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I am so impressed by each volume of poetry that Julia Rose  has released so far and am not-so-secretly hoping for more collections from her in the future. Who I Was is a deeply vulnerable look at what it means to feel grief over our sinful nature while desperately clinging to God's promises. It laments how we love ourselves in all the wrong ways, and it redirects our focus back to what it means that God loves us. Combining each poem with a Bible verse and devotional, this book can be read over time in bite-sized pieces or all at once while painting a beautiful picture of our identity in Christ. Many thanks to the author for providing me with a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis A collection of poetry and devotionals that reclaim the idea of "self-love" by pointing to the One Who is love. Can we truly love ourselves in a way that glorifies God? And if so, how? Who I Was dives into the concept of self-love and ...

Just in time for Christmas, this suspenseful story about the rescue of a little boy will draw you into a wintry world filled with mysteries, second chances, and happy tidings. Someone from Christmas Past by Lesa Henderson is a book that will keep you flipping through the pages to discover what's next for Elise and Jaxson in their harrowing adventure. This third book in the Laurel Ridge series  follows up on Lee and Cameron's cousin, who has quite the story in the earlier books and is not to be missed. Many thanks to the author for providing me with a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Content to be aware of : self-forgiveness, ethnic idiom (author has confirmed it is complimentary), past sins, children in danger Book Synopsis Can love return from a Christmas past? After a painful divorce, Elise Raines moves to the quiet mountain town of Laurel Ridge, determined to rebuild her life for herself and her young daughter, Amelia. Plan...

It's been wonderful reading more Christmas books from some favourite suspense authors. The Christmas Cabin by Laura Thomas serves as the fourth book in the Flight to Freedom series and is the perfect bite-sized story to accompany the other thrilling adventures that have been re-released. Book Synopsis The chilling truth… When Carla James flies home for the holidays at her family’s cozy Canadian cabin, she has no idea what—or who—awaits. But after five years serving at her beloved Mexican orphanage, it’s time to work through forgiveness, face her fears, and reclaim Christmas. Up-and-coming chef, Rhys Templeton, still regrets leaving a heartbroken Carla in the past and is desperate to confess his truth and make amends. But her own shocking revelation has the potential to either send him spiraling back to his destructive lifestyle or into Carla’s arms. However, someone else is privy to Carla’s chilling secret and they’re out there watching. Waiting. Wanting. Time is running out lik...

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...

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...

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...