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Five Fall Favorites: Top 5 of 2025

We’ve made it to the weekend! Today I’m sharing my Top Five Reads of 2025—books that have encouraged me, challenged me, and stayed with me long after the last page. Some are newly published, some older, but all were fresh and meaningful in my 2025 reading life. And don’t miss the free ebook at the end! more »

Five Fall Favorites: Books I’ve Reread

It’s reread day! You know those books that feel like coming home every time you open them? The ones you finish and then think, “I want to read that again…”? Today I’m sharing five stories I’ve revisited more than once—and loved more with every return. 1. The Disappearing Stranger by Lois Walfrid Johnson Goodreads link → A childhood favorite! This more »

Five Fall Favorites: Genres I Don’t Usually Read

Happy Thursday, friends! 🍂 Today I’m stepping out of my reading comfort zone to share five books I didn’t expect to love—because they’re from genres I don’t usually reach for. Whether it’s sci-fi, dystopian, or bunny-led fantasy (yes, really!), these stories stretched me and stuck with me. Let’s dive in! 1. Red Rain by Aubrey Hansen Goodreads link → more »

Five Fall Favorites: Favorite Non-Fiction

Happy Wednesday, friends! Today, I’m sharing five of my favorite non-fiction reads—books that have impacted my walk with God, shaped my perspective, and offered deep spiritual insight. If you’re looking to be challenged, encouraged, or inspired in your faith, these titles are sure to bless you. 1. The Kneeling Christian by Albert Richardson Find it more »

Five Fall Favorites: My Favorite Indie Books

Hello again, book lovers! Today we’re celebrating some fantastic indie books by amazing authors you might not have discovered yet. These hidden gems have touched my heart, inspired my faith, and kept me turning pages late into the night. If you love supporting indie authors and finding fresh, heartfelt stories, this list is for you! more »

Five Fall Favorites: Books I’ve Recommended Most

Hello, friends! Welcome back to the TENTH ANNUAL Five Fall Favorites blog party, where we share five books in five categories for five days, with a bonus sixth day! As the crisp autumn breeze settles in and the leaves turn golden, it’s the perfect time to curl up with some truly enriching reads. Today, I’m more »

Summer Shelf Sale – Uplifting Reads at Unbeatable Prices!

Whether you’re looking for a fresh fiction series that inspires faith or a meaningful nonfiction read that challenges your spiritual walk, this sale is for you! 📖 Here’s what’s on sale: Now is the perfect time to dive into the Truth from Taerna kingdom adventure series or explore my Christian living titles. Each story is written to encourage more »

How to Hate With All the Love of God in You

In the New Testament, Jesus tells a story of those who had gods before God.  “Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many: And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready.  And they all with more »

No Other Gods Before Me

BHow do we know if we have other gods before God? Many people who have had other gods before Him do not recognize it and would not believe it if someone told them so – so how can we know if we have other gods before God?     First, it is not solely our responsibility to more »

The Thrilling Promise of Thou Shalt Not

Sometimes it seems like a major portion of Exodus, Leviticus, and Deuteronomy is filled with “thou shalt not”s. Besides specific “thou shalt not”s to individuals, there are also general “thou shalt not”s to the entire nation:  Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image… Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve more »