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Review: The Soul-Winning Church

This is one of the first titles I've read from The Good Book Company , and I'm enthused to discover another Christian publisher I can turn to down the road. The Soul-Winning Church by J.A. Medders and Doug Logan, Jr. is a title that I recommend for those wanting to prioritize evangelism in their churches and in their personal lives. Book Synopsis Your church's sermons often include a call to evangelize. You've held evangelism training events. You give out invites to your Christmas and Easter services. So… where are all the new Christians? Is your church actually reaching the lost with the gospel? For many of us, despite having the best intentions, our churches struggle to reach out with the gospel effectively. J.A. Medders and Dr. Doug Logan, Jr. have decades of experience in leading churches and mentoring pastors, and here they outline six principles for cultivating a genuine evangelistic culture throughout your church. Includes case studies from a variety of differe...

Review: The Royal Artisan - Queen Esther's Court #2

Even though I've been reading Christian fiction since my youth, I have to admit that I have not read a lot of biblical fiction over the course of my life. Thankfully, Tessa Afshar has now made me a fan of this genre, especially with The Queen Esther's Court series . The Royal Artisan is the second book in this series and it's just as brilliant as The Queen's Cook . If you're just as new to this genre as I am, you will be utterly captivated by these stories. Many thanks to the author and Bethany House Publishers for providing me with a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis In ancient Persia, Sazana creates exquisite pottery as Queen Esther's artisan but keeps her Jewish identity hidden from her tyrannical master, Haman, and his ten vengeful sons. When tragedy strikes, Sazana must join forces with Jadon, the man who broke her heart, to locate an ancient artifact and thwart the impending threat to their...

Review: Marrying the Rancher's Daughter - Christmas in Redemption Ridge #1

The Christmas in Redemption Ridge series is one that I've been waiting to start from the beginning for some time now, especially as the spinoff to the Heroes of Freedom Ridge series , which I enjoyed getting to read and review in my first year of this account. Marrying the Rancher's Daughter by Tara Grace Ericson is the first of eighteen books that all promise enriching faith stories set against the backdrop of a small town at Christmastime. Book Synopsis He's completely wrong for her. But their marriage may be exactly what she needs. Professional bullrider Jason Keen is chasing a national title--and running from his mistakes. When his last sponsor threatens to pull their support unless he becomes the poster boy of a charming, family friendly cowboy, there is no way he can pull it off. Unless he can find another way to soften his rough-edged image while he works at Redemption Ranch between events… Despite her family’s status as Colorado ranching royalty, Cassie Reynolds...

Review: Known and Loved

The concepts of being known and loved can affect how we think and act as Christians. Thankfully, God's perfect love is not blind to who we are, nor is it empty or shallow. In Known and Loved by Glenna Marshall , we discover what it means that God has pure affection for us as His created beings through further studying Psalm 139 . Many thanks to Moody Publishers for providing a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis Fearfully and wonderfully made—some truths transform us, body and soul. We hear that God is love and that He loves us, but what does that mean? And can this truth sink into our hearts in such a way that we are changed? In Known and Loved , Glenna Marshall reflects on Psalm 139, exploring the transformational truth that we are fully known and loved by the Triune God of the universe. This book, overflowing with truth and encouragement, combats the myths and lies that we are unlovable, alone, or unseen. God sets His love on us ...

Review: Even If I Perish - Even If #2

If you've always wanted to know more about the Children's Overseas Reception Board program where British children were sent to Canada during the Second World War, the Even If series by Terrie Todd is an excellent introduction. Even If We Cry was primarily set in Canada; however, Even If I Perish is mostly set at sea and touches on one of the passenger ships that was referenced in the previous book. Drawing on the book of Esther, this book releases on November 5, 2025. Many thanks to the publisher, Mountain Brook Ink , for providing me with a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis Based on a miraculous true story of courage in the face of impossible odds. "If I perish, I perish." A sermon based on Queen Esther's famous words spurs music teacher Mary Cornish to action. She volunteers to escort a group of 15 girls from England to Canada as part of Britain's World War II child evacuation program. All is well aboard t...

Review: Becoming Free Indeed

I hadn't planned to share a review of Becoming Free Indeed by Jinger Duggar Vuolo as I'm largely unfamiliar with the Basic Life Principles and as I was not raised in this type of subculture. However, I still find it helpful to learn about the experiences of other Christians, so if you're in the same boat as me, this book will be a useful resource in better understanding what teachings the Duggar family practiced when they were filming their reality TV show. I also had someone ask on Goodreads if I would review this book, so that was a further prompt to share my thoughts. Book Synopsis Jinger Vuolo, the sixth child in the famous Duggar family of TLC's 19 Kids and Counting and Counting On, recounts how she began to question the unhealthy ideology of her youth and learned to embrace true freedom in Christ. When Jinger Duggar Vuolo was growing up, she was convinced that obeying the rules was the key to success and God's favor. She zealously promoted the Basic Life Prin...