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Book Review: The Things We Leave Unfinished by Rebecca Yarro (four stars)

Book Review: The Things We Leave Unfinished by Rebecca Yarro (four stars) “Personally, I think she liked living there, between the pages with him. Always adding little bits of memory but never closing the door.” Excellent double story, each with … Continue reading →

“God is unendingly patient. He waits and restores. He teaches and works behind the scenes to bless.” Rachel Booth Smith

And God looked upon all that He had made, and indeed, it was very good. Genesis 1:31

“Suffering means being cut off from God. Therefore those who live in communion with him cannot really suffer.” Dietrich Bonhoeffer

But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8

“Weakness isn’t evidence that God has left us to suffer or that we’re failing; it’s an invitation to lean more desperately into His grace.” Beth Knight

“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9

Book Review: Reclamation by Sarah Zettel (four stars)

Book Review: Reclamation by Sarah Zettel (four stars) “I’m not sure what’s going to happen.” “You say this like it’s a new thing.” Science fiction debut novel. Published in 1996. Reads like a space opera for young adults, which may … Continue reading →

‘“You be you” is Satan’s counterfeit to God’s, “Be holy as I am holy.” I don’t want to be me. God had to save me from me!’ Dale Partridge

“I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.” Galatians 2:20

“Wherever the people do not believe in something beyond the world, they will worship the world. But above all, they will worship the strongest thing in the world.” G K Chesterton

In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. 1 Peter 1:3

Book Review: Blood of Elves by Andrzej Sapkowski (four stars)

Book Review: Blood of Elves (Witcher #1) by Andrzej Sapkowski (four stars) The only thing which exists, which counts, which still has any meaning, is fear. Fear embodied in the figure of a black knight wearing a helmet decorated with … Continue reading →

“Our trial can become our testimony. We serve a God of redemption who can redeem our past years and this year.” Grace Valentine

“Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has visited and redeemed His people.” Luke 1:68

“Human history is the long terrible story of man trying to find something other than God which will make him happy.” C S Lewis

You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13