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May 10, 2012
Submerged: a novel into the deeps of romance & suspense
This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing Submerged • Bethany House Publishers; Original edition (May 1, 2012) by Dani Pettrey
Submerged is the kind of book that starts with suspense and quickly turns to the romance. The threads intertwine from there, taking you on a journey through the wilds of Alaska and into the frozen depths. This is an enjoyable read with a
Submerged is the kind of book that starts with suspense and quickly turns to the romance. The threads intertwine from there, taking you on a journey through the wilds of Alaska and into the frozen depths. This is an enjoyable read with a
May 9, 2012
CFBA Tour: Soul Saver by Dineen Miller
This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing The Soul Saver • Barbour Books (May 1, 2012) by Dineen Miller
This book has a captivating idea...one that draws me in. While I haven't had time to finish the book yet, the premise is so intriguing, I keep looking at the book longingly. This is one you want to try, especially if you like books with a unique premise that
This book has a captivating idea...one that draws me in. While I haven't had time to finish the book yet, the premise is so intriguing, I keep looking at the book longingly. This is one you want to try, especially if you like books with a unique premise that
She’s…My Everything by Suzanne Woods Fisher
“A mother is one who can take the place of all
others, but whose place no one else can take.”
--Cardinal Mermillod
Just a few more months. My mother was hoping Dad would hang
on long enough so they could celebrate their sixtieth wedding anniversary in
April. But on January 1st, as the sun rose on the new year, my dad’s worn out
heart beat its last. Dad had battled Alzheimer’s Disease
others, but whose place no one else can take.”
--Cardinal Mermillod
Just a few more months. My mother was hoping Dad would hang
on long enough so they could celebrate their sixtieth wedding anniversary in
April. But on January 1st, as the sun rose on the new year, my dad’s worn out
heart beat its last. Dad had battled Alzheimer’s Disease
May 8, 2012
Joy Comes from Perseverance by Sheila Walsh
One of the most important lessons I have
learned in my own life is the joy that comes from perseverance.
Eugene Peterson, borrowing a phrase from Friedrich
Nietzsche, wrote his book “A Long Obedience in the Same Direction
…Discipleship in an Instant Society.” He points to the Psalms as the way
believers have always learned to pray what they live and live what they pray
but it is not a short
learned in my own life is the joy that comes from perseverance.
Eugene Peterson, borrowing a phrase from Friedrich
Nietzsche, wrote his book “A Long Obedience in the Same Direction
…Discipleship in an Instant Society.” He points to the Psalms as the way
believers have always learned to pray what they live and live what they pray
but it is not a short
May 7, 2012
How do you handle stress?
My family and I are getting ready for a grand adventure. And in the weeks leading up to it, our calendar hasn't cleared. Instead, there seem to be at least a dozen more things to do than there are days to do them in. Right now, I wish my desk looked this organized....it doesn't.
This coming adventure is of those God moments...one I can't wait to share with y'all. But because of my tendency to
This coming adventure is of those God moments...one I can't wait to share with y'all. But because of my tendency to
May 4, 2012
Interview with author Robert Liparulo
Robert, you’re
known for writing creepy and intense books. There’s usually a spiritual
idea contained in the book, but it’s not always overt. Is The 13th Tribe different?
My previous adult thrillers were heavy on action,
adventure, and the fight between Good and Evil—but light when it came to
acknowledging God’s influence in the world and in the lives of my characters.
That was fine with
known for writing creepy and intense books. There’s usually a spiritual
idea contained in the book, but it’s not always overt. Is The 13th Tribe different?
My previous adult thrillers were heavy on action,
adventure, and the fight between Good and Evil—but light when it came to
acknowledging God’s influence in the world and in the lives of my characters.
That was fine with
May 3, 2012
Do you let God use your pain? Wildflowers from Winter Giveaway
My friend Katie Ganshert is celebrating the release of her novel Wildflowers from Winter. The premise is that God can take our pain and turn it into beauty -- sometimes unexpected.
And I'm thrilled to add that her publisher will send a copy of her debut novel to one of the commenters, so be sure to let me know how God has touched your pain.
Anyway, I can so relate to God taking our winters and
And I'm thrilled to add that her publisher will send a copy of her debut novel to one of the commenters, so be sure to let me know how God has touched your pain.
Anyway, I can so relate to God taking our winters and
May 2, 2012
Cuts Like a Knife Review
Do you love intense suspense? The kind where the police and FBI are desperate to catch the serial killer and you're just not sure if they're up to the task? This is that kind of book. It reminded me of Lisa Gardner's D.D. Warren books. Intense. Psychological. And a broken heroine.
Set in Chicago, Kristen Conner is the middle child who doesn't quite fit. A former athlete she now coaches kids
Set in Chicago, Kristen Conner is the middle child who doesn't quite fit. A former athlete she now coaches kids
May 1, 2012
Baroness Review: A longing for identity
Baroness is the latest book from Susan May Warren and it is a book that quickly pulls you in to its pages as it pulls you back to 1923.
Lilly and Rosie are cousins and heiresses. From page one they are pushing the boundaries of their confined worlds and risking much in the effort to find themselves. As I read through the pages, I cringed at many of their choices and wondered how the author
Lilly and Rosie are cousins and heiresses. From page one they are pushing the boundaries of their confined worlds and risking much in the effort to find themselves. As I read through the pages, I cringed at many of their choices and wondered how the author
April 30, 2012
Monday Meditation: God's Training Ground
This morning I have a simple thought. One that could revolutionize how I look at God's assignments. The pastor taught on David yesterday. He taught out of I Samuel 17. As he started talking about David listing why he could take on Goliath in verses 34-37, something hit me -- it was in the job that nobody wanted, that God trained David.
As a shepherd, he took on a lion and a bear. It was
As a shepherd, he took on a lion and a bear. It was
