I was blessed to read "A Place To Belong" authored by Lauraine Snelling. Cassie Lockwood is a young woman who has seemingly lost everything. She has found a home with the Engstrom's on their ranch. Lucas Engstrom pledges to make Cassie love him. Cassie looks upon Lucas like a brother, not romantically. Many events follow that in the end lead Cassie to God's perfect will for her life.
Mavis, Lucas' mother proves to be just like a mother to Cassie. I love the way that Mavis is always remembering to ask the Lord for His guidance in all she does. The part of the book that stood out to me was how Mavis begins to praise the Lord when she has a heavy heart. I appreciate the author conveying this important act to her readers.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and loved the Biblical references included between the covers. Snelling thoughtfully and purposefully brought Christ as a big focal point in this book.
I received this complementary book from Bethany House Publishers. I was not paid for this review. These opinions are strictly my own.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
To Honor and Trust
To Honor And Trust authored by Tracie Peterson and Judith Miller takes us back to Bridal Veil Island. The two main characters are Callie Deboyer and Wesley Townsend.
Callie has been the tutor for the Bridgeport Family for many years. She is more like family than employee with the Bridgeport family. Callie loves the children she tutors and has their very best interest first and foremost. Callie experienced a very hard broken engagement and broken trust so she has determined that she does not want to marry again.
Wesley's family is a very prominent family. Wesley is different than the rest of his family in that prestige and wealth does not impress him. He undergoes an impressive amount of pressure from his family to join the family business. Wesley stands up to his father which was no easy task.
In this book, you will find suspense, laughter and love. It was a very entertaining read. I would definitely recommend this book to someone who enjoys Christian fiction.
I received this book complimentary from Bethany House Publishers. The review above is strictly my own opinion.
Callie has been the tutor for the Bridgeport Family for many years. She is more like family than employee with the Bridgeport family. Callie loves the children she tutors and has their very best interest first and foremost. Callie experienced a very hard broken engagement and broken trust so she has determined that she does not want to marry again.
Wesley's family is a very prominent family. Wesley is different than the rest of his family in that prestige and wealth does not impress him. He undergoes an impressive amount of pressure from his family to join the family business. Wesley stands up to his father which was no easy task.
In this book, you will find suspense, laughter and love. It was a very entertaining read. I would definitely recommend this book to someone who enjoys Christian fiction.
I received this book complimentary from Bethany House Publishers. The review above is strictly my own opinion.
Heaven's Lessons
Steve Sjogren is the author of the book "Heaven's Lessons". The preview I read prior to requesting this particular book led me to believe that Steve would be sharing a lot about what happened surrounding the day he died, heard from the Lord, but was revived. Don't get me wrong, Steve does talk about his experience. However, I feel that he concentrates on how you and I should live life after his experience. I'm all for self-help books and frequently read them. This came across more as a self-help book than his testimony.
I would have liked to hear more about Steve's testimony, than him directing me how I should live. I am a God-fearing woman and have much to learn. I do not feel that I'm above instruction. However, the way this book was presented, I was expecting an uplifting testimony of Christ's love. I hesitated to write such a frank review, but that is what this blog is about.
Usually when I read a book, I have someone in mind that I can lend the book to when I complete it. However, that did not occur with this particular read. It's not a book that I would highly recommend.
I received a complimentary copy of "Heaven's Lessons" from Thomas Nelson. This is my opinion alone and was not paid to write this review.
I would have liked to hear more about Steve's testimony, than him directing me how I should live. I am a God-fearing woman and have much to learn. I do not feel that I'm above instruction. However, the way this book was presented, I was expecting an uplifting testimony of Christ's love. I hesitated to write such a frank review, but that is what this blog is about.
Usually when I read a book, I have someone in mind that I can lend the book to when I complete it. However, that did not occur with this particular read. It's not a book that I would highly recommend.
I received a complimentary copy of "Heaven's Lessons" from Thomas Nelson. This is my opinion alone and was not paid to write this review.
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Secrets
I couldn't put this book down! Secrets by Robin Jones Gunn kept my attention and offered me an enjoyable and easy read. It was entertaining and thought provoking. Jessica runs away to find refuge in a small town. The author kept me guessing for a long time of what Jessica was running away from.
This story allows readers an inside look to Jessica's experience of accepting Christ as her own personal Savior. Whether it is fiction or non-fiction, my heart is always happy when one chooses the way of Christ.
I would definitely recommend this book. I think it would be appropriate for teenagers who have been sexual and/or are thinking they want to. It touches on a reason to stay pure. Yes, it is fiction, but the truth of the story remains true.
I don't think you will be disappointed if you read this book!
"I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review. This review is my own.
To read more about Robin Jones Gunn go to: http://www.robingunn.com/
This story allows readers an inside look to Jessica's experience of accepting Christ as her own personal Savior. Whether it is fiction or non-fiction, my heart is always happy when one chooses the way of Christ.
I would definitely recommend this book. I think it would be appropriate for teenagers who have been sexual and/or are thinking they want to. It touches on a reason to stay pure. Yes, it is fiction, but the truth of the story remains true.
I don't think you will be disappointed if you read this book!
"I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review. This review is my own.
To read more about Robin Jones Gunn go to: http://www.robingunn.com/
Monday, February 11, 2013
Grace
God's grace is certainly amazing. I do not tire of reading about God's Grace. Max Lucado brilliantly discusses God's grace in his latest book Grace.
Max Lucado's style of writing continues to be so deep yet simple. Max Lucado allows his readers to take a deeper look at how God's grace works. He reminds us that we are unable to make Heaven by our good works. I've always said that I don't believe we can ever be good enough to get into Heaven, while on the other hand, my mind begins to tell me that I have to work to get to Heaven. The fact is... There's nothing that I can do in my own strength and power to make it to Heaven to see my Savior. If I do get to be so utterly and humbly blessed, it will be because of the love of the One who died on the cross for my sins. Max Lucado has done a good job of reminding me of just that.
I received this book from Book Sneeze at no cost. I was not required to write a positive review. This is my own opinion.
Max Lucado's style of writing continues to be so deep yet simple. Max Lucado allows his readers to take a deeper look at how God's grace works. He reminds us that we are unable to make Heaven by our good works. I've always said that I don't believe we can ever be good enough to get into Heaven, while on the other hand, my mind begins to tell me that I have to work to get to Heaven. The fact is... There's nothing that I can do in my own strength and power to make it to Heaven to see my Savior. If I do get to be so utterly and humbly blessed, it will be because of the love of the One who died on the cross for my sins. Max Lucado has done a good job of reminding me of just that.
I received this book from Book Sneeze at no cost. I was not required to write a positive review. This is my own opinion.
Friday, November 23, 2012
Twice A Bride
This book Twice A Bride is centered mostly around widow, Willow Peterson. After experiencing loss with the death of her husband and then the death of her beloved Father, she didn't know if she would ever find happiness in her life again.
Willow discovered that she not only could find enjoyment in life again, but that her heart would be ready to love again. She found more than a job when she applied to the position of Photograph Painter.
I found this book to be very well written. Mona Hodgson is a good and pure author. If you like old fashioned romances set in the old times, you will enjoy this book.
I received this book from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group and was in no way paid for this review.
Read Chapter One here... http://waterbrookmultnomah.com/blog/2012/03/02/sneak-peek-twice-a-bride-by-mona-hodgson/
Willow discovered that she not only could find enjoyment in life again, but that her heart would be ready to love again. She found more than a job when she applied to the position of Photograph Painter.
I found this book to be very well written. Mona Hodgson is a good and pure author. If you like old fashioned romances set in the old times, you will enjoy this book.
I received this book from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group and was in no way paid for this review.
Read Chapter One here... http://waterbrookmultnomah.com/blog/2012/03/02/sneak-peek-twice-a-bride-by-mona-hodgson/
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
To Love and Cherish
In this book, you meet the main characters Melinda and Evan. Melinda is working as a Lady's maid in Cleveland, while Evan is an employee on Bridal Veil island. Evan has professed his love for Melinda however, has not proposed to her. Melinda does not understand the delay.
After a big storm hits the island, Melinda impulsively leaves her place of employment and travels to Evan. She is sure that he will marry her as soon as she arrives. Again, she does not understand the delay.
I was not very impressed with To Love and Cherish authored by Tracie Peterson and Judith Miller. I found the book to be a little too "flowery" and not enough substance. There is 31 chapters and this book didn't grab me until Chapter 26. That's not my type of book.
I received this book complimentary from Bethany House in exchange for this review. These opinions are my own and I was not paid to submit this review.
After a big storm hits the island, Melinda impulsively leaves her place of employment and travels to Evan. She is sure that he will marry her as soon as she arrives. Again, she does not understand the delay.
I was not very impressed with To Love and Cherish authored by Tracie Peterson and Judith Miller. I found the book to be a little too "flowery" and not enough substance. There is 31 chapters and this book didn't grab me until Chapter 26. That's not my type of book.
I received this book complimentary from Bethany House in exchange for this review. These opinions are my own and I was not paid to submit this review.
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