Christian Shelves

This is a book that I started back in May for Asian Heritage Month; however, I took my time savouring its content over the spring and summer. Light of the Word by Susan C. Lim is a book that invites scholarship and devotion in the same tome. It demonstrates that history is worth researching and discovering further answers from while compelling us to look beyond the facts and stories to the Author behind all of history. Book Synopsis While Christians generally acknowledge that the Bible is God's Word, many of us lack robust confidence in the reality of its trustworthiness. We may not be sure if we really believe what we read. But the more we understand how Scripture came to be, the more we discover its power and truth. Historian Susan Lim unpacks how the history of the Bible bolsters our faith and anchors us through the changing tides of time. The story of Scripture, while messy and complicated at times, is also the story of how God shepherded his people throughout the centuries i...

I had the opportunity to enjoy this series a while back and thought I'd feature it in time for the new hockey season. Amid hockey scandals and misdeeds, how comforting is it to know that we can always turn to God. It is also so refreshing to read books that place sports and romance under God, not above it. From Ice to Home by Ann J. David , the first in the The Heart of a Ranger series , introduces us to characters who are a little messier but just as devoted in their faith. Please note on the author's website where these books can be found. Book Synopsis Some love stories don’t start over—they pick up where they never truly ended. Hannah Sanders : I thought I had my life all figured out—graduate school, a dream job, and finally stepping out from the shadow of my small-town upbringing. But running into Lucas Walker, my high school sweetheart and now the star player for the NY Rangers, in the middle of Las Vegas turned my carefully laid plans upside down. One impulsive moment, ...

In reading the For Love and Money series some time ago, I was curious about the updated version of The Mafia Boss and the Christian Girl  being re-released by Nicole Lam this fall. With revisions to the spiritual content and relationship status between Christina and Antonio, this arranged marriage book offers a glimpse into a world that desperately needs God. It's not for the faint of heart, so don't let the cover have you thinking otherwise! 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 : Catholic faith practices; violence, murder, and death; smoking, drinking, and drugs; very mild profanity and lying; references to infidelity, sleeping together, hookups, and explicit materials (other characters, not main characters) Book Synopsis A sheltered woman of faith is pulled into the criminal underworld and offered protection through marriage in this clean Christian mafia romance. S...

I've greatly enjoyed getting to read books that deepen my understanding of the Bible and of the life-changing Gospel, so when I saw  Gospel Stories by Andrew Wilson floating around, I was keen to work my way through it. It's a punchy volume that packs a lot within its pages with easily digestible chapters, making it a wonderful complement to any Bible and devotional reading. Many thanks to  10 of Those  for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis In fifty-six short narratives, Gospel Stories explores the beautiful, triumphant, often heartbreaking and always glorious stories that make up the gospel of God—Gospel Stories. Just as we have one God in three persons, and one church made up of many people, so in Scripture we have one gospel made up of many stories. Inside readers will rediscover the glorious mission of God, freedom from sin, and how the promises of God never fail. Andrew Wilson brings these G...

With a new cover and bonus epilogue included in the refreshed version of The Accident by A.M. Heath , I was delighted to reread this epistolary story. Focusing on Danielle Conner, a single mom, we are able to step into her shoes as she battles health and parenting challenges. While she is navigating both, matchmaking mayhem ensues, resulting in an unexpected encounter. Book Synopsis Can a wrong number bring true love or only heartache? Ashlyn Conner’s life is spiraling out of control. She's already lost her father, and now that her mom is battling thyroid cancer, she fears being orphaned at fifteen. When a friendly stranger texts the wrong number, Ashlyn finds a confidant she didn’t realize she needed. The more Ashlyn gets to know Chris Knowles, the more she’s convinced he could be the caring husband and loving father the Conner women so desperately need. If only she’d been honest and hadn’t made him believe he was texting her mother, Danielle. When the truth comes out, will she l...

Isn't it delightful when a short story ends up becoming more, based on readers' requests? Capsules and Crushes is a fun novella that  Amanda Tero Matthews  has developed for the  Sweethearts on Everwild series , and is a great way to prolong your summer with these Christian beach reads. Many thanks to the author for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis When a time capsule reveals a secret crush, it might be the start to something new... if they can overcome the challenges of today. Devon Graves has one goal this weekend: forget that his fiancée is marrying someone else. He escapes with his metal detector to Everwild Island only to uncover a time capsule that should have stayed hidden. Makayla Bowman has secretly loved Devon since high school. When he invites her to spend the day with him treasure hunting, it’s a dream come true. Until she sees the teenage note she wrote about him in his possession. F...