Janet Sketchley's Blog: Tenacity, page 109
September 9, 2013
Review: The Merciful Scar, by Rebecca St. James and Nancy Rue
The Merciful Scar, by Rebecca St. James & Nancy Rue (Thomas Nelson, 2013)
This novel is life-changing. I almost didn’t read it, because emotionally-laden tales aren’t my thing. But the authors introduce us to Kirsten as her world falls apart, and the story isn’t about angst—it’s about healing.
Kirsten has been carrying a lot of pain for seven years now, hiding it from the world because that’s what she’s been taught. The pressure of post-graduate studies, and a boyfriend who won’t commit, only m...
September 6, 2013
Here’s the Cover for Heaven’s Prey
I’m blown away, and so happy to finally see what Ruth looks like. Our cover designer really captured the feel of the novel.
What do you think?
[Clicking the cover will take you toHeaven's Prey on Amazon.com (affiliate link for Choose NOW Publishing). To see more of designer Christina Fuselli's work, visit Fueslli Art and Design.]
September 4, 2013
God’s Urgency
How often I have wanted to gather your children together as a hen protects her chicks beneath her wings, but you wouldn’t let me.
Matthew 23:37, NLT*
Jesus came because we needed rescuing. I love Mark’s description of Jesus’ reaction to a large crowd:
“He had compassion on them because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things.” (Mark 6:34, NLT*)
He had compassion on them. The Good Shepherd saw their need and longed to meet it.
Hear His longing in our opening v...
September 2, 2013
Review: The Shadow Lamp, by Stephen R. Lawhead
The Shadow Lamp, by Stephen R. Lawhead (Thomas Nelson, 2013)
A diverse cast of characters assembled from various times and places on Earth, a mysterious quest, powerful enemies, inter-dimensional travel to multiple Earths… The Shadow Lamp is an intriguing tale of adventure where even the smallest detail can have great significance.
This is a novel where the objective omniscient point of view works very well. There are too many plot threads for readers to benefit from a more intimate, deeper poi...
