Christian Shelves

Oh, how I wanted to read books that opened my eyes this month, particularly due to it being Black History Month along with Chinese and Lunar New Year. However, this book ended up hurting my heart more than anything. While I've read various ethnographic accounts from marginalized communities, I did not expect this book to vilify the Christian faith as much as it did, making it a book I wish I didn't take the time to finish after I encountered some initial barbs. What a lesson as this book affected me for days, if not weeks after finishing it, and not in a good way 😣 Buried Seeds by Alexia Salvatierra and Brandon Wrencher was not a book about resilience so much as it was about resistance, even resistance against God and His people, Word, and ways. Book Synopsis This book demonstrates how two overlooked ministry models—base ecclesial communities of the Global South in the late twentieth century and hush harbors of the US antebellum South—offer proven strategies for the twenty-fi...

This is a book that I've been eagerly anticipating based on how many crossover characters there are, making it more than worth the wait! It absolutely does not hurt that its publication date was also moved up, making it already available instead of having to wait until May 😀 A Second Chance for a Dancer by Carolyn Miller is the third book in the Three Creek Ranch series , which I have a soft spot for based on where it's set along with the heart behind the stories. Plus, look at that stunning cover designed by her daughter! Many thanks to the author for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis Poppy James is on the brink of attaining national fame, just like her friend and fellow dancer Bailey Donovan, when a blast from the past leads to a devastating injury. Now, instead of applause and acclaim, she’s tucked away in the confines of Three Creek Ranch, struggling to come to terms with a very different future. ...

I've had the pleasure of revisiting my love of poetry through reading poignant and touching collections of Christian poetry that I've been introduced to on Instagram. I'm grateful that Breath of the Almighty by Shay McNally came at just the right time for me, tugging on my heart and my mind through verses that point back to God in every breath and poem. Many thanks to the author for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Content to be aware of : SA Book Synopsis Breath of the Almighty is a debut collection of free verse, confessional Christian poetry born from a life that's seen both deep wounds and deeper mercy. These poems move through topics such as family, grief, soul searching, healing, love, marriage, calling, spiritual warfare, prayer, forgiveness, and the ordinary places where Christ shows up when we least expect it. Each poem is rooted in Scripture and lived-in faith, and grounds lofty theology to an eve...

I've been curious about Kimberly Keagan 's books for some time, so I was delighted to see her name pop up on LibraryThing! The premise of Risky Business sounded so interesting that I didn't hesitate to request this title. This English aristocracy tale takes us across the pond and touches on caregiving and found families in a loving and sensitive manner. Many thanks to the author 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 An American heiress. A British barrister with a need for speed. And a London season destined for trouble. The last thing department store heiress Lena Dennison wants is to travel to London to meet the grandmother who snubbed her family for thirty years. But her youngest sister begs to go, and soon Lena is navigating British nobility’s social expectations—with Bron Jeffers, a handsome barrister and celebr...

With Chinese and Lunar New Year taking place this month, I've been excited to share about this book as it's written by Asian author, Joy Crain , and features Asian main characters. The Trials of the Title  is the second book in The Royals of Andelar series and is a royal adventure that combines amnesia and God's sovereignty in a beautiful cultural story (while making you want to travel!). Content to be aware of : a few beach scenes where touch is involved, a kiss while betrothed Book Synopsis Three years ago, Princess Saraphina’s life changed forever when her older sister was stripped of her title and banished for daring to love a man their abusive father didn’t approve of. Unwilling to make the same mistake, or any mistakes at all, Sara fades into the role of heir thrust upon her. The last thing she wants to do is make her abusive father angrier. But now he’s dead, and she is determined to be a very different kind of ruler. With one month before she’s crowned and forced i...

What a joy to read about how God continues to transform the lives of His children.  The Devil Can Only Lie by Kylie Kirkegaard is a memoir that inspires and calls readers to a life of devotion and holiness. It truly points back to Jesus Christ, giving Him all the glory for how He can turn things around when it is most bleak in our lives. Content to be aware of:  sexual sin (non-descriptive); political statements around the pandemic that readers may be sensitive to; spiritual practices such as words of prophecy Book Synopsis The Devil Can Only Lie unpacks the biblical reality that it is our responsibility to choose either the truth of God's Word, or the lies of the enemy. What we feed ourselves in the natural will always impact the spiritual, and this book is an important key to understanding all that God has for us as His Children, and how to arm ourselves so we cannot be easily deceived. The Devil Can Only Lie… and You Can Only Choose. Every battle you face in life begins w...