This year, while reading the various accounts of King David in the books of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles, it occurred to me that it is very likely when he received the message from Bathsheba that she was pregnant, he became afraid. Terrified, even. If you look at his character up […]
“You don’t seem like a computer person!” I imagine this statement was intended to be a compliment. I accepted it as such, regardless of the intent. Isn’t it humorous that we have so many preconceptions about the way things are and should be? Computer people should be nerdy men who […]
It’s hard to believe I’ve only been familiar with Regina Scott’s books for a little over a year. Since then, I’ve read every new release of hers and will continue to do so. Her books are always fun and have a touch of mystery and adventure. Never Marry a Marquess […]
I love having a secret and knowing it is a special surprise that will bless someone. Yes, I have a terrible time not bursting out with it ahead of time but I think that is part of the fun. How do you feel about these kinds of secrets? Well, I […]
It seems like each time I begin reading a book by Michelle Griep, I quickly find a huge smile on my face from the colorful descriptions and fascinating language. Then I start frantically marking passages to quote and get so caught up in the narrative I realize that I missed […]
Author Connilyn Cossette is preparing for the release of her newest book, Until the Mountains Fall. The good news for us is that her publisher has the first book from this series, A Light on the Hill, on sale this month. I haven’t read that yet, so I grabbed a […]
Seeing the dedication of this book is to one of my favorite pastors made me smile. I’ve only seen Pastor Jon Courson once, when he spoke at a Children’s Ministry Retreat in Southern California in the ’90s. I still remember the message he taught on the prophet who had been […]
As the wind picked up and the waves rocked the boat, I discovered something about myself of which I had previously been unaware. I get seasick. The Honor Society students from my school were on our way over to Catalina Island on the ferry and though the distance wasn’t that […]
“Auntie Phyllis, would you like this dance?” My oldest nephew got married a few weeks ago. I was so glad to be able to travel across the country to attend, though disappointed my husband couldn’t join me. I arrived early enough to be swallowed up by the flurry of activity […]
I’m always excited to see new books by Shanna Hatfield. Today I’m happy to announce that Evie, the latest book in the Pendleton Petticoats series released. I’ve already read the book and have my review ready to post next week. (Spoiler alert – it was very good!) Here you can […]