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Joey | Book Review

I like to balance my reading diet with several non-fiction books. I didn’t know anything about the horse, Joey, when I picked this book to review. But by the time I finished the book, Joey was definitely no stranger. The book takes you along the journey of how Kim Tschirret began her horse ministry, Hope Reins. The first few chapters are more about Kim and Hope Reins than it is about Joey in particular. Then, there is a portion dedicated to Joey’s stable-pal, Speckles. I’d say more or less, t...

Christmas in July release!

You may remember me mentioning this story a few months back: 

Well, I'm hoping to get my act together and prep for a Christmas in July release! To start things off, I'm gathering readers who are interested in reviewing it come July. If you're one of those, the sign-up form is here: https://goo.gl/forms/4ZHEUh3lvkYD7qvC3

And... I'm still looking for a few more Leviathan reviewers. Sign up here: https://goo.gl/forms/4boHDMO5D0s8T0ls2


I've just been hopping on and off the blog lately...

Scripture Graphics #90

These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling words, having men's persons in admiration because of advantage. (Jude 1:16)These are characteristics of the ungodly (vs. 15), yet why do we leave these areas in our lives unchecked? Maybe we need to refocus.
“But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eter...

Two Children's Books | Book Reviews

This is my third book by Kristie Wilde, and I have been pleased with all of them—both with the illustrations and the message in these books. They go beyond the simple “children’s book” and give a deeper meaning that the reader can discuss with young children. This book’s theme is on the variety and contrast of animals, and how we as people have variety and contrast, and that’s simply okay, because God created us all different. It concludes with a page of information on the different animals f...

Presumption and Partiality | Giveaway, Review, Book Tour

Several months ago, I featured several novels from the Vintage Jane Austen collection (which, *spoiler alert* is the giveaway later on in this post!!).
My Review
 This makes the fourth book of the Vintage Jane Austen series. “Pride and Prejudice” is probably the Jane Austen with which I am most familiar. I have watched various movies (repeatedly) and have read the book. I was very interested not only in seeing how Rebekah Jones retold it, but also in reading my first book by this auth...

Reviewers needed: "Quest for Leviathan"

"Quest for Leviathan" is preparing for release... and I need some influencers. If you'd like to read it (for free ;) ) and review it or if you'd like to feature it on your blog, please sign up here.

And please, if you know another reader or blogger who loves Biblical fiction, share the link with them! I'd love to reach 99 reviewers to go with the 99 rowers on Anath's trireme. :)

Scripture Graphics #89

For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him: Therefore also I have lent him to the LORD; as long as he liveth he shall be lent to the LORD. And he worshipped the LORD there.
(1 Samuel 1:27-28)How often do we have a deep desire, beg of God, receive it, then selfishly hoard it? Hannah did no such thing, and it was her very own child! God’s blessings on us should enable us to give more back to Him and bless others, but do we selflessly give back to God or...

Scripture Graphics #88

No leader of any group of people has ever had a perfect group. Moses, though he was the meekest man on earth and talked face to face with God, could not change to heart of the nation. Yet that never hindered his relationship with God. Dealing with tough people is a part of life, but never should we use it as an excuse to draw us away from God.

The first step to sin is when we forget Who God is and what He has done FOR US.

If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie,...

KJV Minister's Bible | Book Review

Though I am not a minister, I was interested to see what all this publication of the Bible contained, as I heard it had extra resources. It is a soft leather and very comfortable to hold. There are three bookmarks, which is a major plus for me, as I usually read in more than one place at a time. The text is small print (not tiny, but definitely not large print) and portions of Scripture are separated by titles and captions.
In the center of the Bible is a tab for easy flipping to the minister’...

Spread Too Thin | Book Review

Every single family member who saw me reading this book gave a little grin with, “Yep, that’s your book.” Ellen Miller hits the nail on the head with the subject (and title) of this book. Today’s women are definitely spread too thin, trying to go too many directions at once, and lacking the peace and joy that God yearns for us to have.
This was very easy to read. Because I was reading this for a deadline review, I didn’t do the devotional in 90 days, as intended—but I can see where the 1-3-pag...