesterday.  You see, I had the rare opportunity to purchase 20 lbs of boneless chicken breasts for $20 (and who wouldn’t jump on that opportunity!).  The downside to it was that the 20lbs of chicken was frozen together.  So, there was no easy way for me to thaw small portions of the chicken, and there was no way for my family to eat...

Talking with God | Book Review

I don’t know about you, but even at my “age” of being a Christian, I still sometimes struggle with prayer.  I know what it is, but somehow I always seem to try to complicate it.  In the book “Talking with God” by Adam Weber, he openly and honestly hits on prayer and all of the questions we think or wonder but don’t often voice aloud. I won’t say that everything in this book was “new” to me.  It wasn’t.  Some...

Prayers & Answered Prayers | Book Review

I have always been a fan of journaling and writing, although it has become a little harder with parenting…I don’t always take the time to do it, as I once did.  But, as a pre-teen and teenager, and even young adult, journaling was such a huge part of my growth in Christ!  I want to show my children the importance of journaling, so I was thrilled when I was able to review this “journal” for prayers and answered prayers! This...

Leadership Promises for Every Day | Book Review

From the publisher: “God has entrusted you as a leader.  Whether you are new to leadership in your work, family, community or church, or you’ve been leading for years, you’ll discover fresh wisdom in Leadership Promises for Every Day. Find day-to-day guidance and encouragement to grow to be a godly leader. Written in John C. Maxwell’s hallmark tone of confidence, clarity, and directness, this devotional will inspire you as it covers many topics that you run into every day, including success,...

The Illustrated Book of Sayings | Book Review

My kids are always asking me what expressions mean…or where they come from.  So, when I saw this book, I knew I wanted to read it and see what others around the world say (and why)! This book had many expressions I had never heard of, but they were each unique and equally funny to read.  I loved that the explanation was included!  Many, I would never have guessed the reason without the explanation. It’s a small book…but it’s beautifully illustrated...

The Domino Effect | Christian Fiction Book Review

I was recently given the opportunity to read and review Davis Bunn’s newest book, The Domino Effect.  I was so excited to read this book for three big reasons…it’s Christian fiction, it involves conspiracy theories, and it’s a suspense novel!  With all that we see in today’s time, one can’t help but at least consider the possibility of more underlying plans (conspiracies) in our nation.  This book led you down that thinking, but through the banks/financial systems of our nation. The...