It’s been awhile since I’ve talked about books. So with the arrival of the new year (Happy 2012), I thought I’d tell you about a couple devotionals my older kids are working through this year. Both are designed for kids in the 9 to 12 year old range. You can take a peek at both of these devotionals here. The first is …
Ready for Christmas? Check out these Books
I know…Thanksgiving is in a few days, but Christmas is one month away. That’s where these books come in. Each is a beautiful hard bound book with slip jacket that would make a wonderful gift for a reader in your life. In addition, if you’re struggling to get into the holiday spirit, these books will jump-start that for you. So grab …
Songs Inspired by The Story
When I first purchased this set of CDs a few weeks ago, I had six hours of uninterrupted time in the car. Some of these songs literally had me in tears as my heart sang the words with the Biblical people. If you’re looking for music that will take you deeper and challenge you, this is a great one. While …
The Restorer
The Restorer is a re-release of Sharon Hinck’s first foray into straight fantasy and it is a wonderful read. First off, you need to know that I am NOT a fantasy reader. I couldn’t read JRR Tolkein’s Lord of the Rings or Hobbit until after I saw The Fellowship of the Ring. I simply couldn’t picture the worlds he created. Finally, …
Review: The Queen
Steven James is my favorite thriller writer, and The Queen did not disappoint. Patrick Bower is back–this time in Wisconsin where he is tracking the serial killer he first put away as a detective. Now a FBI geographic profiler, he thinks he’s closed back in on the man. Before he can close that case he’s sent to serve as the …
The Help: My Thoughts
Last night I went to see the Help with some girlfriends. Since some of you have asked for my thoughts on the movie, here we go. Now I haven’t read the book — it’s on my to be read list, but haven’t made the time for it. So I can’t comment on the book at all. Though after seeing the …
Review: False Witness by Randy Singer
I loved False Witness the first time it came out. So when I learned about the re-issue, I was curious to see if I’d notice any changes or if anything major would change. Instead, even though I’d read the book before, I found myself pulled into the plot as if I read it for the first time. Randy Singer is …
Fully Engaged: how to do less and BE more
Don’t you love the title of this book? I seriously considered not participating in this blog tour because anyone who knows me knows I am ABYSMAL at being. Instead I move on do, do, do, and squeeze in a bit more doing. Just the other night I mentioned to my husband that I’d probably work less if I had one …
Double Take Review
When this book arrived in the mail, I wasn’t sure if my daughter would even find Double Take interesting. Maybe because she enjoyed Kathleen Fuller’s Amish mysteries for YA, she scooped this one up practically before I could get it out of the envelope. A day later she handed it back to me asking where the next one is. I …
Review: My Foolish Heart
Susan May Warren is one of my favorite authors, but somehow before receiving My Foolish Heart, i hadn’t read any of her Deep Haven novels. Trust me, I’ll be rectifying that little oversight. The elements I most enjoy about Susie’s books are present in My Foolish Heart. First, the characters are so completely human and flawed. They each have deep …