Christian Shelves

I am so thrilled to have been able to read Across the Ages by Gabrielle Meyer before its release so that for once, I don't feel like I'm behind on what everyone has been talking about 😄 However, the fact that this book is unavailable on Amazon Canada is surely a testament as to how popular this title will be in the coming weeks and months, so if there's a way for you to obtain a copy, I highly recommend doing so! Many thanks to  Bethany House Publishers  and  LibraryThing  for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Book Thoughts content is also posted on LibraryThing. Book Synopsis Caroline holds a deep secret. Living in 1727 and 1927 simultaneously, each night she goes to sleep in one life and wakes up in the other. In search of answers to her unique existence, Caroline stumbles upon a letter from her mother hinting at her own experiences as a time-crosser, sending Caroline on a daring quest to uncover the truth. I

It's been lovely to pick up some more Christmas titles as the weather changes! Doting on His Best Friend by Liwen Y. Ho has been fun to read as I can picture myself being by a fireplace with hot chocolate and playing board games with my best friend, my husband. What a great start to the season! I am grateful to the author for providing me with a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis Can two best friends overcome their age gap and the past to become something more? Phoebe Cordle moved to Redemption Ridge after experiencing loss and was grateful to find a ranching town where she could start her own equine therapy practice. She also found a confidante in a handsome and generous man nine years her junior who's captured the attention of all the single ladies in their community—including her own. However, after zero signs of interest on Milo’s part for the past six years, she’s given up hope and decides to help him find love instead. Milo Gibson wa

If there's one thing I love about travelling for work, it's the opportunity to lose myself in a good book. This happened for me when I read When the Day Comes on a flight two years ago, and I'm thrilled that I was able to continue the tradition (twice in the same trip!) with For a Lifetime by Gabrielle Meyer. Many thanks to Bethany House Publishers  and  NetGalley  for providing a copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis Caroline holds a deep secret. Living in 1727 and 1927 simultaneously, each night she goes to sleep in one life and wakes up in the other. In search of answers to her unique existence, Caroline stumbles upon a letter from her mother hinting at her own experiences as a time-crosser, sending Caroline on a daring quest to uncover the truth. In 1727, Caroline disguises herself as a cabin boy and joins a ship sailing for the Bahamas, her mother's last known location, where she crosses paths with a ruthless but hands

I usually write a musing about reading or faith at the beginning of the week, but I wanted to open it up and ask if anyone has noticed trends in Christian books (fiction or non-fiction) in recent times. This can be about anything and is more to learn from your observations. What have you seen, and what might I be missing? 😀 I can start with a few: 📚 Over the past 25 years that I've been reading Christian fiction, I have seen so many genres come out that I wouldn't have known what to call them back in the day. I'm sure the concepts of speculative, dystopian, time-slip, or romantasy fiction existed, but there seem to be a lot more specific types now. What are the emerging genres you've seen? 📚 I'm noticing a rise in more politically themed Christian non-fiction books. I'm not sure if I never paid attention before or if there are just more books on the topic now. Is this a trend due to the current state of affairs in certain geopolitical areas? 📚 Books seem to

If you've read  The End Begins , the first book in the  The Day Draws Near series (previously The Seven Trilogy) by Sara Davison, The Darkness Deepens takes you further as this sequel further delves into Jesse and Meryn's story. I wouldn't say that this book is a standalone book as it builds upon the previous one, but I would say that reading the first book will certainly whet your appetite for this one as you find out what's next. I am grateful to the publisher,  Mountain Brook Ink , for providing me with a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis Their secrets protect them... but secrets are hard to keep. No one in the army can find out that Captain Jesse Christensen has become a believer. He and bookstore owner Meryn O'Reilly are forced to meet in secret, facing imprisonment-or worse-if they are found together. As their relationship deepens, so does Lieutenant Gallagher's hatred for the Christians in their city, putting all be

Since I'm slowing down on reviewing audiobooks, I will share that I have a print copy of Unoffendable  by Brant Hansen; however, due to his vocal talent (being a radio personality will do that to you 😄), I will definitely recommend the audiobook version as he truly brings the text to life with his characteristic humour and comedic timing in sharing stories. Book Synopsis Unoffendable, now revised and updated with two new chapters, gives you a concrete, practical way to live life with less stress. In our easily offended, cancel-culture society, learn how to replace perpetual frustration and anger with refreshing humility and gratitude. It turns out giving up your "right" to be offended can be one of the most freeing, healthy, simplifying, relaxing, refreshing, stress-relieving, encouraging things you can do. It's a radical, provocative idea: We're not entitled to get offended or stay angry. The idea of our own "righteous anger" is a myth. It is the numbe