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June 8, 2020
Be Joyful | Book Review
This is my first “Be” book to read and wow. I’m not sure where to start. It is so practical and so biblical, so refreshing and so encouraging, so needful in the reminders.
I appreciated Warren Wiersbe’s approach. Using solid, Biblical examples for ministry. Digging into the lives of Paul, Timothy, and other New Testament believers. Drawing parallels between these people of history and today. So many statements were directly back by Scripture.
There were so many subjects...
June 7, 2020
What if Luke had Excused His Obedience?
“It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus, That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed.” Luke 1:3-4
Luke could have said, “Well, someone else did something similar, I don’t have to do it too.” Instead, he followed what I firmly believe was God’s prompting to pen this letter… and we are still blessed by it over 2,000 years later.
Th...
June 5, 2020
When a Rich Girl Poses as Store Clerk
The first time I read Jen Turano, I loved her humor and hilarious situations. It’s been several years, so I thought I would try again.
I found the era and setting intriguing and enjoyed when she described the store and how the women employees were so quickly dismissed or demoted. It gave an interesting perspective on the era, considering that Beatrix was rich as she took the position of a working woman.
The romance was existent, but was not done in a way that made me as a reader uncomfort...
Storing Up Trouble | Book Review and Giveaway
My Review
The first time I read Jen Turano, I loved her humor and hilarious situations. It’s been several years, so I thought I would try again.
I found the era and setting intriguing and enjoyed when she described the store and how the women employees were so quickly dismissed or demoted. It gave an interesting perspective on the era, considering that Beatrix was rich as she took the position of a working woman.
The romance was existent, but was not done in a way that made me as a reader ...
June 4, 2020
Jayne’s Endeavour | Book Tour
My Review
Reading a story about Australian pioneering was fascinating to this American girl. I enjoyed the rich Irish-Australian heritage pictured in these pages.
The Christian element is strong and woven steadily throughout the pages. Jayne and her sisters rely heavily on God for direction and guidance. I was a little sad that most of the adults in Jayne’s life were busybodies and gossips and discouraging rather than encouraging. Toward the end, she did seem to have more solid people to t...
Jayne's Endeavour | Book Tour
Life in 19th century Australia overflows with hardship . . . Will Jayne have the courage to find the answers?
My Review
Reading a story about Australian pioneering was fascinating to this American girl. I enjoyed the rich Irish-Australian heritage pictured in these pages.
The Christian element is strong and woven steadily throughout the pages. Jayne and her sisters rely heavily on God for direction and guidance. I was a little sad that most of the adults in Jayne’s life were busybodies and gossip...
June 2, 2020
At Love’s Command | Book Review
My Review
I enjoy Karen Witemeyer for her very flowing writing, wittiness, and sturdy plotlines. For some reason, I found this one to have a very different “feel.” It wasn’t bad. It was just different. I really did like the fight scenes and enjoyed the whole Hanger’s Horsement plot. There were some nice twists that kept me guessing, and I appreciated that.
The diversity of characters was great–from the four horsemen to Josephine and her brother.
I absolutely loved the Christian elements. The c...
May 30, 2020
Giving Place to the Devil | From the Archives
Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: Neither give place to the devil. Ephesians 4:26-27
To give place means ” a spot (general in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas NT:5561 is a large but participle locality), i.e. location (as a position, home, tract, etc.); figuratively, condition, opportunity; specifically, a scabbard:” (NT: 5117, topos)
This Greek word gives the idea that the “place” is a temporary position. As believers, we cannot become possessed by ...
May 29, 2020
BLOG IS MOVING!!!
I don't like change. I have been with Blogger for... yikes... ten or more years?! (this blog, not quite so long)
But, I want things to be easy. So, all you have to do is remember my name. ;)
amandatero.com/blog
Yep. That's it.
Simple. To the point.
So, if you don't mind, please move along with me! Be sure to sign up for email updates (in case when I transferred, it really didn't
May 28, 2020
Seeing Voices | Book Review
My Review
This is such a good YA read! I almost instantly empathized with Skylar and her family’s trials. I appreciated the very raw emotions the family was going through, due to Skylar’s accident and injury. And I absolutely loved Cam and his sometimes awkward but honest conversations about God.
I cannot freely recommend this to all YA readers. It is so good for its intended audience, which I would say is more for teens in less-sheltered lives. Yes, it deals with anger, bitterness, rejection of G...
