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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 ...

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...

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...

It takes a lot more effort to review one-star books than ones I like, but this book was such a disappointment that I felt I needed to share something, somewhere. This information isn't posted on Goodreads, and is only found here. At the end of the day, it's on me to be a bit more diligent on researching the books I read; however, I will note that Christianity and Wokeness by Owen Strachan actually garners high reviews. What is unfortunate is that based on the author's theological background, I had a feeling that the tone might turn out to be less than stellar, although I still harboured some hope that I might be proven wrong. What followed was what I somewhat expected going into the book, so that was where my disappointment laid. Now that I'm reading the synopsis as listed on retail sites, I shouldn't be surprised that the book turned out so poorly for me. Calling the statements below "baffling" is already a red flag for me as a Christian because it discr...

I'm quite amazed at the number of Christian romantic suspense authors from British Columbia, making me even more keen to read as many of these books as possible. Kidnapped for Ransom is the second book by Jacqueline Adam under the Love Inspired Suspense line and it's one that will keep you up as you follow along some harrowing escapes involving the mob. 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 Abduction is only the beginning…  Will murder be next? Doctor Chelsea Eidman thought she’d finally escaped the perils of her late husband’s secret life as a diamond thief—until his former accomplice attacks her. The danger escalates when a vengeful mobster kidnaps Chelsea’s daughter and friend, demanding the stolen diamonds in exchange for their lives. To recover the gems, Chelsea joins forces with officer Matt Reynolds, whose sister has also been abducted. As they race against tim...

If you've read How Can It Be?  and enjoyed its perspective from a worship pastor,  I Know the Feeling  by Kelli Galyean explores the perspective of a youth pastor, along with a behind-the-scenes look at a children's Christmas play. This is a great story going into the holiday season and will already have you humming along to some of the carols. 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 : social drinking, infidelity (not the main characters) Book Synopsis They say timing is everything. ER Nurse Maddie Reed is barely keeping her head above water at work. She certainly doesn’t have time to take over directing the children's Christmas play at church. But when the director is put on bedrest at the last minute, Maddie can’t say no. The children are counting on her! Maddie agrees to step up, prepared for the worst. Turns out “the worst” is worse than she thought. He...