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Out of the Embers | Book Review

About the Book
Ten years after her parents were killed, Evelyn Radcliffe is once more homeless. The orphanage that was her refuge and later her workplace has burned to the ground, and only she and a young orphan girl have escaped. Convinced this must be related to her parents' murders, Evelyn flees with the girl to Mesquite Springs in the Texas Hill Country and finds refuge in the home of Wyatt Clark, a talented horse rancher whose plans don't include a family of his own.

At first, Evelyn is a...

Sit at Jesus' Feet | From the Archives

Martha was a restless will, hurried to and fro. She was busy, but by her busyness, she missed out on what Jesus said was that good part. That good part which Mary chose: simply sitting at Jesus feet, listening, learning, but otherwise, doing nothing!!!! (see Luke 10:38-42*)
Often, as single girls, we dream of Martha lives as we observe what we perceive as dull nothingness. Whether we desire to be an adoring bride, a mother, a pastors wife, a girls counselor, or a busy bee,...

The Key to Forgiveness - Part 5 of 5 | From the Archives

Forgiveness Involves More than “I Forgive You.”Jesus said, 

“So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.” (Matthew 18:35, emphasis added)

Forgiveness involves more than us merely mumbling, “I forgive you.” We see clear evidence of this by looking at God’s character.
1) God’s Forgiveness is backed by love

For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever...

The Key to Forgiveness - Part 4 of 5 | From the Archives

Unforgiveness Hinders our Relationship with God
What if God forgives us exactly how we forgive others? Would we honestly desire to pray, 

“And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors?” (Matthew 6:12, emphasis added) 

We take for granted that God will forgive us. In fact, we expect God to forgive us . . . even when we fail to forgive others. But, according to Christ, such is not the case.

“For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also...

The Land Beneath Us | Book Review

My Review
I love a good WWII novel, and Sarah Sundin’s books categorize about everything I love in a good WWII book: the home front, an in depth view of soldier life, and historical accuracy.

Both Leah and Clay were very likable characters that I instantly wanted something good to happen to. Their backstories were different and though they could have learned the same lessons, they didn’t—and I loved that. Clay had to learn about true forgiveness and Leah’s lesson was on acceptance.

Speaking of...

The Key to Forgiveness - Part 3 of 5 | From the Archives

Truths About Forgiveness

“Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.” (Colossians 3:12-13, emphasis added)

This thought is explained in detail in Matthew 18:23-35. Jesus tells a parable of a master whose servant owed Him ten thousand talents (vs. 24). The servant...

Resting Life | Cover Reveal

Friends, a gorgeous cover for an encouraging Christian living non-fiction book is being revealed today! Resting Life: Jesus' Rest for the Busy or Burdened Believer is an upcoming release by Erika Mathews.
 
 But first, all the details.

RELEASE DATE: March 20, 2020! Mark your calendars!...but you can skip the calendar part if you preorder the ebook on Amazon. You'll automatically get the best price, and the book will appear right on your device bright and early on release day! (And...

A Girl's Guide to the Outback | Book Review

My Review
Once again, being a romcom (and me a not-so-romantic), I wasn’t 100% sure what I was getting into. But I love comedy, so why not give it a try? And it was funny. Sometimes really awkwardly funny more than just can’t-help-but-laugh funny, but there was humor twined throughout the story.
The Australian setting was really cool, and I feel like Jessica gives a great tour-guide in her book, explaining terminology and such that we Americans aren’t used to.
The storyline overall was very...

The Key to Forgiveness - Part 2 of 5 | From the Archives

God’s Forgiveness Available for UsThough God’s very character is one of forgiveness, we are sinful and cannot simply reflect on God’s forgiving character. Something must be done so that we can personally experience that forgiveness.
In the Old Testament law, when a man came to make things right with God, he had to bring a payment. For any sin (theft, murder, adultery, ignorant sin, purposeful sin), an animal was to be brought to the priest. The priest would sacrifice the animal as a...

Did I do this Surrender Thing Right?

I’ve heard the stories all growing up, and I just heard one again: a girl graduated, longed to get married, struggled with her singleness, and nothing happened. She gave it over to the Lord, and almost instantly, there was a guy for her and they became engaged.
I believe the stories, I do. But there is a small part of me that says, “But God, didn’t I surrender the whole marriage thing before, and nothing happened?” And it makes me doubt the sincerity of my own walk with God. Maybe I didn’t...